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The Intersection of 911 and 988: Decriminalizing Mental Health Crises

The Health Care Blog

Effective July 2022, a new three-digit telephone number (988) will become the number to call in the case of mental health emergencies. Currently, 911 serves as the default number for people to call, placing the acutely mentally ill on a direct track toward police involvement. This last point deserves more attention.

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Watch: Why the US Has Made Little Progress Improving Black Americans’ Health

KFF Health News

The United States has made almost no progress in closing racial health disparities despite promises, research shows. KFF Health News is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues and is one of the core operating programs at KFF—an independent source of health policy research, polling, and journalism.

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Extended-Stay Hotels, a Growing Option for Poor Families, Can Lead to Health Problems for Kids

KFF Health News

And with rising rents and evictions, and decreased access to federal public housing, the use of extended-stay hotels as a long-term option is becoming more frequent. In the Atlanta area, inspections of extended-stay hotels have revealed ventilation issues, insect infestations, mold, and other health threats.

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Juvenile detention centers in NC under scrutiny for use of isolation

NC Health News

Department of Public Safety , which runs juvenile detention facilities, has filed a series of responses categorically denying the lawsuit’s claims of any policy or practice of regular solitary confinement for young people. The Department of Public Safety oversees 10 state-run detention centers and four county-operated facilities.

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Journalists Address Opioid Settlements, Undiagnosed ADHD, and a Georgia Chemical Fire

KFF Health News

KFF Health News senior correspondent Aneri Pattani discussed Ohio’s $2 billion in opioid settlement funds on WOSU Public Media’s “All Sides with Anna Staver” on Oct. adults on CBS’ “CBS Mornings” on Oct. adults on CBS’ “CBS Mornings” on Oct. Learn more about KFF.

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The Pivot with Nashmia Khan

UNC Epidemiology Blog

What’s your role in public health? I’m a second-year Master of Public Health student in the Health Behavior concentration. Now that I’m in my third semester, I feel like I’ve gotten my bearings and have more flexibility to explore everything both public health and the Triangle area have to offer.

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New report: Shortfall of big city health detectives poses serious threat to public health response

Big Cities Health Coalition

New (2024) study of big city health departments shows they are in dire need of epidemiologists. The shortfall puts at risk the nations efforts to quickly detect and respond to health threats. Epis use many types of data to understand who gets what diseases or health conditions and determine why and how we can possibly prevent them.