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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 honors professionals whose work advances equity, inclusion, collaboration, and innovation—core values that drive meaningful change in communities worldwide. Why This Matters Evaluation plays a crucial […]

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Health equity

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, designed to support low-income households, took on even greater importance as millions faced job losses, health crises, and economic uncertainty. A recent study of 380 […]

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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, “layoffs and firings.” Act Now – Transform Public Health Today! Don’t wait—join the movement shaping the future of public health. Subscribe for free to get […]

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Research

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 global health, bridging the gap between formal healthcare systems and the communities they serve. A recent scoping review sheds light on how competency-based education (CBE) […]

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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. 🚀 Don’t hesitate! Share today and help us build a healthier, informed future! After a surge of pneumonia, public health expert explains how to protect yourself […]

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Commentary

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 are just trying to get back to neutral. It gets fatiguing. We want to plug the data rescue project, who are doing yeoman’s work trying […]

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Communication

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 revealed a troubling truth: a significant portion of the population believed in alternative theories about the origins and purpose of the pandemic. These ranged from […]

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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 Executive Order 2025-01, aimed at streamlining hiring processes and attracting skilled federal employees to fill critical vacancies across the state. With 5,600 job openings in […]

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Communication

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. A major trial found small but significant health risks, yet those numbers were presented in ways that seemed alarming without clear explanations of absolute risk. […]

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