A Letter to the Public Health Community
It is not in spite of her Judaism, but because of it, that Dari feels compelled to speak out. Her time in Jerusalem and the West Bank allowed her to witness firsthand the ongoing struggle for self-determination and to stand in solidarity with communities facing the same state-sanctioned violence, oppression, and displacement her ancestors endured.
What Working Across Countries Taught Me About Cultural Complexity in Global Health
Once I began working in global health, I gained a much deeper sense of how cultural complexity shows up in the work, even when you are not physically on the ground. Most of my involvement has been through coordinating research, conducting interviews virtually, and navigating the perspectives of people who live and work in completely different environments than my own.
Volunteering Still Matters — Even When Life Feels Overwhelming
Let’s be honest. Being an early-career public health professional right now is a bit overwhelming. The job market is tight, workloads are heavy, and most of us are juggling multiple responsibilities just to get by. When you are constantly switching between job responsibilities, meetings, job applications, and personal tasks, volunteering can feel like a burden or something you will consider doing “one day”.
The Aftermath of the 2025 Shutdown: What Does It Mean for Public Health?
The 2025 government shutdown is over, but its impact on public health will not disappear overnight. Even though funding has resumed, the interruption disrupted critical functions, and rebuilding will require some work.
Loneliness in Plain Sight: Inequities in Long-Term Care
Loneliness isn’t just a feeling, it is also a major public health crisis within the walls of many long-term care facilities around the world. For many older adults of color, it is a reflection of lifelong inequities that don’t disappear with age. Isolation lives behind the sterile walls of assisted living centers and nursing homes, quietly shaping who gets heard, and who gets forgotten.
What Do the 2025 Election Results Mean for the Democratic Party?
The 2025 elections marked a pivotal moment for the Democratic Party as it was a chance of redemption after the 2024 presidential election loss. Tuesday’s results were seen as the first real test of whether Democrats could rebuild their campaign.
Imbalances of Power in Global Health Partnerships: Decolonizing Public Health Interventions
What does it mean to have a global health partnership? Is it always a collaboration between a high-income country (HIC) and a low- or middle-income country (LMIC)? Does it simply involve the transfer of resources or aid to an LMIC? And how do we measure the balance or imbalance of power within these partnerships? These are the questions we should be asking.
The Value of Listening: Why Qualitative Data Matters in Global Health
When we talk about research or evaluation in global health, numbers tend to take priority. We often ask: How many people were reached? How much did infection rates drop? What percentage of patients completed treatment? These questions are very vital, but they only tell part of the story. Behind every statistic lies a person, a lived experience, and a context that numbers alone cannot capture. This is where qualitative data becomes not just valuable, but essential.