Yes. And here’s why. Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) are among the most frequent and severe complications in medical settings. Globally, the prevalence of patients contracting at least one HAI hovers around… Read More
Recently, users on Reddit raised alarms about a significant decrease in datasets available on Data.gov, the U.S. government’s open data portal. In just a few weeks, over 2,000 datasets were… Read More
Public trust in health agencies is on the decline, according to the latest KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust. This ongoing trend, which began during the COVID-19 pandemic,… Read More
Recent reports of systemic misuse of power and unethical practices within agencies like the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) have sparked concern among public servants. If you’re a federal employee… Read More
Update: 1/30/24. The White House rescinded its directive to freeze federal grants and loans after legal challenges and widespread confusion. Still, the underlying effort to eliminate funding for “woke” ideologies… Read More
In today’s fast-changing world, public health challenges are more urgent and complex than ever before. From the resurgence of diseases we thought were under control to the lasting effects of… Read More
We’ve been monitoring all of the federal policy orders that have been coming out since Trump’s inauguration. Next week, RFK, Jr. faces his first confirmation hearing to be secretary of… Read More
Recent executive changes in federal policy have reshaped the landscape for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, prompting public health organizations to reconsider how best to uphold these principles within… Read More
Imagine working full-time but being paid far less than your coworkers simply because of a disability. For decades, this was the reality for many individuals in the United States under… Read More
In a sweeping executive order, the President has directed the elimination of all federal programs, positions, and initiatives tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), as well as environmental justice…. Read More
The recent announcement of the United States’ intent to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) has sparked widespread concern among public health experts. This move, initiated by President Donald… Read More
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order mandating federal workers in the executive branch to return to in-person work. The directive requires department and agency heads to “take all… Read More