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01.09.2020 a graph of a diagram

Public Health Without Public Funds

There is growing consensus about the role and importance of public health among policymakers, but increasing federal monies have not followed.

Fellow Oluwatobi Alliyu

01.07.2020 a map of the united states

Cravings for a Reality Check

A surge in respiratory illness and death associated with vaping and electronic-cigarette use calls on health agencies and departments to prevent new cases.

Fellow Jori Fortson

12.19.2019 a graph of the states of health care

ACA Enrollment Update

For now, the ACA survives. In many places, it has stabilized, allowing the millions of Americans who obtain insurance to become healthier.

Fellow Julia Garcia

12.17.2019 a graph of different colored bars

An Invisible Driver of Medical Costs

Cost of care for individuals with both behavioral and medical conditions can be two to three times higher than for individuals with only medical illness.

Fellow Oluwatobi Alliyu

12.03.2019 a graph of a number of cases

Sexual & Reproductive Health
Sex and Sexuality

Rise in STIs

Substance use, unstable housing, and reduced condom use among young people and men who have sex with men are part of the increased number of cases of STIs.

Fellow Jori Fortson

11.27.2019 a map with a number of locations

Parks as Violence Prevention

Parks and Recreation Departments can be strong, nontraditional partners in promoting resilience and preventing violence among youth.

Fellow Jori Fortson

11.21.2019 a map of the united states

PrEP Talk

Improving access to PrEP across the country for those out-of-reach from nearby providers will be a crucial component to end the HIV epidemic by 2030.

Fellow Greg Kantor

11.18.2019 a graph of a vaccine

Vaccine Hesitancy Is Still Trending

Vaccine advocates are drowning out vaccine denouncers. Very few are engaging others and changing opinions as tweeters exist in separate bubbles.

Fellow Greg Kantor

11.15.2019 a graph of a bar chart

Mental & Behavioral Health

Updating Your Health Status

Questions about privacy and consent arise as researchers predict diagnoses by analyzing individuals' Facebook status updates and electronic medical records.

Fellow Oluwatobi Alliyu

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