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Implementation

Supercharge Your HIV Work: 5 Implementation Science Opportunities You Should Know About

If you work in HIV prevention, care, or research, you already know the problem isn’t just having good evidence; it’s getting that evidence to stick in the real world. That’s where implementation science comes in. And over the next two years, ISCI and partners are rolling out a stacked lineup of training and fellowship programs […]

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Commentary

Mission or Margin: How Nonprofits Are Becoming Private Equity in Disguise

The Betrayal of the Nonprofit Promise Fifty years ago, the American nonprofit sector was anchored by trust. Community hospitals, faith-based charities, and behavioral health providers existed to fill the gaps left by markets and government alike. But in 2025, a darker transformation is unfolding. Large nonprofit health systems are increasingly behaving like private equity (PE) […]

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Mental health

Why Smoking Gestures May Be Harder to Quit Than Nicotine

Here’s a personal anecdote. I gave up smoking in 2008, coming down from a pack a day. I gave up drinking in 2017, coming down from similar amounts. I don’t want a drink. I still sometimes crave a cigarette It’s not uncommon. Picture a smoker stepping outside during a stressful day. Before the first puff, […]

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AI

A Conversation with Andrea King

At a time when public health agencies are being asked to do more with less, Andrea King is helping them harness the power of artificial intelligence and modern data tools without losing sight of ethics, equity, or real-world impact. Trained as an epidemiologist and data scientist, Andrea leads the PubHealthAI Collaborative Network, a national community […]

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AI

What the American Evaluation Association Says About AI: Lessons for Public Health Leaders

Artificial intelligence has moved from an experimental tool to a defining force in program evaluation. Nowhere was this more visible than at the recent American Evaluation Association (AEA) conference in Kansas City, where AI-themed sessions were filled to capacity and conversations spilled into the hallways. Evaluators across fields expressed both excitement and caution as they […]

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Research

Vaccine Hesitancy and for Public Health

Vaccine hesitancy has emerged as a significant public health issue with potentially dire consequences. We are seeing mandates in many states being rolled back, most recently in Florida. This phenomenon is not only affecting human health but has also infiltrated veterinary medicine, causing concern among health experts worldwide. Vaccine Hesitancy in Veterinary Medicine The New […]

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Global

The Impact of the Resident Doctors’ Strike on Public Health Services in the UK

This week, the UK is facing a significant public health challenge as resident doctors stage a five-day strike, described by Health Secretary Wes Streeting as ‘completely irresponsible’ due to its impact on patient care BBC. The strike has highlighted deep-seated issues within the National Health Service (NHS), which is already grappling with a backlog of […]

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Mental health

Rising Cases of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Youths: A Growing Public Health Concern

In recent years, there has been a troubling increase in reports of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms among young people, particularly those aged 16-24. A recent BBC analysis indicates that cases have tripled in the past decade. This surge raises significant public health concerns and highlights the need for early intervention strategies. The rise in OCD […]

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Workforce

Public Health Degrees at Risk Under New Federal Loan Rules

The U.S. Department of Education is moving toward a new definition of “professional degree programs” under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), and public health programs appear to be left out. This proposed classification will determine which graduate degrees qualify for the highest federal loan limits, giving students access to up to $200,000 in […]

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