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August 28, 2025 · 5 min read
Recent leadership upheavals, budget cuts, and shrinking programs are reshaping the nation’s approach to preparing for health crises and managing chronic diseases. The next few years will depend heavily on politics, funding, and the balance between federal and state roles. The Current Trajectory (2025–2027) 1. A smaller, more politicized federal center. The removal of CDC […]
I was just on a call for my other job, and the hospital system I was talking to mentioned that they had been a victim of a Ransomware attack in the past year that was super disruptive. I began to think about what literature had been published on this issue. The article Hacking Acute Care: […]
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Public health is an ever-evolving field, driven by the need to adapt to new challenges and evidence. In the heart of Southern France, a pioneering approach known as the Open Arena for Public Health has emerged, offering a blueprint for the future of collaborative public health interventions. This blog aims to unpack the model’s implications, […]
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In the seminal article “Structural Racism and Health Inequities in the USA” published in Lancet in 2017, the authors delve into the profound implications of structural racism on public health. This blog seeks to demystify the intricate academic discourse, translating it into a compelling narrative accessible to all. We aim to illuminate the stark public […]
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In the insightful article, “Understanding the Link Between Racial Trauma and Substance Use among American Indians” (Read more), the pervasive and detrimental impact of racism and historical trauma on the health and well-being of American Indian (AI) populations is explored, particularly focusing on the prevalence of substance use disorders (SUDs). Through qualitative interviews with key […]
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Public health has always been a field of complex challenges and innovative solutions. One such innovative approach is the use of community coalitions. In the article “Evaluation Methods Commonly Used to Assess Effectiveness of Community Coalitions in Public Health,” authors Kegler, Halpin, and Butterfoss explore how these coalitions are evaluated and their impact on public […]
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Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is a complex and devastating condition, impacting not only individual lives but also public health systems globally. In this comprehensive exploration, we delve into the heart of the matter, drawing insights from the enlightening article Opioid use disorder: current trends and potential treatments This analysis aims to equip public health practitioners […]
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Healthcare is on the cusp of a significant paradigm shift, moving away from the prevalent “more is better” approach to a more discerning and evidence-based model. In the article “Methodological Progress Note: De-implementation of Low-Value Care,” authors Sunil Kripalani and Wynne E. Norton highlight a pressing issue in modern healthcare systems: the persistence of low-value […]
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In the digital era, where technology touches every aspect of our lives, the field of mental health has not been left untouched. A recent systematic review titled “A systematic review on the efficacy of virtual reality and gamification interventions for managing anxiety and depression” dives into the effectiveness of two cutting-edge techniques: Virtual Reality (VR) […]
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