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Can America’s Public Health System Survive the Next 3.5 Years?

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 […]

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Health equity

The Impact of Racism on Health: Insights and Directions

On this MLK Day in the US, this article from Annual Reviews is a tangible reminder that, hey, we have a LOT of work still to do. Racism and Health: Evidence and Needed Research is a comprehensive exploration of how racism influences health is presented. This eye-opening piece (to my naive eyes) delves into the […]

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Health equity

Digital Health Promotion in LMICs: A Bright Future for Youth Health

In an era where technology has become a cornerstone of our daily lives, its impact on health promotion is undeniable. The article Unlock digital health promotion in LMICs to benefit the youth, published in PLOS Digital Health, delves into how digital health promotion (DHP) can revolutionize healthcare in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly for […]

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Workforce

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Workforce

The Alarming Rise in Suicide Rates Across Industries: A Closer Look at CDC’s Latest Findings

Suicide is a complex and deeply personal issue, yet it often reflects broader societal trends. The recent article, “Suicide Rates by Industry and Occupation — National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2021,” offers crucial insights into how this tragic phenomenon is impacting various sectors of the American workforce. A Disturbing Trend: Rising Suicide Rates The […]

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AI

Navigating the Complexities of AI in Law Enforcement: Implications for Public Health Practice

Recently, artificial intelligence (AI) integration in law enforcement, specifically in areas such as predictive policing and risk assessment, has garnered significant attention and debate. The article Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Policing, and Risk Assessment for Law Enforcement published in the Annual Review of Criminology, delves into this complex and multifaceted subject, comprehensively examining AI’s role in […]

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Health equity

Structural Bias in SUID Investigations: A Deep Dive into Equity and Public Health

When the unimaginable tragedy of an infant’s sudden and unexpected death occurs, it prompts a myriad of questions, chief among them being “why?” For public health professionals, understanding the “why” through meticulous death investigations is pivotal in preventing future losses. However, a revealing study titled “Structural Bias in the Completeness of Death Investigations for Sudden […]

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Health equity

The Power of Enrichment Programs in Shaping Future Health Professionals

Programs like the New York Presbyterian Hospital Lang Youth Medical Program (LYMP) are leading the charge in a world increasingly conscious of healthcare disparities and the urgent need to diversify the healthcare workforce. A recent study titled Assessing the Impact of a 6-year health sciences enrichment program for underrepresented minority youth on healthcare workforce diversity, […]

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