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Why America's Public Health Has Always Been Fragmented

WebThe nation has enjoyed public health triumphs, with life expectancy far higher than it was a century ago. But responsibility for health has always been scattered, …

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Public Health Struggles With Pandemic and Politics

WebHealth officials have been working at full tilt, plus overtime, for a year and a half now. They recognize that the politics of the pandemic aren’t getting any easier even …

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How Community-Based Programs Improve Public Health

WebThe pandemic highlighted the importance of community-based organizations (CBOs) to the success of public health programs, and a CDC advisory group has …

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The Surprising Link Between Budgeting and Good Health

WebThe idea of participatory budgeting — having citizens engage directly in decisions about how governments spend money — is not new, but there’s increasing …

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New Jersey Issues First-of-Its-Kind Report on COVID-19 Response

WebNew Jersey is the only state to commission an independent review of its COVID-19 actions. The 900-page report details the effects on public health …

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How Insurance Companies Contribute to the Nation’s Mental …

WebAmerica’s mental health crisis is a well-established reality. Headlines heralding bad news about depression, anxiety, substance use and suicide rates are omnipresent.

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Vaccine Skepticism Spreads from COVID to Other Diseases

WebVaccine Skepticism Spreads from COVID to Other Diseases. Growing distrust of vaccines and public health in general is keeping more people from protecting their kids against …

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What Will It Take to Recruit and Retain Public Health Workers

WebA Unique Workforce Federal response to the pandemic has remained a subject of debate, scrutiny and controversy, but the primary responsibility for public health lies with state …

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Native American Communities Improve Health by Restoring Their …

WebTwo Native American communities have received 2023 Culture of Health awards from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Their work is rooted in reviving …

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State Spending on Mental Health Rises. But for How Long

WebState Spending on Mental Health Rises. But for How Long? States have set aside millions of federal dollars for mental health and substance use disorder services, …

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Is the Design of Our Cities Making Us Sick

WebIt’s a movement that has its roots in the 19th century. A key factor to improving public health involves finding ways to induce children to walk to school instead of riding in cars. In …

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The Long History of Vaccine Mandates in the United States

WebWhile these mandates are the first vaccine requirements for COVID-19, the United States has a long history of protecting the nation’s health through vaccines. It began with …

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Loneliness Is a Policy Problem. A Big One.

WebHealth. Loneliness Is a Policy Problem. A Big One. Lack of human connection is bad for your health. Responding to an advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General that a loneliness …

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AmeriCorps Hopes to Breathe Life into Public Health Workforce

WebThe Public Health AmeriCorps may be new, but AmeriCorps members have supported public health efforts in a variety of ways over the years, most recently assisting in a …

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Texas Has the Highest Share of Uninsured in the Country

WebTexas also has the highest rate of uninsured children, with 11.2% of Texans under 18 lacking insurance. That’s more than double the national rate of 5.1%. Children …

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Hispanics Make Up Nearly Half the Nation's Uninsured

WebApril 22, 2024 •. Carl Smith. Hispanics are overrepresented in professions such as agriculture, construction and service industries where employers don't provide insurance …

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The Walking Cure: How Oklahoma City Lost 1 Million Pounds

WebFunded by a sales tax and a multimillion-dollar bond issue, sidewalks, bike and walking paths, and a world-class rowing center popped up in the downtown area. …

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Who’s in Charge

WebThe best book on Jefferson’s constitutional theory is by David Mayer, 1994. Theodore Roosevelt was a Hamiltonian who advocated a very strong and proactive …

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“There is not a sustainable business model for us to continue.”

WebWalmart, regarding its decision to close all 51 of its health-care centers in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois and Texas, as well as to end virtual care services. …

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Kansas Medicaid Expansion Could Reduce Jail Populations

WebIn 2022, the ACLU of Kansas filed a lawsuit against the state over delays in mental health evaluations at Larned. People who face criminal charges have had to wait behind bars …

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The New Jersey Projects Included in Federal Spending Bill

WebThe $1.7 trillion spending bill that will fund the federal government through Sept. 30 includes hundreds of payouts for New Jersey municipalities’ projects, the …

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How Many Police Officers Does a City Need

WebIn general, the largest cities have a greater presence of police officers than smaller and mid-sized jurisdictions. On average, all localities with populations of at least …

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