Medical debt impacts millions nationwide, but aggregate data hide the unique struggles of #AANHPI communities. A new report from @communitycatalyst.org uses disaggregated data to uncover the community's challenges and outline solutions. Learn more: communitycatalyst.org/resource/the...

In the 1940s, my father got smallpox in India, which led to severe scarring he’s carried his whole life. As the US debates ending vaccine research, programs, and mandates, I'm reminded that vaccine-preventable diseases don't just kill—they leave lasting physical and emotional scars. (1/2)

Congratulations to the grantees! You play such an essential role in creating equitable health systems.

"I am living the very definition of the American dream — working in Boston on the latest science. Now that is being taken away.” Science, progress, and the pursuit of knowledge make the "American dream" possible. Gutting opportunities for scholars is a devastating loss for all of us.

In a troubling finding, CPS data show that the uninsured rate for Black people rose significantly in 2024, potentially reflecting the fact that Medicaid is a disproportionately important source of coverage. tinyurl.com/bdfadufc

Some big #NumbersDay releases today—Just a reminder that the Census data are incredibly valuable. We get transparent and non-politicized data to make informed decisions about what policies are delivering economic security for working people.

🚨 New from @ptrchn1.bsky.social 🚨 Despite being one of the wealthiest states, 1 in 8 New Jersey children live in poverty. However, New Jersey has the resources to dramatically cut child poverty through direct cash assistance to families. Read more: www.njpp.org/publications...

International and immigrant researchers and students are being surveilled and criminalized for doing academic work that goes against what authorities want to hear. This is bigger than an immigration issue—it’s a democracy issue. dailybruin.com/2025/04/13/o...

Thanks @jenniferngandu.bsky.social! What gives me hope is @commhsp.bsky.social's tips for communicating effectively about health disparities. It start with looking at what communities bring to the table. commhsp.org/tips-for-com... What brings you hope @joanalker1.bsky.social?

Policies that help people and families participate fully in the economy are shown to help them lead healthier and happier lives. Baby bonds are the next step forward. It’s not just a bold idea. It’s building on what we know works.

American research science is facing an unprecedented crisis as federal grants get canceled & scientists are being laid off. A new @ssir.org article outlines how foundations can deploy their resources through social investments to stabilize research while building a more resilient system.

We're excited to welcome Howard County Executive Calvin Ball as our newest CGI member this week! Howard County recently launched a new guaranteed income pilot program to look at the impact of 20 families receiving $1,000 a month in unrestricted cash payments for one full year.

President Trump’s massive tax and spending plan cuts Medicaid by almost $1 trillion over the next decade, risking service cuts and closures that could force rural women to travel farther to safely have a baby.

Broadband internet access is a matter of health equity. As the data reminds us: women do not live single-issue lives. Overcoming broadband deserts is critical to ensuring communities everywhere can access reproductive care and the resources they need to thrive. Learn more: nwlc.org/resource/whe...

Another day, another setback. I’m disappointed to see SCOTUS uphold the NIH research cuts. Cuts include research around DEI, COVID-19, and transgender health. It’s much more than research on the line—it’s people’s lives. www.science.org/content/arti...

The removal of critical federal data will have repercussions across state and local health departments. "If you walked on an airplane and they had all the instruments blacked out, you would walk off that plane," de Beaumont President and CEO Brian C. Castrucci told Governing. https://bit.ly/3UH71aS

Across rural America, Medicaid is a lifeline. That includes low-income seniors who need supplemental coverage in addition to Medicare, and people of all ages with disabilities.

The abrupt attempt to oust Dr. Susan Monarez, the CDC’s director just weeks after her Senate confirmation, is yet another glaring sign of Secretary Kennedy’s failed leadership and reckless mismanagement. www.apha.org/news-and-med...

The college experience is changing–and not in a good way…The federal government’s ongoing campaign against universities is stripping programs away that not only further students' learning, but support them financially. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/E...

This is just disturbing. Reproductive justice is connected to immigration in more ways than one. We have the data, now we just need more firsthand stories, like this one, that emphasize the true impact and help us dismantle inequities. www.wired.com/story/senate...

What scholars and students choose to study may not just cost them their federal funding—it could cost them their freedom. This is a reminder that when academic freedom begins to erode, our other fundamental freedoms follow. hammerandhope.org/article/geor...

“To take away the decision-making power from local communities on this issue and others is very, very concerning,” We spoke to @acvollers.bsky.social about our new report on the alarming trend of states blocking cities, towns and counties from passing paid sick time. stateline.org/2025/07/10/1...

Big news: Supported by Urban and RWJF, 30 organizations have received grants to utilize local #data to create healthier, more connected #communities. These projects will address issues like housing, food access, climate, health, and transit. Meet the grantees: https://urbn.is/LocalData2025

Research shows that what we see on TV and movies influences our knowledge, attitudes and behaviors. The TV series “The Pitt” understands that.

Powerful episode of @kresge.org’s Pathbreakers series featuring @monahanna.bsky.social‬! Data has shown us that when families have proper support, it improves economic stability & reduces health disparities. I love how she talks about the importance of this. pathbreakers.kresge.org/story/dr-mon...

Disaggregated data is more important than people realize. It’s not just about having inaccurate data, but it’s about the stories and experiences that get erased when we generalize communities.

