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Analytics

What Can a Wolf Teach Us About Public Health Data?

Ever feel overwhelmed by your own data? Maybe you’re sitting on 200 survey variables, trying to figure out which ones actually matter. Or you’re evaluating a program with a rich but chaotic dataset—clients, services, outcomes, and community factors all jumbled together. You know there’s insight in there somewhere, but where do you start? Enter: the […]

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Analytics

Cancel Culture for Science: Explore the Cuts to U.S. Biomedical Research

As of April 2025, the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has terminated nearly 800 active research projects. These weren’t failures or frauds—many were top-rated by peer reviewers and were actively making progress on issues such as COVID-19, HIV/AIDS, mental health, and health equity. The reason? Politics. As part of a sweeping realignment of federal […]

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Research

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 health policies are crafted based on solid evidence. This isn’t a distant dream—it’s the vision driving the Advancing Public Health Research in Eastern Africa through […]

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Workforce

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 other files. Be Part of the Public Health Movement! Join thousands of professionals and enthusiasts who rely on our curated articles to stay informed. Subscribe […]

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Policy

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 a critical tool for understanding which communities are most at risk during public health emergencies, natural disasters, and economic downturns. Without it, addressing health inequities […]

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Health equity

Making Nutritious Diets Affordable for All

For many people across the globe, eating a nutritious diet isn’t as simple as just making better food choices. The cost of these healthy diets and household income constraints create significant barriers, especially in low- and middle-income countries. This reality is illuminated by a comprehensive dataset from the World Food Programme‘s (WFP) “Fill the Nutrient […]

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Analytics

Willing to Share? How New NIH Data Policy Impacts Public Trust

In January 2023, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) introduced a groundbreaking Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy, aiming to revolutionize the way research data is shared. This move is part of a broader effort to enhance transparency, foster collaboration, and accelerate scientific discoveries. But as this policy unfolds, it’s crucial to ask: how do […]

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Interview

A conversation with Kim Lucas

We were very excited to hear from a research-practitioner-designer whom I’ve admired since I first saw their work in late 2019. Dr. Kim Lucas is a dynamic academic-practitioner dedicated to fostering community-driven civic research and advancing city-university collaborations. With a deep commitment to leveraging collective expertise for social good, Kim has played pivotal roles in […]

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Collaboration

Civic Research: Transforming Cities Through Collaboration

Have you ever wondered how cities can tackle complex challenges like housing, transportation, and environmental justice all at once? The answer lies in something called “civic research,” a collaborative approach where data-driven science meets community engagement. This method doesn’t just solve problems; it brings together diverse groups to create lasting change. Let’s dive into the […]

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Analytics

Soccer and Global Health?

Imagine if sharing critical health data was as straightforward and rewarding as trading soccer players. What if every time a country contributed valuable information about a disease outbreak, it was compensated in a way that not only acknowledged its contribution but also incentivized continued sharing? This intriguing idea is explored in a recent scientific article, […]

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