A Clinical Trial is the Definition of Vaccine Skepticsm.
Next Week in Public Health, December 6, 2024 After a month of discouragement and avoiding the news, I’ve been back at monitoring what’s going on from a policy perspective in… Read More
How Fulfilling Employee Values Boosts Wellbeing and Productivity
In today’s work environments, where burnout and job dissatisfaction are on the rise, a study offers a simple insight: supporting employees to fulfill what they value at work leads to… Read More
What do you get for an MPH?
Imagine you’ve invested years in earning a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree, hoping to climb the career ladder and make a meaningful impact in your field. But what if… Read More
From Data-Driven to Data-Informed
In public health, data has become the cornerstone of our work. Whether it’s tracking disease outbreaks, measuring health disparities, or evaluating program outcomes, the demand for data has never been… Read More
Hidden Costs of Preventive Care: Why Understanding Patient Demographics Matters
When the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was introduced, it promised to make preventive care free for many Americans. This exemption from cost-sharing for services like cancer screenings, diabetes tests, and… Read More
Did Philadelphia’s Soda Tax Help Kids Lose Weight?
When Philadelphia implemented its soda tax in 2017, many hoped it would be a game-changer in the fight against childhood obesity. The logic seemed simple: tax sugary drinks, reduce consumption,… Read More
How New York’s Ground Ambulance Law Impacted Emergency Prices
Imagine being in a medical emergency, vulnerable, and unable to choose your ground ambulance provider. When the ambulance arrives, the last thing on your mind is whether it’s in-network. This… Read More
How FIFA’s Playbook Could Revolutionize Global Health Equity
When you think about FIFA, global health probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, a recent article suggests (will download a .pdf) that the international governing body… Read More
Next Week in Public Health, November 29, 2024
It’s been a doozy of a month. We’re on the cusp of a major policy change in public health in America, and it’s not clear how to move forward yet…. Read More
Global Immunization Recovery: Renewed Efforts to Rebuild Health Systems for a Safer Future
The COVID-19 pandemic left a deep mark on global health systems, unraveling years of hard-won achievements in childhood immunization. With a virus suddenly at the forefront, routine health services, including… Read More
How to Spot Reliable Health Information on Social Media: A New Guide from Experts
In a world where social media feeds us everything from cat videos to life-saving health tips, knowing what information we can trust is crucial. Many of us turn to platforms… Read More
Reimagining Implementation Science: From Label to Reliable Impact
For years, public health professionals have searched for ways to bridge the gap between proven health innovations and practical, everyday implementation that leads to real-world benefits. This idea—the pursuit of… Read More