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Health equity

Racial Bias in Electronic Health Records

In the past few years, discussions about racial disparities in healthcare have grown louder. The COVID-19 pandemic not only highlighted these disparities but also emphasized how systemic racism continues to harm the health and well-being of racially marginalized communities. One important but often overlooked area where racial bias surfaces is in electronic health records (EHRs)—the […]

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Next Week in Public Health, October 18, 2024

We’ll start back up with interviews next week (if I finished editing), so stayed tuned to that. Additionally, we will be launching our merch store soon, so be sure to share how science is a public good! Here’s what we have in store next week! Be Part of the Change – Get Weekly Updates! Stay […]

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Research

Living Evidence Syntheses: Changing How We Use Research in Public Health

The COVID-19 pandemic shook the world in ways many of us had never experienced before. Aside from its devastating toll on health, the pandemic highlighted a significant issue that often flies under the radar: the massive wave of research being produced—sometimes at a rate so fast it’s difficult to keep up. Public health decision-makers found […]

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Policy

Building Resilience: The Key to Health Systems Preparedness

In a world increasingly threatened by natural disasters, pandemics, and other crises, health systems face unprecedented challenges. But with every challenge comes an opportunity—an opportunity to build resilience. The COVID-19 pandemic put health systems to the test, revealing gaps in preparedness and response across the globe. Now more than ever, the focus is on resilience: […]

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Policy

Switching to Opt-Out Organ Donation Policies: Is It Really the Game Changer We Think?

Organ donation is a life-saving act. But despite its importance, there remains a significant gap between the number of people who need transplants and the organs available for donation. As policymakers around the world grapple with this issue, many have looked to one seemingly simple solution: switching from an opt-in to an opt-out system for […]

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Workforce

A Workforce in Transition: Understanding Public Health Skill Gaps

In recent years, public health has become an area of intense focus, with local health departments (LHDs) emerging as critical players in managing both routine and crisis healthcare needs. From the COVID-19 pandemic to long-standing issues like resource management and community health, these departments are the backbone of public health infrastructure across the country. However, […]

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Workforce

Next Week in Public Health, October 11, 2024

Is there any link between the Northern Lights and health outcomes? Probably not! That’s just a heavy-handed way to promote this blog from our sister site, This Week in Science. We had a great interview with Sonya Street about equity in grantmaking, which you should check out. Otherwise, here’s what we have in store for […]

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Wellbeing

How Leisure Activities Boost Happiness and Resilience

No duh, right? It’s no secret that taking part in leisure activities makes people feel better. Whether it’s going for a walk in the park, swimming, or even gardening, many of us have felt the joy that comes from spending time doing something enjoyable. But why do these activities make us happier? And how do […]

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Society

The Complex Drivers Behind Fatal Police Shootings

Police violence in the United States is an urgent issue that demands our attention. Every year, thousands of individuals are fatally shot by law enforcement officers, and the impact of these events disproportionately affects communities of color. But what drives these tragic incidents? Are they random occurrences, or is there a pattern tied to the […]

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