Next Week in Public Health, February 7, 2025
The main thing we have our eye on is federal firings, which may happen early next week. Stay strong out there, friends. We’re active on bluesky now, so follow us… Read More
Training the Next Generation of Public Health Data Scientists in Africa
Imagine a future where robust, real-time data power public health decisions in Africa. Where malaria outbreaks are predicted and contained early, maternal health interventions are tailored to specific regions, and… Read More
How Community Engagement Transformed Vaccine Equity in Nevada
What does it take to ensure health equity during a public health emergency? The COVID-19 pandemic exposed deep-rooted disparities in healthcare access and outcomes, particularly among historically underserved and marginalized… Read More
Some Linguistics Suggestions for Continuing the Work
Update: March 25, 2025. We have a big, long-form update to this post that can be found here Public health research plays a crucial role in understanding and addressing disparities… Read More
The Invisible Hand of Inequality
What if the systems designed to support us—our laws, policies, cultural norms, and institutions—were inadvertently harming the most vulnerable among us? This unsettling question lies at the heart of the… Read More
Support the Mission: Help Us Expand Access to Science-Based Public Health Information
In a world where misinformation can spread as fast as any virus, access to accurate, science-based public health information is more urgent than ever. We at This Week in Public… Read More
Tetris-ing Work Schedules: A Partial Solution to Workplace Burnout?
Imagine having an extra day off every week—more time to catch up on sleep, pursue hobbies, or spend with family. Sounds like a dream, right? This growing trend, known as… Read More
Where to find the removed CDC data
We’ll cut to the case. Go here to access the data removed from the CDC’s website. The link will take you to the Internet Archive. About 2300 .csvs, along with… Read More
Next Week in Public Health, January 31, 2025
More testimony, more policy. AND MORE SCIENCE. Here’s what is coming up next week in public health. Don’t Miss Out – Subscribe Now! Public health needs your voice today. Join… Read More
Preserving the CDC’s Social Vulnerability Index (SVI)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently removed access to its Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) data, raising concerns among public health experts, researchers, and policymakers. The SVI is… Read More
Preventive Care, Hidden Costs: Unearthing Disparities
Imagine this scenario: you go for a routine health screening, assured by your health plan that it’s covered under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Then, weeks later, a bill arrives—unexpected… Read More
Does Hand Washing Make a Difference?
Yes. And here’s why. Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) are among the most frequent and severe complications in medical settings. Globally, the prevalence of patients contracting at least one HAI hovers around… Read More