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Concerns Over Scrubbing of Government Data: A Growing Issue for Public Health Research

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 removed, prompting concerns about transparency and access to crucial public health data. The drop in datasets was particularly noticeable between January 21 and 25, with […]

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Policy

KFF Tracking Poll: Declining Trust in U.S. Health Agencies Amid Shifting Vaccine Attitudes

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, shows a marked decrease in confidence in key government institutions like the CDC and FDA. Trust in the CDC has dropped from 66% in 2023 […]

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Commentary

How Federal Employees Can Speak Out Against Misconduct

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 witnessing questionable actions, there are secure, anonymous ways to report these issues. Organizations like ProPublica, Reuters, and The Guardian provide platforms for whistleblowers to share […]

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Policy

Federal Funding Freeze Threatens Public Health Programs: What It Means for Public, Private, and Non-Profit Sectors

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 The White House rescinded its directive to freeze federal grants and loans after legal challenges and widespread confusion.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 remains in place. States and nonprofits, many of which temporarily lost access to critical funds, warned of the potential for deeper, more lasting cuts. The […]

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Why Staying Informed Matters: Navigate the Complexities of Public Health with Ease

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 climate change and global pandemics, the need for reliable, up-to-date information is critical. The stakes are even higher in a politically charged environment, where misinformation […]

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Policy

Next Week in Public Health, January 24, 2025

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 HHS. To catch up, here’s an article from our colleague, Mandy Morgan, on what this potentially means for public health professionals. Here’s what we have […]

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Commentary

How Do We Move Ahead?

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 the bounds of new directives. Executive orders now emphasize ending “illegal discrimination” and promoting a “merit-based” framework. For public health professionals, this raises the question: […]

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Policy

When Fair Wages Meet Public Health: How Repealing an 85-Year-Old Law Changed Lives

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 Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, a policy dating back to 1938. Designed to provide job opportunities for people with disabilities, it allowed […]

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Policy

President’s Executive Order Eliminates DEI Initiatives, Raising Concerns for Public Health Professionals

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. This order, framed as a return to “equal dignity and respect” in government operations, calls for the termination of DEI mandates across federal agencies, revising […]

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Policy

U.S. Withdrawal from WHO: Implications for Public Health and Global Security

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 Trump on his first day back in office, echoes his administration’s earlier attempt to sever ties with the global health agency during his first term. […]

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Workforce

Implications of Returning to the Office

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 necessary steps to terminate remote work arrangements” and ensure employees return to their duty stations on a full-time basis. While the order permits exemptions deemed […]

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Workforce

How Corporate Actions Shape Public Health

Our health is not just shaped by genetics, personal choices, or access to care, but by corporate boardrooms and advertising agencies. The term for these forces is “Commercial Determinants of Health” (CDoH). CDoH captures how business practices, from aggressive marketing to lobbying, influence behaviors, environments, and policies. The result? A staggering rise in non-communicable diseases […]

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Concerns Over Scrubbing of Government Data: A Growing Issue for Public Health Research

KFF Tracking Poll: Declining Trust in U.S. Health Agencies Amid Shifting Vaccine Attitudes

How Federal Employees Can Speak Out Against Misconduct

Federal Funding Freeze Threatens Public Health Programs: What It Means for Public, Private, and Non-Profit Sectors

Why Staying Informed Matters: Navigate the Complexities of Public Health with Ease

Next Week in Public Health, January 24, 2025

How Do We Move Ahead?

When Fair Wages Meet Public Health: How Repealing an 85-Year-Old Law Changed Lives

President’s Executive Order Eliminates DEI Initiatives, Raising Concerns for Public Health Professionals

U.S. Withdrawal from WHO: Implications for Public Health and Global Security

Implications of Returning to the Office

How Corporate Actions Shape Public Health

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