A New Approach to Rural Health Care
Policy changes at the local and federal level are needed to transition from the traditional focus on inpatient hospitals to rural health ecosystems that adapt to community needs.
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Without Strong Local Public Health System Support, Counties Suffer More COVID-19 Deaths
At the end of 2020, there were 18.1 more COVID-19 deaths per 100,000 residents in U.S. counties with weaker health system support versus those with stronger support.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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