Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has driven millions of Ukrainians from their homes. Thousands have fled to nearby countries such as Poland, Hungary, and Romania. 34 hospitals, including a maternity and children’s hospital, have been destroyed. The sudden loss of health care infrastructure and medical supply lines are exacerbating pre-existing health inequities among residents of Ukraine. […]
Action is needed to stop the spread of health misinformation. From the campaign against tobacco companies to debunking the myths about vaccines and autism, pushing back against health misinformation has been a perennial battle in public health. Misinformation comes in many forms: deceptive marketing, inaccurate news reporting, untrustworthy websites, or word of mouth among friends […]
With the advent of universal vaccine eligibility for those 12 and older, there was a dramatic decrease in COVID-related hospitalizations and deaths. The pandemic isn’t over yet though; the Delta variant is surging particularly among unvaccinated pockets of the population in the US and abroad. The Delta variant is also causing concern for schools and […]
On January 20, 2020, the first case of the novel coronavirus was identified in Washington State. 28 million cases and more than half a million deaths later, the virus shows no sign of stopping its devastation across the United States. Although vaccination efforts have picked up across the country, Americans should not expect a return […]
If you’re tired of seeing political candidates on your screens every election season, yelling and talking over each other in an attempt to convince you that their vision for the future of health care in America is the correct one, you’re not alone. Perhaps no other issue in America has become as notoriously politicized as […]
