Tag: prevention
When the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was introduced, it promised to make preventive care free for many Americans. This exemption from cost-sharing for services like cancer screenings, diabetes tests, and… Read More
Jeff Hanley, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Prevention Alliance (CPA), has dedicated his career to advancing substance misuse prevention across Pennsylvania. With a background in nonprofit work at the American… Read More
Sexual violence is a pervasive issue, impacting millions of Americans each year. Shockingly, about one in three women and one in four men will experience sexual violence at some point… Read More
Heat stroke is a serious, life-threatening condition that occurs when the body overheats. This is next week’s weather report around me as of 6/14. With rising global temperatures and frequent… Read More
Suicide prevention is a critical public health issue, and understanding the most effective strategies to implement and disseminate interventions is crucial. A recent article titled Implementation strategies in suicide prevention:… Read More
The tragic phenomenon of railway suicide has been a topic of concern for public health practitioners for years. A recent study, Sociodemographic and psychosocial risk factors of railway suicide: a… Read More
In response to the escalating public health crisis of youth suicide in the United States, the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act (GLSMA) was introduced as a groundbreaking initiative. This act,… Read More