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Mental health

Cancer and Cannabis: A Connection?

As cannabis continues to shift from its once-taboo status to mainstream acceptance, public health experts are grappling with an important question: What are the long-term health risks of recreational cannabis use? With the liberalization of cannabis laws across the U.S.—now legal for medicinal use in 39 states and recreational use in 24 states—the spotlight is […]

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Collaboration

Organizational Culture and Climate: A Key to Behavioral Health Success

In the ever-evolving world of healthcare, one thing remains constant: the critical role of organizations in delivering effective services. Whether we’re talking about mental health clinics, rehabilitation centers, or community health programs, the environment in which services are provided can significantly impact their success. But what exactly influences an organization’s effectiveness in implementing evidence-based practices […]

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Wellbeing

Finding Belonging After Homelessness: The Power of Meaningful Activities

Transitioning from homelessness to stable housing brings profound changes, but one significant hurdle often remains: the struggle to belong. While housing is an essential first step, it doesn’t immediately grant individuals a sense of being valued, included, or connected to their community. According to new research published in PLOS ONE, engaging in meaningful activities is […]

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Uncategorized

Empower Yourself: Read Science Like a Scientist

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by scientific papers, “How to Read Scientific Research” is your perfect guide. This eBook simplifies the process of engaging with scientific literature, making it accessible to everyone. It breaks down the steps you need to follow: from evaluating whether a paper is worth your time to understanding its key findings […]

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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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