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Creating Support to Combat Our Rising Suicide Rates

Black Health Matters

We need mental health interventions and support systems that resonate with our community and acknowledge the specific barriers we face. Drawing from the 2024 Public Perception of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Poll, she shares key findings from the study.

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October 17, 2024

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

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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October 3, 2024

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

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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‘Equity and stability’: An interview with Dr. Michelle Morse, NYC’s acting health commissioner

HEALTHBEAT

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. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

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November Policy Updates: Annual Policy Assessment, Vaccine Toolkit, Medicaid Advocacy on the Hill, and more!

National Council on Urban Indian Health

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.