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Health equity

Health Equity in Data: One LHD’s Experience

Understanding the intersection of public health and equity is crucial in an era where data informs (but should not drive) decisions. The recent article Data for Equity: Creating an Antiracist, Intersectional Approach to Data in a Local Health Department published in the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, delves into this intersection, offering a […]

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Climate

Understanding the Indivisible Crisis: How Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss Impact Global Health

Over 200 health journals are urging a unified response to the climate and nature crisis. As detailed in the article “Time to treat the climate and nature crisis as one indivisible global health emergency, published in Oxford Open Climate Change, the intersection of these crises is now a global health emergency demanding immediate action. Traditionally, […]

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Research

The Untold Burden: Social Isolation and Loneliness in Caregivers of Individuals with Severe Mental Illness

Families of individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) carry a hidden burden, often facing social isolation and loneliness. The article Social isolation and loneliness in family caregivers of people with severe mental illness: A scoping review published in the American Journal of Community Psychology delves into this topic, aiming to shed light on the consequences […]

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Health equity

The Lingering Stigma: A Look into Dehumanization of Substance Users in the News

In the ever-evolving dialogue on substance use and public health, a study titled “A linguistic analysis of dehumanization toward substance use across three decades of news articles” sheds light on the portrayal of people who use substances (PWUS) in media. The study dissects over three decades of coverage in the New York Times, revealing that […]

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Health equity

Bridging Health Gaps: The Role of Community Health Workers

In an era where universal health coverage and the health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are at the forefront of global health initiatives, understanding the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) becomes imperative. The article “Who is a community health worker? – a systematic review of definitions” published in Global Health Action explores this topic, offering […]

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Research

The Public Health Impact of Social Isolation and Loneliness

In our increasingly connected world, the issues of social isolation and loneliness stand as paradoxical yet significant threats to public health. A pivotal study An overview of systematic reviews on the public health consequences of social isolation and loneliness by Leigh-Hunt et al., delves into this topic with remarkable clarity. This article thoroughly examines how […]

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Workforce

Public Health Works AmeriCorps position

CALPHO is seeking an AmeriCorps Member for 2024, an ideal role for those entering the public health field. The position involves collaboration with CALPHO staff, including the Public Health Transformation Director, and focuses on transforming the public health system statewide. Key responsibilities include administrative tasks and specialized roles in research or communication tailored to individual […]

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Research

PLACES Dataset Featured in the New R Package

The PLACES dataset significantly advances public health data analysis and accessibility. Originating from the 500 Cities Project, which began in 2015, PLACES (Population Level Analysis and Community Estimates) is an initiative by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the CDC Foundation. This innovative project […]

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