Why Do Virtual Meetings Feel So Exhausting?
Have you ever left a virtual meeting feeling inexplicably drained, even though you were just sitting in front of a screen? You’re not alone. The shift to online communication during… Read More
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The Sound of Danger
Picture the powerful crescendo of a symphony, the electrifying guitar solo at a rock concert, or the driving beat of a jazz performance. For musicians, sound is their medium, their… Read More
Governor Shapiro Takes Bold Steps to Fill Public Service Vacancies in Pennsylvania
So, we’re based in Pennsylvania (Amish Country, specifically), so we some good news for a change. In a strategic move to strengthen Pennsylvania’s public workforce, Governor Josh Shapiro has signed… Read More
How an NSF Report Set the Stage for Current Anti-DEI Policies
Something slipped by last October when America’s attention was focused on the election. The NSF Politicized Funding report, chaired by Texas’s Ted Cruz and released by the U.S. Senate Committee… Read More
We Got Scammed: A Cautionary Tale About Research Recruitment Fraud
Online research recruitment is a powerful tool—until it backfires. We recently learned this the hard way when we and our colleagues over at Dawn Chorus posted a call for participants… Read More
Why Resilience Matters in the Workplace
Stress and burnout are on the rise, particularly in high-pressure jobs like healthcare and public service. With increasing workloads, tight deadlines, and demanding expectations, employees often struggle to maintain their… Read More
Goodbye Richardson Waiver: HHS Streamlines Rules—But at What Cost?
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a significant policy shift (of course, on a Friday afternoon), rescinding the long-standing “Richardson Waiver” and realigning its rulemaking… Read More
Project 2025 is Unraveling Decades of Public Health Progress
The early days of President Donald Trump’s administration have seen rapid implementation of policies rooted in Project 2025, a comprehensive conservative playbook developed by the Heritage Foundation. While Trump has… Read More
Data Integrity in a Divided World: The Smart Case for Inclusivity
The current socio-political climate has made it dangerous to engage in equity work. The federal government’s attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have created an environment where organizations… Read More
Next Week in Public Health, February 14, 2025
Well, plenty of people are going to be losing their jobs in the next few days under the banner of efficiency. Of course, this is just a smokescreen to obfuscate… Read More
The Hidden Players in Public Health Policy (according to research)
Public health policies don’t implement themselves. Behind every law, regulation, or guideline, there’s a network of decision-makers—policy developers, implementers, disseminators, influencers, and enforcers. But who exactly are these people? And… Read More
RFK’s promises
The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the new Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), marking a significant shift in the leadership of the nation’s largest health agency…. Read More