New CBO estimates of the coverage impact of reconciliation law. Its #Medicaid cuts will raise uninsured by 7.5M in 2034 out of total 10M uninsured increase under law. 87% of coverage losses from Medicaid cuts are result of work requirements & provider tax restrictions. www.cbo.gov/system/files...

Everybody gets sick. But workers whose employers don't provide paid sick time are often forced to take a pay cut just to stay home, recover and avoid infecting others. This is why paid sick time laws are so important – and why we need a federal standard.

Dr. Sunghee Lee (@sungheelee.bsky.social‬) featured in this NYT article examining the consequences of deep NIH cuts on health disparities research. Her work on dementia in underrepresented populations was defunded despite its critical value. Read more: myumi.ch/W6dZb #HealthEquity #SocialResearch

Data are deeply personal, and communities should be part of controlling their own narratives. @debeaumontfndtn.bsky.social‬’s new blog dives into how four MADE for Health Justice communities are creating and using community-centered and community-governed data. debeaumont.org/news/2025/pe...

Public health has and always will be political. This year has made that impossible to ignore or stay silent about @urbanaffairsreview.bsky.social's Remixed podcast explores how current politics are reshaping health research and local programs.

Horrific. mRNA vaccines have saved millions of lives and could save millions more. “I don’t think I’ve seen a more dangerous decision in public health in my 50 years in the business,” said Mike Osterholm, a UMN expert on infectious diseases & pandemic preparations. www.huffpost.com/entry/rfk-va...

Where have all the women scientists gone? A powerful new blog post explores the struggles as a new mother in science, revealing how a lack of support and insufficient #PaidLeave are pushing women out of their careers. #WomenInSTEM #STEMCareers jenniferguida.substack.com/p/where-have...

I never thought I’d see a day where research studies working to advance health equity in healthcare, immigration, and nutrition would be paused or shut down entirely due to politics… But here we are.

This is such a great interview from @planetmoney.bsky.social‬! Listen to hear why Baby Bonds isn’t just a bold idea, it’s an evidence-based policy that can change lives. www.npr.org/transcripts/...

The fear of deportation outweighs the need for medical care for many pregnant people. This administration's push to end birthright citizenship (temporarily blocked but ongoing) will only make things worse. This is a direct attack on reproductive justice and human rights. bsky.app/profile/oxhr...

If public health is about protecting all communities, why are so many still left behind? @commhsp.bsky.social’s new report offers insights for journalists, advocates, and leaders about why and how to frame issues like #StructuralRacism and #HealthInequity to drive change. bsky.app/profile/comm...

Americans are hitting our limit watching profit be prioritized over people. Our health system hasn’t worked well for a long time, and now we’ve watched it be stripped for parts to pad the one percent’s pockets. Healthcare is not a luxury; it should be a right. Our system needs to recognize that.

In this episode of PathBreakers, @monahanna.bsky.social talks Rx Kids, a cash prescriptions program for expectant mothers in Michigan and the largest cash-transfer program in the country. Rx Kids centers love and trust by design and significantly improves health outcomes for babies and new mothers.

“When science is sidelined, people are harmed.” This line from @ucs.org‬ hits hard. Daily attacks on science are erasing decades of progress and putting more than lives at risk. Our democracy is under attack. Read more: www.ucs.org/resources/sc...

A new @urbaninstitute.bsky.social report shows how aggregated data hides the reality that the poverty rates for some Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander groups are more than DOUBLE the national average. When we break down the data, stark economic inequities are revealed.

As we mark Medicaid’s 60th anniversary, we celebrate a program that provides coverage to one in five Americans. The recent #Medicaid cuts aren’t just numbers in a ledger—they will terminate healthcare coverage for nearly 10 million people and families.

“Anti-immigrant policy can and will weaken our entire caregiving infrastructure.”

The recent SCOTUS decision in Medina v. Planned Parenthood strips freedoms in healthcare, like choosing your provider and access to services like cancer screenings and birth control. We need more freedoms and choices in our health system, not less. www.kff.org/policy-watch...

New research shows the Affordable Care Act helped reduce health inequities among American Indians and Alaska Natives, but we still have a ways to go to overcome generations of systemic barriers that created deep health inequities for Indigenous peoples. www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/...

+122 new cities added to the map on NYU City Health Dashboard! I’m especially excited to dive into the data on the 6 new cities in my home state of NJ and the new feature with historical redlining maps! Check it out: www.cityhealthdashboard.com/blog-media/s...

Sports have always been more than competition. When athletes use their platforms for justice, they don't just change their sport—they can shine a light on systemic issues and drive real change. That's why stories like Allyson Felix's are so powerful.

Almost 6.7 million Latinas of reproductive age live in the 26 states that have banned or are likely to ban abortions, according to a new analysis from the National Partnership for Women & Families and the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice. www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/...

A new report from the Urban Institute and National CAPACD reveals wide differences in poverty and costs of living among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander #communities – differences often hidden by aggregated #data. Explore the #research. urbn.is/AANHPIEconData

To understand why structural racism persists, we need to look at our society’s deep narratives. Race Forward is honored to be part of the @rwjf.bsky.social's Mindsets Consortium working to address how deeply ingrained individualism contributes to racial and health inequities in the U.S.