Community Health Workers: Pioneers in a New Healthcare Era
Over at Dawn Chorus, we do a huge amount of work evaluating the roles and effectiveness of Community Health Workers. As such, this is a great time to look into… Read More
A Balanced Approach: How Massachusetts’ Opioid Limit Law Is Reshaping Post-Operative Pain Management
In a recent study titled Massachusetts’ Opioid Limit Law Associated with a Reduction in Post-Operative Opioid Duration Among Orthopedic Patients, researchers delved into the impact of the 2016 Massachusetts 7-day… Read More
Understanding the Nexus Between Income Inequality and Health: A Comprehensive Review
It’s no secret we love bibliometrics. It’s kind of our thing. In the world of health research, the connection between income inequality and public health has been a topic of… Read More
Understanding the Health Implications of Loneliness
In Loneliness and Health published in Nature Reviews Disease Primers, Louise C. Hawkley sheds light on the profound impact of loneliness on health. Hawkley defines loneliness as the distress resulting… Read More
Understanding the “Ban the Box” Movement and Its Complex Impact on Employment
In recent years, the “Ban the Box” (BTB) movement has gained significant momentum as a policy designed to improve the job prospects of individuals with criminal records. However, the article… Read More
The Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act: A Comprehensive Approach to Youth Suicide Prevention
In response to the escalating public health crisis of youth suicide in the United States, the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act (GLSMA) was introduced as a groundbreaking initiative. This act,… Read More
Unraveling Collaborative Community Health Needs Assessments: Insights from an Urban Texas County
Healthcare is a dynamic and complex field, constantly evolving in response to societal needs and policy changes. A study titled An action research partnership in an urban Texas county to… Read More
Community Health Workers: Bridging the Gap in U.S. Health Care and Public Health
In a world grappling with health inequities and inefficiencies, the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) has become increasingly crucial. A recent article in the Annual Review of Public Health,… Read More
Understanding the Impact of Marijuana on DNA Methylation in Middle-Aged Adults
Marijuana, a widely used substance in the U.S., is becoming increasingly accepted both medically and recreationally. With this growing acceptance, it’s crucial to understand its impact on our bodies, especially… Read More
The Unseen Risks in Cannabis Production: A Public Health Perspective
The cannabis industry, often heralded for its booming market and medicinal benefits, has a lesser-known dark side: occupational health hazards. The recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, titled “Fatal Occupational… Read More
Community Health Worker Salaries in the US
For another project, I was doing research on community health workers. I pulled this data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. What I find super notable about this is that… Read More
Systems Science in Public Health: Expanding the Horizons of Multilevel Research
In the ever-evolving landscape of public health research, there’s a pressing need to embrace innovative methodologies that can capture the complexities of real-world scenarios. Enter systems science, a multidisciplinary field… Read More