The Health Care Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2022

by JESSICA DAMASSA, WTF HEALTH. Kyle Zebley, SVP of Public Policy at the ATA and Executive Director of ATA Action (the ATA’s affiliate advocacy organization) gives us the skinny on where policies currently stand at the federal and state level and, more importantly, what’s in jeopardy of changing soon. The details here are fascinating.

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KFF Health News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The United States has made almost no progress in closing racial health disparities despite promises, research shows. That represents a loss of more than 80 million years of life, according to a 2023 JAMA study. The government, some critics argue, is often the underlying culprit. Learn more about KFF.

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Frontiers

JULY 4, 2023

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Frontiers

JUNE 7, 2023

Suggest your topic The post Pride Month 2023: Article collections celebrating the LGBTQ+ community first appeared on Science & research news | Frontiers. Benefit from increased impact and discoverability, a dedicated platform and support team, and rigorous peer review for every paper.

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Association of Health Care Journalists

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Moderator: Josh McGhee , Chicago bureau chief and investigative reporter, MindSite News Adrienne Breidenstine, MSW , vice president, policy and communications, Behavioral Health System Baltimore Joseph Getch, M.S., MBA , CEO, HopeLink Behavioral Health Mariana Izraelson, Psy.D., Crisis response. Crisis stabilization. Follow-up care.

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UNC Epidemiology Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

What’s your role in public health? I’m a second-year Master of Public Health student in the Health Behavior concentration. Now that I’m in my third semester, I feel like I’ve gotten my bearings and have more flexibility to explore everything both public health and the Triangle area have to offer.

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NC Health News

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By Jennifer Fernandez When the remnants of Hurricane Helene tore through western North Carolina , nurses based in schools and medical personnel from school-based health centers jumped in to help. The Hendersonville-based system supports more than three dozen school-based health centers in western North Carolina. As of Dec.

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Fund for Public Health NYC

MARCH 13, 2024

Ashwin Vasan today announced that the Adams administration — in partnership with the Fund for Public Health NYC and The Clinton Global Initiative — will host a conference to discuss how New York City can improve Black maternal health and significantly reduce preventable maternal deaths.

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Institute of Public Health

MAY 30, 2023

IPH Public Health Development Officers, Dr Joanna Purdy and Dr Ciara Reynolds, were among the many delegates to present at the April conference. The report was developed for the Department of Health in Northern Ireland, as part of their review of the Ten Year Tobacco Control Strategy for Northern Ireland (2012-2022).

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Association of Health Care Journalists

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ) recently welcomed Anna Medaris, a freelance health and lifestyle journalist based in New York City, as its new freelance health beat leader. Some topics Medaris is interested in covering include: Overlooked ways to make money as a health care freelance writer.

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Institute of Public Health

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Today the Department of Health in Northern Ireland published a final review of the 10-year Tobacco Control Strategy (2012-2022). Access the report Also published today was a report by IPH examining the relationship between mental health and smoking in Northern Ireland. Access the report

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HEALTHBEAT

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here. Dr. Ashwin Vasan, New York City’s health commissioner, announced Monday that he plans to leave his position in early January. “It A number of commissioners have churned through the Health Department in recent years.

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KFF Health News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

” So it was devastating for Stephanie when she visited her clinic in summer 2023 and learned she had been dropped from the state’s Medicaid rolls as the program worked to redetermine the eligibility of each enrollee. Stephanie Colombini is a reporter for WUSF’s Health News Florida project. Some are among the 2.5

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HEALTHBEAT

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here. Drug overdose deaths in New York City decreased in 2023 for the first time in four years, according to data released Thursday by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The rate of overdose death in 2023 (44.0

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Tulane Public Health Blog

APRIL 14, 2024

Quality health care should not have borders. While healthcare organizations around the globe work to improve access to quality care, global health professionals work to bring together national and international efforts to address health inequity. The fields differ, however, in their area of focus.

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UK Health Security

JULY 30, 2024

This week’s higher temperatures have triggered a yellow Heat-Health Alert, issued for England by the Met Office and UKHSA. While some may question the necessity of such warnings, it's crucial to understand the significant health implications that accompany changes in temperature. Who is at risk and how does heat impact health?

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The NACCHO Podcast Series

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Most exciting to NACCHO, the bill reauthorized the Public Health Workforce Loan Repayment Program, which once operationalized will offer loan repayment to public health professionals who agree to serve three years at a local, state, or Tribal health department.

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Public Health Insider

AUGUST 22, 2024

Thanks to a new law signed in 2023 by the Governor, all students in grades K-5 are now guaranteed recess to support their physical and mental health. appeared first on PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER. The post Exciting news for elementary school kids: Guaranteed recess!

