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Can America’s Public Health System Survive the Next 3.5 Years?

August 28, 2025 · 5 min read

Recent leadership upheavals, budget cuts, and shrinking programs are reshaping the nation’s approach to preparing for health crises and managing chronic diseases. The next few years will depend heavily on politics, funding, and the balance between federal and state roles. The Current Trajectory (2025–2027) 1. A smaller, more politicized federal center. The removal of CDC […]

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Health tips

Innovative Approaches to Tinnitus Treatment

Imagine a ringing in your ears so relentless it drowns out your thoughts, steals your sleep, and intrudes on every quiet moment. For millions worldwide, this isn’t hypothetical—it’s tinnitus. Affecting up to 30% of the population, tinnitus manifests as phantom sounds in the absence of external stimuli, often linked to hearing loss or auditory damage. […]

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Mental health

The High Stakes of Problem Gambling

A colleague and I were talking about an assessment process, and someone raised a good question. Are all types of gambling equal? That is, are problem gambling rates the same in BINGO halls as they are for sports betting apps. So we went to the literature and found a semi-recent study from Massachusetts that sheds […]

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News

Next Week in Public Health, January 3, 2025

Countdown to inauguration day, I guess. While I’m a big fan of the local determination of health policies, this needs to be balanced against the rights of people. It’s definitely not enough to “wait and see.” We have to do tangible work toward change. Something I have seen floating around Reddit is “do not comply […]

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News

The Resurgence of Measles

Measles, a highly contagious respiratory illness, has made a concerning resurgence globally and in the United States, highlighting vulnerabilities in vaccination coverage and the challenges of maintaining disease elimination. Once declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, measles has since re-emerged due to factors like vaccine hesitancy, declining immunization rates, and increased international travel. A […]

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Mental health

January 2025 Marks SAMHSA’s First Annual SUD Treatment Month

The start of a new year often inspires change, and this January, SAMHSA launches its first annual Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Month to emphasize hope, recovery, and action. Each week will focus on critical themes: This initiative highlights the importance of addressing substance use, exploring effective treatment options, and creating supportive communities. Tom Coderre, […]

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Policy

How Governance Shapes Healthcare: The Impact of Democracy and Corruption on the Global Physician Workforce

Imagine two countries. One boasts a robust democracy, characterized by transparency, public participation, and trust in government institutions. The other struggles with rampant corruption, where public funds meant for healthcare often disappear, leaving hospitals underfunded and doctors demoralized. These differences are more than political—they shape the healthcare workforce, influencing who gets care and how often. […]

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