Viewpoint Archives

03.22.2022 person in bed

Death’s Witness: The Toll on Family Caregivers

Families need thorough educational, planning, and support resources, to mentally prepare for providing end-of-life care.

Fellow Sara Mar

03.15.2022 stadium under lights

Health Equity

The I in TEAM

Though rugged individualism can breed innovation, it has fostered a society that fiercely opposes — even fears — collectivism.

Fellow Rubina Veerakone

03.08.2022 US map with pills

Prioritizing Harm Reduction Funding Without Stigma

The intersection of the Covid-19 pandemic and opioid epidemic has necessitated federal funding toward harm reduction.

Guest Author C To

03.04.2022 health coverage

Covering All, Regardless of Immigration Status

Health insurance for all is a very real and concrete action states can take to address the glaring racial disparities in health that the pandemic has exposed.

Guest Author Amanda Lugg

02.03.2022 hand holding voting button

Health Equity

Protect Public Health by Protecting the Right to Vote

Prioritizing voting rights will help improve and protect public health.

Guest Author Samantha Burkhart

02.01.2022 pregnant women telehealth visit

Applying Pandemic Lessons to Improve Reproductive Health

Positive policy changes implemented during the pandemic should continue to promote reproductive health long-term.

Guest Authors Rosemary Raymundo, Alexandra Skinner, Julia Raifman

01.21.2022 two hands outstretched

Taking a Stand Against Suicide

How to use a new policy statement to guide your suicide prevention advocacy efforts.

Guest Authors Emily Schmied, Kristen Quinlan

01.19.2022 child getting vaccinated

School-Based Health: Easy Access to Care

School-based health centers improve access to care for students.

Guest Author Chris Kjolhede

01.13.2022 graphs and arrows

At Risk: Student Surveys and Youth Health

Student health surveys are a critical tool for making data-driven decisions to protect and improve the health of young people.

Guest Authors Kristen Quinlan, Shari Kessel Schneider, Lauren Gilman

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