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BU School of Public Health Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Maria Glymour Maria Glymour , chair and professor of epidemiology at the School of Public Health; Jacqueline Torres, associate professor of epidemiology & biostatistics at the University of California, San Francisco; and Paola Gilsanz, research scientist II at the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research, have received a $28.8

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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.

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NC Health News

DECEMBER 21, 2024

by Lucas Thomae and Jane Winik Sartwell Carolina Public Press State oversight of nursing homes received a scathing performance audit, released on Wednesday. As of December 2023, 425 federally certified nursing homes were operating in North Carolina, with a total of 44,128 beds. percent vacancy rate in December 2023, with 14 jobs open.

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KFF Health News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

That’s because there is no federal standard dictating the information that must be made public. But when Minhee and I checked up on those states this year, we found a significant gap between meeting the letter of the law and actually communicating to the public in a clear and informative manner. Take Idaho. Sounds great.

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HEALTHBEAT

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free Atlanta newsletter here. Seeing a spike in police reports of domestic violence in the first half of this year, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ office started a publicity campaign urging people to help when they see signs of the crime.

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Mercola

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Ultraprocessed foods — industrial creations made with ingredients like hydrogenated seed oils, high-fructose corn syrup and artificial additives — have infiltrated modern diets at an alarming rate, with dire consequences to children’s health. 3 These foods are far from nutritionally balanced, and they set the stage for numerous health issues.

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NC Health News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

More than 330 people were reported to be homeless across the counties Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes and Yancey served by Hospitality House, up from about 270 people in 2023. Credit: Jaymie Baxley/NC Health News The market isnt much better for buyers. The availability of housing is just zero at this point.

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National Council on Urban Indian Health

DECEMBER 17, 2024

On December 6, 2024, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) and 35 health care advocates sent a letter to Congressional Leadership requesting the inclusion of 100% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage for Urban Indian Organizations (100% FMAP for UIOs) to be included in the end-of-year public health extenders package.

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Fund for Public Health NYC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

On November 5 th , 2023, just 2 months away, a group of dedicated individuals is lacing up their running shoes and joining team FPHNYC to make a difference that goes far beyond the finish line. We are thrilled to introduce you to some of the remarkable runners who are running for a purpose in the TSC NYC Marathon.

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HEALTHBEAT

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here. Kathy Hochul to declare the opioid crisis a public health emergency in its 2024 report. The board also renewed its call for a public health emergency declaration for the opioid crisis, which Hochul has resisted.

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National Council on Urban Indian Health

OCTOBER 29, 2024

billion between 1971 and 1969 for the federal Indian boarding school system and other similar institutions and associated assimilation policies (dollars adjusted for inflation based on Fiscal Year 2023). This act of recognition can foster healing and reconciliation, which are crucial for improving mental and physical health.

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Mercola

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Originally developed for Type 2 diabetes, these drugs' weight loss properties quickly caught the attention of researchers and the public alike. It's worth noting that in 2023, tirzepatide was linked to nearly twice as many adverse reactions as semaglutide. 1 But as with any quick fix, there's often a catch. 6 While 1.7% adults, or 15.5

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BU School of Public Health Blog

AUGUST 29, 2024

Prior to naloxone receiving federal approval for over-the-counter availability as Narcan nasal spray in 2023, almost all US states allowed individuals to obtain the life-saving drug at community pharmacies without a prescription through a state authorization known as a standing order.

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Association of Health Care Journalists

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Evidence abounds that access to primary care improves health and lowers costs. And yet, only 5% of health care spending in this country goes to primary care, less than in any other Western democracy. Freyer is a health care journalist based in Rhode Island. Prior to that, he was CEO of Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island.

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Fund for Public Health NYC

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The Fund for Public Health NYC – on behalf of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene – was awarded a two-year renewal grant from Robin Hood, New York City’s largest poverty-fighting philanthropy, to expand electronic referrals to Early Intervention. . million in funding.

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NC Health News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Donna Salgado, a formerly incarcerated woman who serves as a peer support specialist and community health worker on Trilliums reentry team , said expanding the communitys understanding is vital to building a society with better support. Credit: Trillium Health Resources Payne said the reentry simulation was eye-opening.

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Black Health Matters

OCTOBER 13, 2024

I still don’t know any Black men who are open about it,” Brame told Black Health Matters. Brame regretted hearing that they were comfortable with their partner’s test results being a bellwether of their personal health. “I think we’ve got to learn how to communicate about sexual health,” he said.

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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

OCTOBER 16, 2024

million cooperative agreement from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau (HRSA MCHB) to build the capacity of public health leaders at the state and local level to effectively use policy approaches related to housing and food security for MCH populations.

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BU School of Public Health Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

September 4, 2024 Jillian McKoy Twitter Facebook Despite recent declines in nationwide maternal mortality, the United States continues to experience a significant maternal health crisis, in part shaped by inequitable access to quality healthcare for too many pregnant and postpartum people, particularly those who are covered by Medicaid.

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