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Legal and Policy Assistance to Address Racial Health Equity

The Network for Public Health Law

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. The Network for Public Health Law supports health and health equity through law and policy.

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Health impact of California wildfires to be felt for years to come 

Association of Health Care Journalists

The wildfire crisis in California is not just an environmental disaster but a significant public health emergency with immediate and long-term consequences. The most immediate concern for health journalists covering this crisis is the impact of wildfire smoke on human health. As of Jan. micrometers or smaller (PM2.5)

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The Kidney PATIENT Act Could Help Someone You Love

Black Health Matters

A rapidly changing healthcare landscape is erecting more challenges than ever for people who require ongoing intervention. That same study asserted that “Many Black people lack access to diagnosis and treatment for chronic health issues.” It can be even more dangerous for the many Black people who need dialysis treatment. “It

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What Is a Global Health Professional?

Tulane Public Health Blog

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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The UK Faculty of Public Health: Leading the Future of Public Health

Better Health For All

As President of the Faculty of Public Health (FPH), I am privileged to lead an organisation deeply rooted in promoting health equity and enhancing professional standards in public health. The governance structure of FPH ensures that our activities are guided by those who are directly involved in public health practice.

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Reflecting on 2024: A Message from the FPH President

Better Health For All

As we approach the end of another busy year for public health, I wanted to reflect on some of the achievements of the Faculty and the extraordinary contribution of our members during the past 12 months. This December marks not only the close of 2024, but also the final six months of my Presidency.

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The Network in 2025: Connecting Public Health, Community Needs, and Law and Policy Solutions

The Network for Public Health Law

A Message from Interim Co-Executive Directors Quang (“Q”) Dang and Ann Phi-Wendt “ While laws and policies can serve as barriers to health equity, they can also be used to promote health and advance equity and this is, has been, and will continue to be the focus of our work, whatever the political climate might bring.