Category: workforce
Economic policies like minimum wage adjustments can impact our society beyond just our wallets. A thought-provoking article titled Effects of increased minimum wages by unemployment rate on suicide in the… Read More
Loneliness in the general population: prevalence, determinants and relations to mental health – a study conducted in Germany, has shed light on the prevalence and impact of loneliness across various… Read More
Adaptability in public health is a necessity. The article “On-the-Go Adaptation of Implementation Approaches and Strategies in Health: Emerging Perspectives and Research Opportunities” (Annual Reviews) delves into this topic, emphasizing… Read More
Here’s what we have on tap for next week! Public Health: In your inbox Ignite your journey as a public health change-maker through ‘This Week in Public Health.’ Each edition… Read More
Look, we understand A LOT of the shine has been taken off Web3 technology. You only need to peruse Web3 is going great, to see that: no, not really. Yet,… Read More
Over at Dawn Chorus, we do a huge amount of work evaluating the roles and effectiveness of Community Health Workers. As such, this is a great time to look into… Read More
In a recent study titled Massachusetts’ Opioid Limit Law Associated with a Reduction in Post-Operative Opioid Duration Among Orthopedic Patients, researchers delved into the impact of the 2016 Massachusetts 7-day… Read More
In recent years, the “Ban the Box” (BTB) movement has gained significant momentum as a policy designed to improve the job prospects of individuals with criminal records. However, the article… Read More
In response to the escalating public health crisis of youth suicide in the United States, the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act (GLSMA) was introduced as a groundbreaking initiative. This act,… Read More
Healthcare is a dynamic and complex field, constantly evolving in response to societal needs and policy changes. A study titled An action research partnership in an urban Texas county to… Read More
In a world grappling with health inequities and inefficiencies, the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) has become increasingly crucial. A recent article in the Annual Review of Public Health,… Read More
The cannabis industry, often heralded for its booming market and medicinal benefits, has a lesser-known dark side: occupational health hazards. The recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, titled “Fatal Occupational… Read More