The Public Health Threat of Bedbugs
Bedbugs have long been associated with tales of creepy-crawlies that hide under our beds. However, the problem extends beyond a simple case of nighttime jitters. Bedbugs have recently emerged as… Read More
Gaps in Public Health Workforce Development Plans
In a world where public health challenges keep evolving, the importance of having a robust and competent public health workforce cannot be overemphasized. Ensuring that these employees are recruited, retained,… Read More
Understanding Burnout in the Workforce: The Link Between Exhaustion and Suicidal Ideation
Burnout has long been recognized as a byproduct of relentless workplace stress. However, its far-reaching implications, extending to suicidal thoughts, have only been marginally explored. A groundbreaking cross-sectional study has… Read More
Strengthening Public Health Partnerships through the GRIT Consortium
The global public health landscape is evolving, and the recent study on the GRIT Consortium is a testament to the power of collaborative efforts in transforming healthcare infrastructures, especially in… Read More
New Horizons: Health Systems and Community Wealth Building
Recent studies shed light on a transformative collaboration: the partnership between health systems and community-led initiatives like Community Land Trusts (CLTs), Resident-Owned Communities (ROCs), and worker cooperatives. The intersection between… Read More
Understanding the Unique Struggles of LGBTQI AYAs with Cancer
Recent research has unveiled some critical insights into the experiences of young people within the LGBTQI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and Intersex) community diagnosed with cancer. While the healthcare… Read More
Next week in Public Health: September 15, 2023
Here’s a sneak preview of what we’re cooking up!
AI’s Transformative Role in Medicine
In recent years, we’ve witnessed a major shift in the medical field, with artificial intelligence (AI) leading the charge. These “machine eyes” can now interpret medical images such as X-rays… Read More
Monitoring International Health Inequality
The quest for health equity is critical in global health, and health inequality monitoring is essential in achieving this goal. An insightful article published in the International Journal for Equity… Read More
Strategies for a Stronger, More Resilient US Public Health Workforce
In the ongoing battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of a robust public health workforce has become undeniably clear. As the frontline defenders of our communities’ health, the public… Read More
Expanding Role of Community Health Workers (CHWs): Bridging the Gap in Healthcare Access
Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a vital role in global health initiatives. Their significant contribution to tackling public health issues, especially in underserved communities, is invaluable. As they continue to… Read More
How Peer Support Workers Navigated Work-Life Boundaries During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to how we work and live, especially for those in the mental health sector. Peer Support Workers (PSWs), who provide essential support to individuals… Read More