Tulane Public Health Blog

APRIL 14, 2024

Public health innovations are credited with fostering a 25-year increase in life expectancy during the 20th century, but the work of public health leaders is far from over. Today’s leaders face challenges that range from attaining health equity across populations to adequately preparing for future pandemics.

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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. Many LMICs face multiple, overlapping crises, such as war, economic decline, and pandemics which can exacerbate the mental health of a population.

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National Network of Public Health Institutes

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Despite recognizing data improvement as a potential strategy to address the increasing chronic disease burden in the United States, the public health sector has struggled to keep pace with advances and innovation in data. However, while surveys such as these are valuable, they come with certain limitations.

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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. This past fall, we had EIGHT brand new practices accepted into the MCH Innovations Database !

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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Call for New AMCHP Association Committee Members is Open Through November 8 Are you interested in effecting meaningful change nationally and have your voice heard on maternal and child health (MCH) matters? Committees provide critical guidance to our board and staff and recommendations for policy analysis and development. How to Apply?

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Association of Health Care Journalists

MARCH 19, 2025

Organ transplants hit a record high last year, but despite years of trying to level the playing field, getting a new organ is still a game of chance where your odds depend on the color of your skin, the size of your wallet and your zip code. And this isn’t just about lungs similar patterns play out across all organ types.

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The Network for Public Health Law

JANUARY 8, 2025

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.

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Association of Health Care Journalists

DECEMBER 10, 2024

We want to create a world where people treat domestic violence as a health equity issue and a multigenerational cycle that can be prevented. The playbook recommends reporting on programs, organizations and interventions that have successfully supported survivors and explains how they work and their impact.

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Environmental Health News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Agents of Change in Environmental Justice Laura Diaz on how social and environmental stress impact childrens health And yet, most of our work at Partners for Equity and Research (the name of our environmental justice hub at Sonoma State University) has been done free of charge. To read a version of this story in Spanish click here.

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Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

OCTOBER 3, 2024

to Advance MCH Housing and Food Security Policy Initiatives AMCHP is pleased to have been awarded a $1.2 This effort will directly benefit professionals representing the Title V MCH Services Block Grant, housing/social service agencies, local health departments, and community-based organizations. AMCHP is Awarded $1.2M

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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. This combination of skills enables her to provide holistic support, addressing not only the physical aspects of maternal health but also the emotional and mental well-being of her clients.

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Research America

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

America and leading public health organizations take the time to say “thank you” to our public health workforce who work tirelessly every day in communities across the country to protect us from disease, injury, and other health threats. This year’s theme, “Public health is a lifesaver, today and every day.”

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NC Health News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

By Will Atwater (North Carolina Health News) and Melba Newsome (Climate Central) This story was produced through a collaboration between North Carolina Health News and Climate Central. Climate Central’s Jennifer Brady and Elizabeth Miller contributed data reporting. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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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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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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Association of Health Care Journalists

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Adequate coverage of groundwater contamination is crucial as it’s both a regional environmental issue and a largely invisible public health crisis that could have profound long-term impacts. Why this story matters now The PFAS contamination crisis is emblematic of the broader struggle to balance economic activity with public health.

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Association of Health Care Journalists

APRIL 22, 2025

The Association of Health Care Journalists is thrilled to announce the inaugural class of fellows selected for the 2025 AHCJ Firearm Violence Reporting Fellowship. Learn more about AHCJs other health journalism fellowships. Fellows will also receive a $5,000 award upon the successful completion of the project.

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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. IHS Budget Advocacy : The IHS National Tribal Budget Formulation Workgroup recommends $73B for IHS and nearly $1B for UIOs in FY27.

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