A conversation with June Han
After a break following the US election while our heads kept spinning, we’re happy to bring back our conversation with researchers and practitioners working to further health and wellness. June… Read More
Shape the Future of This Week in Public Health
Public health is vast, and we want to make sure This Week in Public Health delivers the insights that matter most to you. That’s why we’re running a quick survey—to… Read More
The Obligation to Stay Informed in Public Health
If You Work in Public Health, You Have a Duty to Stay Informed—Here’s Why Public health is not just a job; it’s a commitment to the well-being of entire communities…. Read More
Apply Now: TEI Social Betterment Award – $10,000 Grant for Evaluators Driving Social Change
The Evaluators’ Institute (TEI) is excited to announce the TEI Social Betterment Award, a $10,000 grant designed to recognize evaluators who are making a real difference in society. This award… Read More
Safety Nets and Well-Being: How Expanded Programs Changed Lives During the Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans struggled to make ends meet, but safety-net programs like Medicaid, SNAP, and the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) provided a critical lifeline. These programs,… Read More
Public Health News Roundup, March 10, 2025
We got our eyes on a bunch of things heading into this week, especially with a potential government shutdown and RIF (i.e., “Reduction in Force” an acronymic way of saying,… Read More
Competency-Based Training Empowers Community Health Workers
What if the key to solving some of the world’s most persistent healthcare challenges lies with community members themselves? Community Health Workers (CHWs) have long been the unsung heroes of… Read More
Public Health News Roundup: March 7, 2025
Make a Difference Immediately—Subscribe and Amplify! Public health urgently needs informed advocates like you. Subscribe for free to our independently-funded weekly newsletter packed with expert insights and actionable opportunities. 🚀… Read More
Reflections on the Next Week in Public Health
Every day is like some horrible day of roulette. Some outcomes are a loss. Some are neutral. Some seems okay, until you realized that you’re already in the hole and… Read More
How Belief in COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories Spread Faster Than the Pandemic
In August 2021, as the world was grappling with the Delta variant of COVID-19, another crisis was unfolding—this time, in the realm of information. A survey of over 10,000 Americans… Read More
Governor Shapiro Takes Bold Steps to Fill Public Service Vacancies in Pennsylvania
So, we’re based in Pennsylvania (Amish Country, specifically), so we some good news for a change. In a strategic move to strengthen Pennsylvania’s public workforce, Governor Josh Shapiro has signed… Read More
Better Communication Training Can Revolutionize Epidemiology
A single statistic, taken out of context, can shift healthcare decisions for millions. In the early 2000s, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for postmenopausal women was thrust under a glaring spotlight…. Read More