Your Local Epidemiologist

APRIL 1, 2025

Today thousands of health workers at the CDC and FDA lost their jobs—effective immediately. Health divisions are gone, and programs are gutted HIV prevention? Gun violence prevention? Reproductive health? Disability health? TB prevention? National survey on drug use and mental health?

Obesity and Chronic Disease Prevention 134

Obesity and Chronic Disease Prevention Mental Health and Public Health Environmental Health and Safety Tobacco Control 134

Association of Health Care Journalists

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

A recent guide focused on reframing the narrative on gun violence provides a roadmap for journalists looking to highlight solutions and spotlight the communities most affected by shootings. The guide , created by the Berkeley Media Studies Group, is geared toward advocates looking to improve the publics understanding of firearm violence.

Mental Health and Public Health 90

Mental Health and Public Health Violence Prevention 90

Association of Health Care Journalists

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

For health care journalists looking to cover firearm violence in rural areas, this study offers some larger context for how guns are viewed in those communities, especially among kids, and presents some potential solutions for keeping those kids safe. Ellison is an excellent source on firearm suicide prevention.

Violence Prevention 124

Violence Prevention Health Education and Training Organizations Mental Health and Public Health 124

Association of Health Care Journalists

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Involvement within the child welfare system may also be a risk factor for gun violence, according to the report. Why this matters The studys findings present several reporting opportunities for health care journalists. Domestic violence in particular is predictive of violent crime, Heldman said.

Health Policy and Advocacy Organizations 99

Health Policy and Advocacy Organizations Mental Health and Public Health Violence Prevention Risk Factors 99

NC Health News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

By Jennifer Fernandez Fewer North Carolina children are dying at the hands of a parent or caregiver, according to a new report by a retired leader of the states health system whose career focused on the well-being of children. Vitaglione, now retired, has continued to study child health issues.

Maternal and Child Health 100

Maternal and Child Health Health Policy and Advocacy Organizations Mental Health and Public Health Ageing and Health 100

Association of Health Care Journalists

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Survivors sometimes wrestle with the physical, emotional, and mental impacts of a gunshot wound for the rest of their lives. Amplifying the voices of survivors is critical for understanding the full extent of firearm violence. Survivors are left with chronic health problems, both physical issues and mental health disorders.

Mental Health and Public Health 111

Mental Health and Public Health Violence Prevention 111

Association of Health Care Journalists

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Access to daily, timely and accurate data is crucial to helping combat the gun violence epidemic and amplifying coverage of this public health crisis. That’s where the Hope and Heal Fund — a California-based philanthropic organization taking a public health approach to preventing gun violence — comes in.

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Mental Health and Public Health Violence Prevention 111