Association of Health Care Journalists

JANUARY 9, 2025

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)

Climate Change and Health 124

Climate Change and Health Mental Health and Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Disaster and Emergency Management 124

Black Health Matters

JANUARY 10, 2025

Climate crises are ravaging the nation, causing and amplifying severe health challenges. Some residents attempted to protect their homes by exposing themselves to air pollutants and other potential health risks. These crises can affect the quality of ones mental health. That is your sense of stability.

Climate Change and Health 98

Climate Change and Health Mental Health and Public Health Syndemics Health Inequalities 98

Black Health Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

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

Climate Change and Health 98

Climate Change and Health Healthcare Systems and Hospitals Health Inequalities Health Equity 98

PHIG Partners

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Santa Clara County's Climate Resilience Leadership Academy, funded by PHIG, empowers community organizations to combat climate hazards like extreme heat and poor air quality. By expanding participation and grant funding, the PHIG-supported program is set to further strengthen local climate action and community health outcomes.

Climate Change and Health 40

Climate Change and Health Health Inequalities 40

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

Health Equity 80

Health Equity Mental Health and Public Health Climate Change and Health Social Determinants of Health 80

The Health Care Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2021

For example: Employer-sponsored health insurance tax preference (WWII) Hill-Burton Act (1946) Medicare/Medicaid (1965) Federal HMO Act (1973) Stark Physician Self-Referral Law (1989) DGRs (1983) & RBRVS (1992) CHIP (1997) Medicare Modernization Act (2003) Affordable Care Act (2010).

Healthcare Systems and Hospitals 98

Healthcare Systems and Hospitals Mental Health and Public Health Climate Change and Health Ageing and Health 98

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.

Global Health 52

Global Health Mental Health and Public Health Maternal and Child Health Health Equity 52