BU School of Public Health Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The core of epidemiology is understanding why some groups of people are healthier or sicker than others, so we can use that evidence to improve everyone’s health. Epidemiologists work on a huge range of health concerns, from infertility to healthy aging and everything in between. Consider the environment of the program overall.

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BMJ Global Health

JANUARY 23, 2025

Mental health challenges are a growing concern in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), with over 75% of those needing mental health treatment receiving no treatment at all. Limited resources, stigma, and a lack of trained professionals make addressing these issues difficult.

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National Network of Public Health Institutes

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In the rapidly evolving field of public health, the intersection of data science and leadership is becoming increasingly critical. As public health challenges grow in complexity, the demand for professionals skilled in data science and equipped with leadership abilities has surged.

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National Council on Urban Indian Health

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Upcoming Federal Agency Comments: Key comment deadlines from SAMHSA, IHS, and SSA on policies affecting Native health. The toolkit offers valuable resources, educational materials, and outreach strategies to help UIOs raise awareness and increase vaccination uptake in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations.

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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

JANUARY 16, 2025

Introducing the Fall 2024 MCH Innovations Database Practices Every Spring and Fall, the Innovation Hub hosts its bi-annual review of new, innovative, and impactful policies and practices in the maternal and child health (MCH) space. By providing stable housing, the program works to increase positive health outcomes for mothers and babies.

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Big Cities Health Coalition

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Big Cities Health Coalition (BCHC), representing the leaders of health departments serving nearly 61 million Americans, calls on the incoming Administration and Congress to enhance support for local public health systems.

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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

OCTOBER 3, 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. AMCHP is Awarded $1.2M

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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Every year, AMCHP recognizes individuals in the maternal and child health (MCH) community who have gone above and beyond to positively impact those around them. MacQueen Lecture Award : For innovation in the field of maternal and child health. FORE Awards $2.4 FORE Awards $2.4 A total of $2.4

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Fund for Public Health NYC

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Years NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan today unveiled “ HealthyNYC , ” an ambitious plan to improve and extend the average lifespan of all New Yorkers. Read “ Using Law to Advance Population Health Planning ” in Health Affairs.

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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

MARCH 14, 2025

The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2025 AMCHP Annual Awards. Zay holds a Master of Science and has also completed specialized training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). Recipients of the 2025 AMCHP Annual Awards include: John C.

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Association of Health Care Journalists

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Pervasive bias in the health system against patients with disabilities became glaringly apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic. An opportunity to educate Disability rights advocates filed administrative complaints challenging crisis standard of care plans, no-visitor policies, and inaccessible testing.

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The Network for Public Health Law

AUGUST 7, 2024

The Network for Public Health Law has announced the launch of the Racial Equity Dataset, an interactive online tool that provides extensive data on enacted laws in the 2021 and 2022 legislative cycles related to furthering or hindering racial equity, across the 50 U.S.

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WA State Department of Health

MARCH 10, 2025

Addressing Health Equity: A Public Health Essential stevie.mathieu March 10, 2025 - 1:34pm This self-paced training illustrates the layers of social conditions associated with health disparities and provides a framework for public health strategies to address these disparities.

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Big Cities Health Coalition

MARCH 19, 2025

San Diego Countys health department shows how investing in long-term solutions to chronic disease can have major impact. Public health typically makes headlines during acute and emergency situations such as infectious disease outbreaks, a food recall, or a rise in drug overdoses. million San Diego County residents live well.

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HEALTHBEAT

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here. As 2025 approaches, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene faces a slew of daunting public health challenges. Advancing health equity has been a throughline in Morse’s varied and accomplished career.

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National Council on Urban Indian Health

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Federal Funding Freeze & UIOs at Risk : NCUIHs latest report highlights how funding disruptions threaten Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs), with many unable to sustain operations beyond six months. ICYMI : Federal updates on IHS leadership changes, Tribal consultations, and new AI/AN health resources. Read the final report here.

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