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Distributive Justice in Collaborative Governance

In today’s collaborative governance, the balancing act of ensuring justice and fairness, especially for minority viewpoints, remains a critical challenge. For work over at Dawn Chorus, we’ve often had to sacrifice efficiency for the sake of inclusion. This sounds great on the surface! In practice, it can be a long but fulfilling slog. Distributive Justice […]

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Health equity

The Potential of Early Childhood Education: A Gateway to Health and Equity

This is a cross-post with our sister site, This Week in School Psychology. If you have a particular interest in child development, mental health, and educational support, head on over there and check it out! A recent review in the Annual Reviews of Public Health, titled Early Childhood Education: Health, Equity, and Economics provides crucial […]

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Research

A Balanced View of Asset Limits in SNAP

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides essential support to millions of low-income households across the United States. However, the program’s asset limits — designed to target assistance to those most in need — could have a broader impact than intended, influencing participants’ financial stability and behavior. The Urban Insitute‘s article “Asset Limits, SNAP Participation, […]

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News

Next Week In Public Health: February 9th

Lots of interesting things planned for next week! Check out a preview below, and be sure to subscribe!. Lead the Way in Public Health – Get Your Weekly Insight! Ready to lead the charge in health advocacy and research? ‘This Week in Public Health’ delivers essential weekly updates, keeping you informed and ahead in the […]

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Quality

The Enigma of Dietary Supplements: A Closer Look at Their Role in Health and Disease

Understanding the implications of dietary supplements (DS) on health is becoming increasingly important as their use becomes more widespread. The recent review titled “Major Gaps in Understanding Dietary Supplement Use in Health and Disease” sheds light on the complexities and the need for precise dietary assessment to ensure accurate classification of nutrient exposure in nutritional […]

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Research

Navigating Change and Uncertainty: The Power of Appreciative Inquiry in Public Health

In the wake of COVID-19, the world faces unprecedented challenges that have upended our daily lives. “A changing world, again. How Appreciative Inquiry can guide our growth” explores how the Appreciative Inquiry (AI) approach can be a beacon of hope and resilience during these turbulent times. The Reality of COVID-19 and Its Impact COVID-19 has […]

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Health equity

Developing the WHO Violence Against Women Policies Database

In the quest to confront and mitigate the global issue of violence against women (VAW), the World Health Organization (WHO) has taken a significant step forward with the development of the WHO Violence Against Women Policies Database. This innovative tool aims to catalog and analyze VAW policies from 194 WHO Member States, providing invaluable insights […]

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Health equity

Unraveling the Complexities of Global Health Interventions

Global health is a dynamic and intricate field, vital for the well-being of communities worldwide. In the recent article “Global Health Interventions: The Military, the Magic Bullet, the Deterministic Model—and Intervention Otherwise,” published in the Annual Review of Anthropology, the authors delve deep into the essence of global health interventions, highlighting its multifaceted nature through […]

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Health equity

Psychological Safety Comes of Age: A Guide to Navigating Organizational Uncertainty

As we navigate increasingly complex work environments, the concept of psychological safety has never been more relevant. The article, Psychological Safety Comes of Age: Observed Themes in an Established Literature, delves deep into this vital aspect of organizational behavior. Understanding Psychological Safety At its core, psychological safety is about creating an environment where team members […]

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