Surgery Beats Medicine for Battling Obesity
Obesity, a condition that has been recognized for over two millennia, has become a global epidemic in recent decades, affecting millions worldwide. It’s not just a matter of excess weight;… Read More
Mass Incarceration: A Public Health Crisis Hidden Behind Bars
Welcome to a revealing exploration of a largely unseen public health crisis: mass incarceration. It’s a topic that doesn’t often make headlines, yet deeply affects millions of lives, especially within… Read More
Are we still dealing with Measles?
A Step Back in Time? Measles, a disease we once thought was on the brink of being left behind in the annals of history, surprisingly continues to surface even in… Read More
The Power and Challenges of America’s New Suicide Prevention Number: Georgia’s Experience
In recent years, suicide has emerged as a critical public health issue in the United States. The surge in suicide rates, compounded by the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic… Read More
Implementing the Future: Unpacking the Promise of Implementation Science
As people probably know, we’re big fans of implementation science, The field is currently experiencing a significant evolution. In the enlightening article Navigating the field of implementation science towards maturity:… Read More
Not There Yet: Understanding Racial and Ethnic Disparities in U.S. Health Care
For nearly two decades, the Commonwealth Fund has dedicated itself to assessing the health and health care of various states across the U.S. Their latest report offers a sobering view… Read More
Lessons from a Community Health Worker Program for Migrant Women Sex Workers in Marseille
Public health practitioners constantly face the challenge of reaching marginalized communities where conventional healthcare services often fall short. A recent study in Marseille, France, shines a spotlight on a pilot… Read More
Understanding the Impact of Solitary Confinement
In the realm of criminal justice and prison reform, solitary confinement stands out as a practice of significant concern. Through the lens of Craig Haney’s in-depth research (will download a… Read More
Empowering Rural Missouri through Community Health Workers: A Study on COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake
The global upheaval caused by COVID-19 has been profoundly felt in rural Missouri, revealing deep-seated infrastructural and socio-economic challenges that have contributed to higher infection and mortality rates in these… Read More
The Unsung Heroes of Health Care: Community Health Workers Revolutionizing Health Equity and Care
In a healthcare landscape where high-tech innovations often grab the spotlight, there’s a group of unsung heroes making a profound impact: Community Health Workers (CHWs). In the United States, these… Read More
Mastering Advocacy: A Key Competency for Public Health Professionals
In today’s public health landscape, the capacity to advocate effectively for health policies is crucial. This skill not only addresses persistent racial health disparities but also tackles broader issues like… Read More
Climate Change and Its Impact on Health in Humanitarian Settings
Climate change, a challenge of our times, is not just about rising temperatures and extreme weather; it’s increasingly becoming a humanitarian and health crisis. The article Impacts of climate change… Read More