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Can America’s Public Health System Survive the Next 3.5 Years?

August 28, 2025 · 5 min read

Recent leadership upheavals, budget cuts, and shrinking programs are reshaping the nation’s approach to preparing for health crises and managing chronic diseases. The next few years will depend heavily on politics, funding, and the balance between federal and state roles. The Current Trajectory (2025–2027) 1. A smaller, more politicized federal center. The removal of CDC […]

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Epi

SVI vs. ADI: What Public Health Practitioners Need to Know Since the CDC Removed SVI

TLDR; SVI and ADI overlap but measure different concepts: vulnerability vs deprivation Public health professionals often rely on composite indices to identify disadvantaged communities and guide interventions. Two prominent tools in this space are the Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) and the Area Deprivation Index (ADI). Both indices measure socioeconomic and demographic disadvantage, but they were […]

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AI

Policy Theories in Crisis: AI’s Impact

Tackling AI in Policy: From Confusion to Clarity Imagine this: A policy decision that could save lives is overturned, not because citizens are overwhelmingly against it, but because an artificial intelligence-powered platform bombarded decision-makers with machine-generated comments. This is not a scene from a science fiction novel, but a real event. In June 2025, Southern […]

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Global

Breaking Down WHO’s Essential Public Health Functions Framework

Public health is at a turning point. After COVID-19 exposed deep cracks in health systems worldwide, the World Health Organization has released a critical framework to help countries rebuild stronger, more resilient systems. The report, Defining Essential Public Health Functions and Services to Strengthen National Workforce Capacity, is not just another technical document. It is […]

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Global

Rising Risks: Kava’s New Toxic Concerns Uncovered

Imagine a health worker attending one of the many bustling kava bars around college campuses, curious about the beverage’s effects when consumed by the student populace. As they observe the patrons indulging in kava drinks, thoughts of public health implications and potential crises arise. This scene isn’t just hypothetical; it’s a reality faced by public […]

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Health tips

Energy Drinks, Student Health, & Performance

Picture this: a university library buzzing with activity during exam week. Amidst the whispering pages and focused faces, the unmistakable hiss of a can being opened signals a student’s reliance on energy drinks for that extra push. Energy drinks are a common feature of the study routines of many higher-education students, promising improved concentration and […]

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Environment

Salmonella Surveillance in Wastewater

Imagine a bustling city in the heart of Southeast Asia, where the challenge of safe water and sanitation meets the pressing need to monitor infectious diseases. Here, health workers strive to track Salmonella, a pathogen that poses significant risks to public health. Using advanced tools such as Wastewater and Environmental Surveillance (WES), these professionals detect […]

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