Health Equity Archives

03.27.2024 Crowd of people walking on busy city street - abstract city life concept

Community Violence Streetwork: Paved with Good Intentions

Community violence interventions, like streetwork teams, can bring a sense of trust and healing to those deeply affected by gang-related violence.

Fellow Sean Hagan

03.26.2024 "Observing Science" title and tagline on dark grey background

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It's Time To Talk About Peer Review

Would science be the same without the central role played by peer review?

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

03.22.2024 Melody S. Goodman headshot

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Melody S. Goodman

Melody S. Goodman, senior executive vice dean and professor of biostatistics at New York University School of Global Public Health, speaks about her work and the importance of narrative, data-driven storytelling.

Fellow Abby Varker

03.19.2024 "Observing Science" title and tagline on dark grey background

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Funding and the Questions We Ask

Conversations about the production of science cannot be held without also considering the choices of funders.

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

03.18.2024 Symbol of the misinformation available on the internet about the coronavirus pandemic

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Don’t Drink the Bleach: Understanding Conspiracy Theories and Misinformation

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and belief in misinformation were found to be symptoms of the same underlying traits, including perceived victimhood, conflictual behavior, and political ideology.

Fellow Adna Jaganjac

03.15.2024 residential housing

Promoting Housing Stability: Eviction Prediction

Helping the unhoused population requires not only finding stable housing for those without shelter, but also keeping people from losing their homes in the first place.

Fellow Sean Hagan

03.14.2024 Close-up of a young woman's hand holding the hand of an older man lying on a bed. Caregiving concept

Caring for the Caregiver

As the population ages, caregiving from an immediate family member is on the rise. But this informal care can take a detrimental toll on the caregiver's mental, physical, and financial health.

Fellow Kara Schmidt

03.12.2024 "Observing Science" title and tagline on dark grey background

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Science, Fast and Slow

From CRISPR to AI, new technologies progress quickly. The regulation of science needs to be taken seriously from the very start.

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein

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