BU School of Public Health Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Funded by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), the study presents the first major findings from a five-year NIMHD grant that Dr. Cole received in 2023 to evaluate how Medicaid ACOs can improve quality and equity of care for pregnant patients.

Maternal and Child Health 52

Maternal and Child Health Health Inequalities Biostatistics Health Disparities 52

The NACCHO Podcast Series

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Congress is back for a lame-duck session, and Kerry and Lauren cover ongoing Fiscal Year 2023 appropriations considerations. They also discuss NACCHO’s advocacy to pass the Public Health Loan Repayment Program in end-of-year legislation, including how members can take action to urge their members of Congress to support the program.

Health Equity 40

Health Equity Mental Health and Public Health Health Inequalities Ethnicity and Health 40

BU School of Public Health Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Related mental health disorders Depression May Lead to Faster Cognitive Decline among Black, Latino Adults April 12, 2024 dementia Both High and Low HDL Cholesterol Tied to Increased Risk of Dementia October 6, 2023

Risk Factors 70

Risk Factors Socioeconomic Status and Health Mental Health and Public Health Ethnicity and Health 70

The Network for Public Health Law

JANUARY 23, 2024

Dear Friends, As I reflect on my journey in the past year as the Executive Director of the Network for Public Health Law, the resilience and adaptability of the public health community in 2023 has been nothing short of inspiring. More than 400 stakeholders in public health joined us at the 2023 Public Health Law Conference.

Public Health Law and Policy Consulting 52

Public Health Law and Policy Consulting Public Health Law and Regulation Climate Change and Health Health Equity 52

National Council on Urban Indian Health

OCTOBER 31, 2024

By validating the experiences of Indigenous peoples and addressing the traumas associated with these institutions, the apology may encourage increased access to health care resources, culturally competent care, and a greater focus on mental health support. 2907 / H.R. Is your UIO interested in being a MLP grantee?

Mental Health and Public Health 52

Mental Health and Public Health Nutrition and Public Health Tribal Health Health Equity 52

KFF Health News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

That represents a loss of more than 80 million years of life, according to a 2023 JAMA study. Recent efforts to address health disparities have run headlong into racist policies still entrenched in health systems. The design of the U.S. “It has become institutionalized. I call it institutional racism.”

Obesity and Chronic Disease Prevention 142

Obesity and Chronic Disease Prevention Socioeconomic Status and Health Academic and Research Institutions Ageing and Health 142

HEALTHBEAT

OCTOBER 28, 2024

That represents a loss of more than 80 million years of life, according to a 2023 JAMA study. Recent efforts to address health disparities have run headlong into racist policies still entrenched in health systems. The design of the U.S. It has become institutionalized. I call it institutional racism.”

Obesity and Chronic Disease Prevention 68

Obesity and Chronic Disease Prevention Socioeconomic Status and Health Academic and Research Institutions Ageing and Health 68