International Journal of Epidemiology Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

Iñaki Permanyer and Júlia Almeida Calazans Policymakers and scholars are increasingly interested in monitoring and curbing health inequalities. Measuring how ‘similar’ or ‘dissimilar’ the different causes of death are can help us understand global health inequalities and patterns of mortality.

Health Disparities 52

Health Disparities Health Inequalities Ageing and Health Social Determinants of Health 52

BU School of Public Health Blog

AUGUST 29, 2024

August 29, 2024 Jillian McKoy Twitter Facebook Expanding access to naloxone is a key component of the national strategy to end the opioid crisis in America, and community pharmacies play a central role in distributing this overdose-reversing medication.

Mental Health and Public Health 52

Mental Health and Public Health Health Inequalities Substance Use Disorders 52

Black Health Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

It is no secret that health inequities and barriers to quality care contribute to adverse outcomes within America’s Black community,” wrote Dr. Walter L. There is no question that this action by CMS would further worsen health inequities experienced by Black dialysis patients. Fields, Jr.,

Climate Change and Health 59

Climate Change and Health Healthcare Systems and Hospitals Health Inequalities Health Equity 59

The Network for Public Health Law

AUGUST 7, 2024

Call for Applications for Legal and Policy Assistance to Promote Racial Health Equity Deadline: September 9, 2024 Join us for an informational webinar Thursday, August 29, 2024 | 12 – 1:00 p.m. Timeline Application August 2024: Call for applications opens. We can assist with work that is at any stage of development.

Health Equity 52

Health Equity Mental Health and Public Health Climate Change and Health Government Health Departments 52

PHAB

JUNE 24, 2024

Media Contact: Keith Coleman, VP of Communications and Public Affairs KColeman@phaboard.org info@phaboard.org The award is the highest honor bestowed by the Public Health Accreditation Board. Scutchfield a legend. He served as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors from 2018 to 2020 and as Chair of the Board of Directors from 2020 to 2022.

Media and Health Communication 52

Media and Health Communication Health Education Health Inequalities Health Services Research 52

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.

Maternal and Child Health 52

Maternal and Child Health Health Inequalities Biostatistics Health Disparities 52

BU School of Public Health Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

September 27, 2024 0 Jillian McKoy Twitter Facebook Up to 45 percent of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) cases could be prevented by modifiable risk factors, but current research is limited to observational studies that make it difficult to establish definitive causes.

Risk Factors 70

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

Better Health For All

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Years of systemic health inequalities and intersectional disadvantage are revealing themselves in these shocking numbers. 3] Appropriately, the 2024 theme for Black History Month is ‘reclaiming narratives’. Stories are powerful tools to effect change and shape how we see and understand the world. Tipene-Leach, D.

Healthcare Systems and Hospitals 40

Healthcare Systems and Hospitals Ethnicity and Health Health Equity Health Inequalities 40

BU School of Public Health Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

There’s an urgent need for people with a passion to tackle the health inequalities we see everywhere while also adopting rigorous methods to figure out what approaches will truly make a difference. Some programs emphasize health equity or rigorous methods, but students need strong training in both.

Health Education and Training Organizations 52

Health Education and Training Organizations Biostatistics Health Equity Ageing and Health 52

The Hill

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

We continue to do everything in our power to increase access to life-saving organs while addressing health inequities faced by people with HIV,” HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a statement. Before that legislation was implemented, there was a federal ban on transplanting organs from donors infected with the virus.

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Health Inequalities 145

The Network for Public Health Law

JANUARY 23, 2024

In the face of challenging social and political dynamics affecting critical public health issues, including reproductive health care access ; restrictions on public health authority ; the ongoing opioid overdose crisis ; climate change ; and persistent health inequities, we continue to strive to improve the health and well-being of all.

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

Black Health Matters

OCTOBER 22, 2024

This was the case in August 2024 when her brother drove her to her local emergency room in Michigan. ” Rodriguez is confident that the TRHT Archival Research Project will help explain why some health inequities persist today. Now, the 31-year-old social worker knows what to expect when in crisis.

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Healthcare Systems and Hospitals Health Inequalities Health Equity 98

National Council on Urban Indian Health

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Upcoming Area Budget Consultation Meeting Dates: California: 11/12/2024 (hybrid). Albuquerque: 11/13/2024 (virtual). Oklahoma City: 11/14/2024-11/15/2024 (hybrid). Phoenix: 11/19/2024-11/20/2024 (hybrid). Bemidji: 11/19/2024-11/20/2024 (in-person). Register here. Register here. Register here.

Mental Health and Public Health 52

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