By Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez – It’s not easy to make public health decisions without access to good data. And epidemiologists and public health workers for Native American communities say they’re often in the dark because state and federal agencies restrict their access to the latest numbers.
By Charlotte Huff – For rural patients, getting cancer treatment close to home has always been difficult. But in recent years, chemotherapy deserts have expanded across the United States, with 382 rural hospitals halting services from 2014 to 2022, according to a report published this year by Chartis, a health analytics and consulting firm.
House Calls with Dr. Vivek Murthy is a podcast hosted by the 21st U.S. Surgeon General. In this episode the Surgeon General and Selena Gomez, singer, actress, and founder and creator of Rare Beauty and the Rare Impact Fund, take the stage at the Rare Beauty Mental Health Summit to talk about loneliness, connection, and the power of talking about our mental health.
The thought leaders in our community are good about sharing their thoughts on the issues of today. Here are the top read and shared guest posts of July that we think deserve sharing again.
By Robert Otto Valdez PhD MHSA – I have been contemplating the 2024 AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting, held this year in Baltimore, since its conclusion recently. I hope all attendees had as enjoyable and thought-provoking experience as I had. Congratulations to AcademyHealth for hosting a well-organized meeting with stimulating, informative presentations.
By Robert M. Califf MD – One of the most alarming changes is the recent decline in life expectancy in our country, largely due to the cumulative impact of CCDs, combined with excessive rates of suicide, drug overdose and gun violence, and, of course, COVID-19. How can it be that our prowess in technology is not translating into better health and longevity for the American public?
By Rhonda Collins DNP RN FAAN – I’ve been in the nursing profession for nearly 40 years and recently sat down with AONL CEO, Robyn Begley, to get her take on the future of nursing leadership. With the workplace violence epidemic, advancements of AI in healthcare, and other factors — this can be a lot to process. Here are my thoughts following our discussion.
From KFF News Network – Their latest podcast, ‘An Arm And A Leg’, This week, Hospital facility fees. They can feel like a charge just for walking in the door. Hospitals say they go toward overhead on facilities with lots of specialized equipment and staff, like emergency rooms.
By April Miller – Hospitals encounter numerous challenges when it comes to nurse scheduling. Ensuring adequate staffing levels to meet patient needs while adhering to budget constraints and regulatory requirements poses a significant hurdle.
House Calls with Dr. Vivek Murthy is a podcast hosted by the 21st U.S. Surgeon General. In this episode Physician and best-selling author, Dr. Abraham Verghese joins the Surgeon General for a two-part conversation about how even when a cure is not possible or probable, our presence, attention, and compassion can be healing.
By Rachana Pradhan & Fred Clasen-Kelly – U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared firearm violence a public health crisis, as gun deaths and injuries punctuate daily life in America. On nearly every day of 2024 so far, a burst of gunfire has hit at least four people somewhere in the country. Some days, communities have endured four or five such shootings.
By Robert Otto Valdez PhD MHSA – We are halfway through AHRQ’s 35th anniversary year, and in this third and final blog post about our commemoration, I would like to reflect on the role of AHRQ and our research investments, which have catalyzed major innovations in clinical care and healthcare delivery.
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