Research Archives

06.18.2024 Rural hospital facility with a 'Closed' sign out front

Health Equity

The Toll of Rural Hospital Closures

From economic decline and unemployment to worsening health outcomes, rural hospital closures harm the health of the surrounding community.

Fellow Dani Weissert

06.17.2024 Lines of desks in an empty public school classroom

How COVID-19 Affected U.S. Public School Enrollments

The pandemic resulted in the largest decline in public school enrollment in history, with virtual learning districts facing the biggest drop.

Guest Author Micah Baum

06.14.2024 Distressed white grainy texture over black background

Flickering Flames, Lingering Threats

While use of flame retardants has steadily declined, products of the past and present may pose lasting concerns for the health of the public.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

06.12.2024 Young female shopper reading the label of a food product in a grocery store

Understanding Food Insecurity Risk in the U.S.

Roughly 75% of food insecurity in the U.S. occurs in households with role-related risk factors, such as age, disability, or job loss.

Guest Author Seth Berkowitz

06.07.2024 Closeup of woman with empty blister pack of pills using telehealth pharmacy on a smartphone at home

Health Equity

The Murky World of Direct-to-Consumer Telehealth

With easy access to medical services and prescriptions, the consumer appeal of direct-to-consumer telehealth providers is clear. But the disadvantages are equally clear.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

06.05.2024 Solitary defocused man in background with soft waving grass in an abstract, contemplative nature background - mental health concept

Understanding Mental Health Among Rural Populations

Cultural variations among Black and White rural populations deeply and uniquely impact their perceptions of mental health.

Guest Author Caroline Efird

05.30.2024

The Cost of Counting Sheep: Rethinking the Role of Medication

The sleep aid industry is booming, reflecting a troubling reliance on medication to get a good night's sleep.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

05.21.2024

Health Equity

Public Health’s Compensation Crisis

The U.S. is facing a mass exodus of young public health workers. Salary discrepancies between the private and public sectors are not helping the problem.

Fellow Heather Sherr

05.17.2024

Decoding the Violence of Neighborhoods

Prolonged exposure to violence can have profound health implications, affecting individuals and generations.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

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