So, what IS public health? We went to @jhu.edu Homewood campus and asked students what they think public health is. Here's how they responded (really good in our opinion!) Drop below what question we should ask next

Chronic absenteeism can reflect current health problems—and foreshadow future ones. Researchers see absenteeism as another vital sign of the well-being of students, just like height, weight, and blood pressure. magazine.publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/chronic...

Unlike some public health challenges, drowning prevention can be straightforward. Low-cost, community-based solutions, when scaled, can save the lives of thousands. magazine.publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/water-s...

Most of the foods we eat are ultra-processed. So what does that actually mean? Swipe to learn what ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are, if they are healthy, and ways that you can reduce bad UPF intake. To read more: publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/what-ar...

It's getting cold out...that means it's flu shot season! Find where you can get yours now: vaccinefinder.org

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is taking a public health approach to reducing gun violence. So far, the city has seen an unprecedented reduction in the number of homicides and other violent crimes. He discusses this progress on Public Health On Call 🎧 podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/973-baltimor...

Cuts to Affordable Care Act subsidies highlight a troubling trend in health care costs. Swipe to learn what this means in insurance costs for Americans. Read more: publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/whats-b...

Kristen Johansson details her journey with Lyme disease and how it led her to public health in the newest issue of Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health magazine. Read her full story: magazine.publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/when-ly...

Environmental toxins can cause neurodevelopmental problems, obesity, and more in kids. Researchers are working on strategies to identify exposures, new methods for understanding chemicals’ dangerous synergies, and better ways to minimize risks. magazine.publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/decodin...

🧵Is opioid settlement $ living up to its promise? @kffhealthnews.org @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social & @shatterproofhq.bsky.social built a database showing 10,500+ ways it was spent—or not—last year, from treatment & housing to police drones & a drug awareness magician kffhealthnews.org/news/article...

Increasing legalization and scant research on today’s cannabis products is complicating guidance for nursing mothers. Swipe to learn what we know. magazine.publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/cannabi...

This month is National Child Safety and Protection Month. Safety tip #1: Take your kids to playgrounds with shock-absorbing surfaces such as rubber, sand, or mulch. If your child falls, the landing will be more cushioned. Learn more at: bit.ly/4hMvxSI

Proposed cuts to the SNAP program will have devastating impacts on families across the country. Wondering what you can do to help? Bloomberg Fellow Allison Duda and Bloomberg Professor of American Health Kristin Mmari share more in our latest blog post: americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/why-sna...

The expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies is setting higher premiums and pushing coverage out of reach. Gerard Anderson discusses the political battle behind rising insurance costs and ripple effects across the health care system. podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/972-inside-r...

Dr. Alba Azola lays out the research on long COVID, including the new diagnoses she’s seeing in patients after multiple COVID infections and how clinicians are approaching treatment. podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/970-what-we-...

Averaging just a few dollars per person a day, SNAP helps the most vulnerable Americans, including people with low incomes, children, older adults, veterans, and people with disabilities.

SNAP, America’s largest anti-hunger program, provides supplemental food benefits for over 40 million people. Swipe to learn what the program is, why it has been at the top of newsfeeds, and what would happen without SNAP. publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/what-is...

Public Health On Call has won two Signal Awards 🎉 🥈"The Fight for a Swimmable Harbor in Baltimore" in the Science & Education category for Individual Episodes 🥉Our Vaccines 101 series in the Science & Education category for Limited Series and Specials 🔗 tinyurl.com/yd6mpama 🔗 tinyurl.com/2c2thask

How can we ensure childhood adversity doesn’t undermine adult well-being? Researchers at @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social are developing new ways to help young people navigate trauma so early hardship doesn’t define their future: magazine.publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/adult-w...

Since a major global outbreak of mpox in 2022, clade II mpox has been circulating at low levels in the U.S. But three new cases in California were identified as clade I mpox, a much more lethal form of the virus. BSPH doctoral student @drbanda.bsky.social shares insight on what this means.

Always make sure your helmet is a 10/10! Make sure your helmet always fits securely, meets safety standards for its intended use, and is replaced if when expired, damaged, or outgrown. Drop below your favorite helmet and what score you think it would have.

COVID vaccines are now available to anyone—no prescription needed! Swipe for resources on where to find one near you.

Dean Pollack Porter, a born and raised New Yorker, is more than ready to cheer for the Knicks in their season opener tonight! 🏀 ... don't worry, she's not dissing Baltimore, we don't have an NBA team lol Who are you cheering for? (I heard her husband is rooting for the Cavs 👀)

The combined MMR vaccine provides lifesaving protection against infections of measles, mumps, and rubella. On Public Health On Call, Dr. William Moss details the history of MMR vaccines and the public health dangers posed by changing the recommendations. podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/963-separati...

As evidence linking increased screen time with poor mental health mounts, schools and parents alike are scrambling to create guardrails. At the same time, legislators are pursuing new efforts to regulate children’s access to unfettered and constant digital content.

