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Firearm Storage Practices and Healthcare Engagement in the US

At a bustling community health center in rural Virginia, a local nurse catches a rare moment of quiet amidst the daily stream of patients. Her next appointment is with a family keen on maintaining their health. Yet, she wonders how many of the families she doesn’t see are slipping through the cracks—especially those with firearms […]

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Health tips

Music in Surgery: Harmony or Discord?

Note: please listen to the following music while reading this article: In a bustling New Zealand hospital, the operating theatre buzzes with controlled chaos. Amid the surgical precision and the hum of machines, there’s one element that seems out of place but feels comforting to many—a familiar melody playing softly in the background. For some […]

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Workforce

Boosting Healthcare Safety: High-Reliability Organization Strategies

In a bustling urban hospital, a nurse manager named Sarah navigates a chaotic shift. Her team faces constant challenges: medication errors, staff injuries, and the ever-present pressure of ensuring patient safety. But today, something feels different. They’re part of a High-Reliability Organization (HRO), focused not just on resolving errors, but on preventing them. Addressing Healthcare […]

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Climate

Drowning Prevention: A Student-Led Initiative

Swimming Against the Tide: Worcester’s Fight for Water Safety It’s a little early to be thinking about swimming, at least in the Northeast US, but it’s good to be prepped. On a sun-drenched afternoon in Worcester, Massachusetts, a group of adolescents gathered by the poolside at the Central Community Branch YMCA. Among them was 16-year-old […]

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Health tips

89% Drop in Child Cyclist Deaths—But Adult Fatalities Tripled

Thirteen-year-old Christopher Kelley wasn’t wearing a helmet when a car struck him on a quiet Maryland road in 1989. His tragic death sparked something his community had never seen before: 50 of his eighth-grade classmates rallying lawmakers to pass a local helmet law. That single story helps explain how America’s patchwork of bicycle helmet mandates […]

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Policy

What Happens When Fear Drives Firearm Storage?

“It’s for protection.” That’s the answer many Americans give when asked why they own a firearm. And yet, a major new study suggests that this very reason—fear of harm—may be working against basic safety practices, increasing the risk of tragedy instead of preventing it. A nationally representative survey of 10,000 U.S. adults, conducted in January […]

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Policy

Upgrading Lab Safety for Emergency Response

In the fast-paced world of modern healthcare, staying prepared for public health emergencies is more important than ever. As the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated, our ability to swiftly and effectively respond to biological threats can make the difference between containing an outbreak and facing widespread consequences. This is particularly true for laboratories, which are often on […]

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Society

Shifting Reasons for Gun Ownership

Note: This article was officially published over the last few days, so it’s work resharing here. Over the past few years, the reasons why Americans own guns have been changing. Once primarily associated with hunting and recreation, gun ownership is increasingly driven by the desire for protection. This shift has significant implications for public health […]

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Health tips

A Unique Approach to Water Safety

While we were on vacation, a 13-year-old was swept out by a riptide and died. According to the CDC, young people aged 15 to 19 years have the second-highest fatal drowning rate, trailing only toddlers. The risks are even more pronounced among Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities and those from low socioeconomic […]

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Environment

Staying Safe in Heat Wave

Imagine waking up one summer morning to find the temperature soaring (like, I don’t know, today). By noon, it’s unbearably hot, and by evening, the heatwave has claimed lives. This scenario is becoming increasingly common. In 2003, Europe experienced a heatwave that resulted in 70,000 excess deaths. As climate change progresses, heatwaves are expected to […]

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Environment

Electric Fans are Lifesavers During Heat Waves

Imagine the sweltering heat of a summer day, with temperatures soaring and no relief in sight. Heat waves, often considered silent killers, have become more frequent and intense due to climate change. The elderly, the poor, and the socially isolated are most vulnerable. Public health agencies have often warned against using electric fans during such […]

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