Results for Public Health Program Administration

When Dr. Keri Norris attended the American Public Health Association's Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA this November, she snapped a picture of a display from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. It explained a documented fact that more public health officials see as a crucial point in fighting health care disparities. They understand that your zip code plays an important part in your health care. Medical…

My lifesaving medical team at Prince George's Hospital Center When you are a patient in the hospital, I personally find that teamwork allows progress to take place. Everyone is in it together and within the healthcare atmosphere the people around you become a new kind of support system, or even in a lot of ways, a new family that understands the pain and frustration you feel. This new family is not traced back through genetics, but rather through life experience. I know that…

It can start with forgetting things such as names and addresses or with trouble concentrating. It can affect decision-making and rob independence. The “it” is cognitive impairment. And because a growing U.S. senior population means more cases of cognitive decline down the road, it signals an even greater task for health workers who must intervene through prevention, treatment and research to keep senior brains healthy. One…

For our February workshop, we are excited to feature as our main speaker - Melissa Ng, Senior Benefits Advisor, US Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration. Getting it Right - Knowing Your Fiduciary Responsibilities: The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) will present an introduction to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and cover some of the basics of retirement and health plan administration. Strong…

2436 views How to achieve universal health coverage (UHC) can be a polarizing topic when public and private sector proponents square off. One view is that all aspects of health care belong in the domain of the public sector, while another is that private markets and players offer solutions to address the challenges and constraints of government-financed and government-provided health care. The good news is that…

2432 views How to achieve universal health coverage (UHC) can be a polarizing topic when public and private sector proponents square off. One view is that all aspects of health care belong in the domain of the public sector, while another is that private markets and players offer solutions to address the challenges and constraints of government-financed and government-provided health care. The good news is that…

Air pollution is a serious threat to public health and the environment of developing countries. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) , around 7 million people died prematurely in 2012 – one in eight of total global deaths – as a result of exposure to air pollution. A recent estimate by the WHO shows that more than 90% of air pollution-related deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries in Asia and Africa. Given a high reliance on coal for their energy demand…

“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” – Stephen R. Covey Suicide is a complex public health issue, and no single factor leads to suicide. We can all take actions to support someone in crisis by “being there.” Check in with family members, friends and acquaintances, and really listen. Learn the signs of crisis and determine whether that person should be in touch with sources of care and support. Become familiar with suicide…

More than 8 million children are at risk of losing their public health coverage or SNAP benefits if the Trump administration finalizes its proposed “public charge” rule, according to a new study.

Although the opioid epidemic is getting worse, a panel of experts says it’s still possible to stem the abuse of prescription drugs and other substances while continuing to provide patients who suffer from chronic pain access to pain medications. But it will take years to undo the damage, as well as a coordinated response from the federal government, states and healthcare providers.