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Policy

Do Health Impact Assessment Frameworks Work?

When policies and plans are made outside the healthcare sector, they often have unanticipated effects on public health. Enter Health Impact Assessment (HIA), a vital tool for predicting these impacts and guiding decision-makers to foster better health outcomes. But how well do current HIA frameworks actually support best practices? Let’s look at a recent systematic […]

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Resources

The Conclusion Generator: A Redundant Tool?

Look there was a time when I relied on online widgets instead of writing my own code. These tools were helpful, but there is something to much more fundamentally satisfying about getting deep into the data manipulation. But not everyone is at that point in their journey. Enter the Conclusion Generator. Why Should You Care? […]

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Interview

A conversation with Lauren Peterson

Lauren A. Peterson, a doctoral student at the Crown School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice, is at the forefront of research into the variability and impact of Medicaid policies on Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment. Her recent study sheds light on the discretionary powers held by Medicaid-managed care plans, which can significantly influence access […]

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Mental health

The Lifesaving Treatments for Opioid Use Disorder Revealed

Opioid use disorder (OUD) continues to plague our society, with overdose deaths reaching staggering numbers. In 2023 alone, over 74,000 people died from opioid overdoses in the United States. Despite this, many who struggle with OUD do not receive the most effective treatments available. A recent study sheds light on which treatment pathways truly make […]

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Policy

Veterans’ Lifeline: How Rideshare Transforms Access to Care

Imagine trying to navigate the complexities of life without reliable transportation. For many of us, it’s hard to picture, but for thousands of veterans experiencing homelessness, it’s a harsh reality. The inability to get from point A to point B isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s a barrier that can mean the difference between life and death. […]

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News

Next Week in Public Health, August 9, 2024

Have you been catching our interview series? We talked with Per Nilsen earlier this week about AI and implementation. Check it out here! More interviews are in the pipeline. If you have something you thing we should share about, feel free to reach out to us at jon [at] pubtrawlr.com! Join the Community – Get […]

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Policy

Opioid Policies to Combat Addiction

The opioid epidemic has taken a devastating toll on communities across the United States. To address this crisis, many states have implemented various drug policies aimed at reducing opioid misuse and overdose deaths. But have these policies truly been effective, or have they had unintended consequences? Let’s dive into the findings of a comprehensive study […]

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Funding

A Blueprint for DEIJ Funding in Health Research

In the vast landscape of health research, funding is the grease that keeps the wheels turning. But what if the process that drives innovation and discovery also perpetuates inequity? Recent research unveils how funders can leverage their influence to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) in grantmaking, fostering a fairer and more inclusive research […]

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Health tips

Can Sleep Be a Game?

Ever felt like you just can’t get enough sleep, no matter how hard you try? You’re not alone. With the hustle and bustle of modern life, sleep problems are all too common. But what if the solution was as simple as playing a game? Recent research suggests that game-based learning might be the key to […]

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