Abortion Bans Lead to a Rise in Infant Mortality
Since Roe v. Wade was overturned the landscape of reproductive health in the United States has shifted dramatically. Abortion bans, once hypothetical are a the reality in many states. While… Read More
Why Civil Disobedience Belongs in the Psychology
Note: I know we have many psychologists in our audience and that many psychologists work in public health. The study I blog about today was recommended on a Reddit thread…. Read More
The “Make America Healthy Again” Initiative: A Trojan Horse for an Anti-Equity Agenda
The recent executive order establishing the “Make America Healthy Again Commission” presents itself as a bold effort to address America’s chronic health crisis. With alarming statistics about rising disease rates,… Read More
Data Integrity in a Divided World: The Smart Case for Inclusivity
The current socio-political climate has made it dangerous to engage in equity work. The federal government’s attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have created an environment where organizations… Read More
Next Week in Public Health, February 14, 2025
Well, plenty of people are going to be losing their jobs in the next few days under the banner of efficiency. Of course, this is just a smokescreen to obfuscate… Read More
The Hidden Players in Public Health Policy (according to research)
Public health policies don’t implement themselves. Behind every law, regulation, or guideline, there’s a network of decision-makers—policy developers, implementers, disseminators, influencers, and enforcers. But who exactly are these people? And… Read More
RFK’s promises
The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the new Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), marking a significant shift in the leadership of the nation’s largest health agency…. Read More
How Clean Hands Save Lives
Imagine a bustling hospital in Rome, where healthcare workers tirelessly care for patients. Now, imagine this: a single unwashed hand can carry enough bacteria to put lives at risk. According… Read More
Open Government Data in Public Health: Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities
The ability to predict and contain the next global health crisis before it even begins. Policies that not only meet the needs of today but anticipate the challenges of tomorrow…. Read More
A New Framework for Evidence-Informed Policies
Imagine a world where every public health decision is backed by clear evidence, free of undue influence, and responsive to the needs of diverse communities. Now imagine this transparency fostering… Read More
How New Jersey’s Cash Bail Reform Fared Against Fatal Violence
In 2017, New Jersey took a bold leap by enacting comprehensive bail reform, eliminating cash bail for most pretrial defendants. This groundbreaking policy aimed to reduce the number of individuals… Read More
Building the Cities of Tomorrow
Imagine a future where cities breathe cleaner air, where hospitals harness artificial intelligence (AI) to provide personalized care, and where construction reduces carbon footprints instead of inflating them. This is… Read More