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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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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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January 16, 2025

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

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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Health Department Releases Strategy to Address Chronic Disease

Fund for Public Health NYC

The NYC Health Department has released a new strategy to address the root causes of chronic diseases, which are the leading causes of death for New Yorkers. This comprehensive report, part of the HealthyNYC initiative, outlines a plan to reduce health inequities and promote healthier lives for all.

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HealthyNYC – Extending the Lifespan of New Yorkers

Fund for Public Health NYC

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. Update: March, 2024 – HealthyNYC codified into law. “ Dr.

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October Policy Updates: Budget Consultations, Historic Apology, Traditional Healing Coverage, and More

National Council on Urban Indian Health

Federal Comment Deadlines : Key upcoming federal deadlines for public comment on health policies affecting Native communities. NCUIH in Action & Recent Events : NCUIH leadership has been active at recent events, advocating for health equity and policy support for urban Native communities.

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Trump’s proposed child tax credit expansion may boost health equity

Association of Health Care Journalists

But, in a recent editorial that appeared in JAMA Pediatrics , a pair of medical experts called the COVID-19 pandemic-era child tax credit expansion in 2021, “one of the most successful antipoverty initiatives,” that verifiably improved health for children and their caregivers. The story’s not over once a decision is made.