Emergency departments (EDs) are often the first point of contact for individuals experiencing crises related to substance use disorders (SUDs). To address the growing opioid crisis, many EDs have started… Read More
Cancer claims nearly 10 million lives globally each year, yet does not affect everyone equally. Socioeconomic factors play a significant role in determining who gets timely, effective treatment and who… Read More
It’s coming up on the 25th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court case Olmstead v. L.C.This significant milestone in the journey toward a more just and equitable public health system… Read More
Imagine you’re facing a mental health crisis. You’re scared, alone, and don’t know where to turn. In such moments, a simple, three-digit number—988—can be a lifeline. The 988 Lifeline connects… Read More
Public health (PH) practitioners are driven by a deep commitment to promote health equity and social justice. Yet, they often find themselves at the crossroads of profound ethical dilemmas due… Read More
A fascinating study published in PLoS ONE by Williams, Newton-Hoe, and Kovac sheds light on the power of leadership in shaping community health. The research, funded by our buddies over… Read More
This figure has been floating around for a long time, but I recently saw it with another panel added. Add a nice bit of context on the systemic issues we… Read More
The recent study titled “Social determinants of health and disease in companion dogs: a cohort study from the Dog Aging Project” offers groundbreaking insights into how social factors impact the… Read More
In an era where the intersection of science and society is more crucial than ever, the recent article “Embedded Racism: Inequitable Niche Construction as a Neglected Evolutionary Process Affecting Health”… Read More
Public health is a complex field, intricately tied to various societal elements, including laws and regulations. A recent study, “Legislating Inequity: Structural Racism In Groups Of State Laws And Associations… Read More
In today’s collaborative governance, the balancing act of ensuring justice and fairness, especially for minority viewpoints, remains a critical challenge. For work over at Dawn Chorus, we’ve often had to… Read More
This is a cross-post with our sister site, This Week in School Psychology. If you have a particular interest in child development, mental health, and educational support, head on over… Read More