Substance Use Trends Among Veterans
Recent trends suggest that a combination of opioids and stimulants is now a major contributor to overdose deaths among U.S. veterans.
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Filter It Out
With point-of-use water filters installed, 93% of rural communities that depend on groundwater significantly reduced levels of arsenic in their water supply.
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Heidi Kummer
Heidi Kummer is the founder of the independent practice 3C Patient Advocacy and has served as president of the Patient Advocate Certification Board since 2021.
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Sexual Assault Trends in Emergency Departments
The number of reported sexual assault cases increased by 65% between 2006 and 2019, with more survivors seeking medical care than ever before.
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The Cost of Eviction
Pregnant people facing eviction had a higher risk of both low birth weight and preterm birth, with Black women experiencing the highest risk.
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Felonies and Food
Formerly incarcerated adults had an 83% increase in food insecurity compared to those who have never been in prison.
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Supporting Indigenous Elders
Indigenous elders who accessed services through Title VI of the Older Americans Act experienced fewer falls and hospitalizations per year than those who did not receive assistance.
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Ancient but Not Obsolete
Syphilis rates have steadily risen since 2001, particularly among reproductive-age women. This has resulted in increasing rates of congenital syphilis, a condition where a fetus contracts the syphilis infection from the mother during pregnancy.
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Indigenous Populations and COVID-19 Vaccines
Before vaccine rollouts, Indigenous populations experienced higher rates of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths than White populations. Native-led public health efforts closed this gap.
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