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04.27.2023 woman sits in the audience during the performance of a play

Art's Part in Public Health

Accessing and engaging with art has a number of public health benefits, but the art industry needs continued support to ensure its recovery in a post-pandemic world.

Fellow Abby Outterson

04.13.2023 man in wheelchair waits at bus stop for accessible public transportation

Equitable Transportation for All

The current U.S. paratransit system limits those with disabilities from full participation in their communities, which can pose barriers to accessing essential needs like health care or employment.

Guest Author Elizabeth Izampuye

04.11.2023 water drips from an old water faucet

U.S. Water Problems

Clean water is unaffordable for about 35% of households in the U.S. Without renewed government investment, access will never be equitable.

Guest Author PhiYen Nguyen

03.29.2023 hands plant a sapling in the ground

Planting Trees to Shade Generations to Come

The cost of failing to address today’s environmental tragedies means economic ruin, and fewer people living to see tomorrow.

Guest Author Adaeze Okorie

03.23.2023 a hand holding a pill and a magnifying glass

The Responsibility We Cannot Share

As women’s reproductive rights are being stripped away, men’s participation in family planning is essential. But long-acting, reversible, and reliable contraceptive options for men do not exist yet.

Fellow Barbara Espinosa

03.22.2023 a person holding a phone

Public Health's Role in Supporting the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Through evaluation and accountability, policy development, and public trust building, public health professionals can play a key role in supporting the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Guest Authors Kristen Quinlan, Bruce Crow, Kimberly Townsend

03.14.2023 a blue plate with a sad face on it next to a fork and knife

The Image of the Diabetic Body

Too often diabetic children make enemies of their bodies while trying to strike a balance between enjoying what they eat and managing their blood sugar.

Fellow Connor McCombs

03.13.2023 a group of people walking on a helicopter

Uvalde and the South Texas Whole Blood Deployment Program

In the wake of the 2022 mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, the Whole Blood Deployment Program provided critical resources to an overwhelmed medical center, offering an example of how to improve emergency response in the U.S.

Guest Author Angelo Ciaraglia

03.08.2023 a close up of a gun

This Is Our Lane: Firearm Injury Prevention Advocacy

A multi-pronged public health approach is needed to decrease gun-related deaths in children, including effective advocacy, partnerships with elected officials, and continued efforts to enact safe storage laws.

Guest Author Deanna Behrens

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