October is #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth! A new project led by Charvonne Holliday Nworu, in partnership with House of Ruth Maryland, established a hotline in Baltimore to give people at risk of harming their partners a new way to process their feelings. americanhealth.jhu.edu/ipvprevention

Public Health On Call will soon release our 1,000th episode—and you can join the celebration 🎉 Submit questions for our hosts by October 31 for the opportunity to hear your voice on the podcast. 🎙️Email voice memos to [email protected].

What is mifepristone, aka “the abortion pill”? A lot of misinformation and skepticism exist around the drug’s safety. However, decades of evidence have shown that mifepristone is extremely safe and very effective. Swipe to learn more about the medication. publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/what-is...

"In the case of air pollution, every dollar spent on the Clean Air Act results in a $25 to $30 return on investment in terms of health prevention or in terms of disease avoidance. I mean, that's stunning. How many programs do we have where we get that kind of return on investment?"

The hepatitis B vaccination is an essential safety net for newborns. Without vaccination, as many as 9 in 10 infants infected with hepatitis B in their first year of life will develop chronic infection that can lead to liver failure and death. publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/why-hep...

"I want my story to lead to a day when patients and scientists alike not only understand Lyme disease but use their superpowers to overcome it," says Kristen Johansson, a @jhu.edu undergrad working in Nicole Baumgarth’s lab. magazine.publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/when-ly...

"Information Sick" explores how misinformation erodes public health—and how new media innovations can help create healthier communities. https://ow.ly/zJQk50X8xzS

Breaking up the combination MMR vaccine would mean that children would receive six injections instead of two. But that's not all. Swipe to learn more about the MMR vaccine and the other issues that would arise from separating it. publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/what-to...

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, a chance for anyone and everyone to unite in the work to end domestic violence. This month, work to create a safe space for survivors to share their experiences without fear of judgment or blame. Learn more at: bit.ly/4mya2pu #CallforUnity #WithSurvivors

Baltimore Week is here! Join us for events happening thru October 9 - Read full details and RSVP for events at SOURCE.jhu.edu/BaltimoreWeek Open to students, faculty and staff from @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social @hopkinsnursing.bsky.social @hopkinsmedicine.bsky.social

Does taking Tylenol during pregnancy cause autism in children? @bklee.bsky.social and @lizstuart.bsky.social break down the science of causality on Public Health On Call 🎧 podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/953-interpre...

On Monday, President Trump claimed that acetaminophen, or Tylenol, could cause autism spectrum disorder when taken during pregnancy.  Christine Ladd-Acosta discusses the statement in today’s edition of Expert Insights. Read more: us3.campaign-archive.com?u=0a43ad874d...

Does A really cause B? @lizstuart.bsky.social joined Public Health On Call earlier this year to offer a crash course in biostatistics and explain the nuances of designing studies that accurately assess causality. 🎧 johnshopkinssph.libsyn.com/794-does-a-r...

Registration is now open for the @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social’s October Open House, offered both on-campus and virtually. Register and view the agenda online: publichealth.jhu.edu/offices-and-...

I will be in beautiful Baltimore MD speaking @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social on Tuesday evening Sept 30 publichealth.jhu.edu/events/2025/...

Powerful narratives can transform awareness into resources and policy change. Tune in to The SDG Media Zone's #UNGA80 program on actionable storytelling—featuring @johnshopkinsccp.bsky.social and the @jhu.edu Institute for Planetary Health. 🗓️ Sept. 24 🕝 2:30 pm 🔗 www.un.org/sdgmediazone/

What’s happening to all of the lifesaving supplies from abandoned USAID projects? @theatlantic.com's @hana-kiros.bsky.social explains on Public Health On Call 🎧 podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/947-taxpayer...

Regular physical activity provides significant physical and mental health benefits, yet @who.int estimates that many adults and adolescents do not meet the recommended levels of physical activity. Consider this post as some encouragement: there are many ways to get your “steps” in!

The U.S. withdrawal from the WHO and cuts to USAID and NIH funding have “dismantled over half a century of ... public health forums and initiatives,” says Erin Sorrell. But global health programs play a vital role in protecting public health at home. magazine.publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/the-cos...

The science and soul of public health centers around people, stories, and lived experiences. Jared Ellsworth, MPH ’23, shares why he dedicated his life to public health, to his community, and to shifting perspectives. Read the full story: magazine.publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/science...

Join OIDA on Thurs, Oct 9 at 1:00 pm ET (10:00 am PT) as we host a Q&A with Christopher K. Haddock & Andrew Kolodny about their research team's recently published article on opioid marketing to veterans. Register for Zoom webinar here: jhjhm.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Who should get a COVID vaccine this fall? Dr. Fiona Havers shares what her research says on Public Health On Call. 🎧 johnshopkinssph.libsyn.com/943-who-can-...

Autism diagnosis rates have risen over the past two decades. MK Haber and Andrea Harmony from @thosenerdygirls.bsky.social explain what's behind the increase. To learn more: publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/is-ther...

While law enforcement typically files for the activation of red flag laws, in six states, clinicians can also petition for ERPOs, and help prevent patients in crisis from accessing firearms—potentially averting gun violence or suicide. magazine.publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/how-doc...