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Commentary

Resilience or Ruin? The Future of U.S. Public Health — Coming Soon

America’s public health system is standing at a crossroads. Over the past several years, the foundations that protect our communities—disease prevention, outbreak response, and population surveillance—have been weakened by political interference, funding cuts, and leadership instability. Resilience or Ruin? The Future of U.S. Public Health, a forthcoming report from This Week in Public Health, reveals […]

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Commentary

Measuring Equity in an Age of Disinvestment: A Critical Look at IHI’s New Framework

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s (IHI) 2025 white paper, Advancing Health Equity: An Approach to Systematically Identify and Evaluate Health Disparities, offers a structured, evidence-based pathway for health systems to measure inequities in care. It arrives at a crucial moment. The very concept of “equity” has become politically fraught, and when public health infrastructure itself […]

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Environment

Public Health Implications of Cremation

Cremation has become an increasingly popular method of final disposition worldwide, driven by cultural shifts, space constraints, and economic considerations. However, as cremation rates increase, it is essential to examine the public health implications and environmental consequences of this practice. This blog explores the key health risks and benefits associated with cremation, examines the environmental […]

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News

Next Week in Public Health, October 30, 2025

We’re going to be at APHA next week, partnering with WE in the World to help promote coalition building and generational thinking. If you are also going to be around, be sure to come hang out with us! Here’s what’s in the research this week. What’s in the news? Florida ends vaccine mandate Florida plans […]

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Society

Why Drivers Feel Safer Than They Really Are

On a busy morning in Brașov, a young driver speeds through an intersection, confident they can “handle anything.” It’s a common story—one that repeats on highways and city streets around the world. Despite rising awareness campaigns, road crashes remain a global epidemic. Over 1.19 million people die in traffic accidents every year, and countries like […]

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Epi

Haiti’s Battle Against Rabies

In the heart of the Caribbean, Haiti is waging a fierce battle against the deadly threat of rabies, turning a public health challenge into an opportunity for systemic improvement, thanks to vaccines and international support. The UN and its health arm, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), are at the forefront of this vital effort. […]

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Uncategorized

Facebook experiment faltering

It’s quite peculiar, but I’ve already been throttled from commenting on certain posts. It doesn’t seem like I’ve been banned, but rate-limited. We’ll keep at it and keep you all updated. Also APHA is coming up , and we are looking forward to lots of conversations about needs, predictions, and yes, how cool The Week […]

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Epi

Early Flu Season Warning: Rising Pandemic in Pediatric Cases

The flu season has made an early appearance this year, and health officials are raising alarms about the increasing number of cases among children. With a noticeable surge in cases across various regions, the call to action involves vaccination and heightened preventive measures. Why Is This Flu Season Starting Earlier? Typically, flu season ramps up […]

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Funding

How Flexible Funding Could Strengthen Public Health

Last summer, a mid-sized county health department scrambled to respond to a record-breaking heatwave. Staff knew that residents needed cooling centers and rapid outreach, but their grant funding was locked into rigid goals—specifically, nutrition education classes, rather than emergency relief. The result? Hours lost navigating red tape while vulnerable residents sweltered. Stories like this highlight […]

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