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https://publichealth.jhu.edu/
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
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Chronic absenteeism can reflect current health problemsâand foreshadow future ones. Researchers see absenteeism as another vital sign of the well-being of students, just like height, weight, and blood pressure.
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Chronic Absenteeism: An Overlooked Vital Sign | Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine
Chronic school absenteeism is a national crisisâfor education and for public health.
https://magazine.publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/chronic-absenteeism-overlooked-vital-sign
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Unlike some public health challenges, drowning prevention can be straightforward. Low-cost, community-based solutions, when scaled, can save the lives of thousands.
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Water Safety, Everywhere | Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine
Drowning is a leading cause of death for young children worldwideâand one of the most preventable.
https://magazine.publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/water-safety-everywhere
4 days ago
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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:
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It's getting cold out...that means it's flu shot season! Find where you can get yours now:
vaccinefinder.org
6 days ago
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Public Health On Call Podcast
10 days ago
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 đ§
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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:
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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:
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Environmental toxins can cause neurodevelopmental problems, obesity, and more in kids. Researchers are working on strategies to identify exposures, new methods for understanding chemicalsâ dangerous synergies, and better ways to minimize risks.
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Decoding Environmental Exposuresâ Lifelong Impacts | Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine
Tracing the health impacts of chemical exposures decades after they happen is endlessly complex. Researchers are finding new ways to untangle the effects.
https://magazine.publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/decoding-environmental-exposures-lifelong-impacts
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14 days ago
đ§”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 spentâor notâlast year, from treatment & housing to police drones & a drug awareness magician
kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
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From Narcan to Gun Silencers, Opioid Settlement Cash Pays Law Enforcement Tabs - KFF Health News
Local governments have received hundreds of millions of dollars from the opioid settlements to support addiction treatment, recovery, and prevention efforts. Their spending decisions in 2024 were some...
https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/opioid-settlements-law-enforcement-spending-states-towns-guns-narcan
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Increasing legalization and scant research on todayâs cannabis products is complicating guidance for nursing mothers. Swipe to learn what we know.
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Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy
14 days ago
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
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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...
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Why SNAP Matters and How We Can Help
Coming cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are going to increase hunger in America, according to Johns Hopkins faculty and students who work in food assistance. These policy a...
https://americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/why-snap-matters-and-how-we-can-help
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13 days ago
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.
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18 days ago
Dr. Alba Azola lays out the research on long COVID, including the new diagnoses sheâs seeing in patients after multiple COVID infections and how clinicians are approaching treatment.
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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.
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What Is SNAP? And Why Does It Matter? | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps, is the United Statesâ largest anti-hunger program and helps an average of 41.7 million Americans per month.
https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/what-is-snap-and-why-does-it-matter
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SNAP, Americaâs 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.
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19 days ago
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20 days ago
Public Health On Call has won two Signal Awards đ đ„"The Fight for a Swimmable Harbor in Baltimore" in the Science & Education category for Individual Episodes đ„Our Vaccines 101 series in the Science & Education category for Limited Series and Specials đ
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BSPH Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health
25 days ago
How can we ensure childhood adversity doesnât undermine adult well-being? Researchers at
@johnshopkinssph.bsky.social
are developing new ways to help young people navigate trauma so early hardship doesnât define their future:
magazine.publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/adult-w...
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For Adult Well-Being, Address Childhood Trauma | Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine
Helping children and adolescents cope with adverse experiences can prevent them from defining the future.
https://magazine.publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/adult-well-being-address-childhood-trauma
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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.
21 days ago
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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.
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Always make sure your helmet is a 10/10!
YouTube video by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
https://youtube.com/shorts/kp4CvqF5gho
24 days ago
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COVID vaccines are now available to anyoneâno prescription needed! Swipe for resources on where to find one near you.
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Dean Pollack Porter, a born and raised New Yorker, is more than ready to cheer for the Knicks in their season opener tonight! đ ... 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 đ)
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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.
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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 childrenâs access to unfettered and constant digital content.
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Mental Health in the Scroll Age | Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine
What is digital life doing to young minds?
https://magazine.publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/mental-health-scroll-age
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28 days ago
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
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Gateway 2 Change
Gateway 2 Change is the first 24/7 hotline in the United States for people at risk of harming an intimate partner.
https://americanhealth.jhu.edu/ipvprevention
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Public Health On Call Podcast
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Public Health On Call will soon release our 1,000th episodeâand you can join the celebration đ Submit questions for our hosts by October 31 for the opportunity to hear your voice on the podcast. đïžEmail voice memos to
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What is mifepristone, aka âthe abortion pillâ? A lot of misinformation and skepticism exist around the drugâs 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...
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"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?"
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Potential crisis looms with loss of environmental health research
With the federal government canceling and scaling back funding in research related to environmental health, scientists worry about the health and economic consequences for society
https://hub.jhu.edu/2025/10/15/environmental-health-research-canceled-grants/
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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...
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"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 Baumgarthâs lab.
magazine.publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/when-ly...
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When Lyme Stopped My Childhood | Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine
The tickborne disease stole years of my life, but it also revealed my superpower.
https://magazine.publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/when-lyme-stopped-my-childhood
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"Information Sick" explores how misinformation erodes public healthâand how new media innovations can help create healthier communities.
https://ow.ly/zJQk50X8xzS
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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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felt a chill in the air, had to drop the fall memes
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about 1 month ago
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
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JHU SOURCE
about 2 months ago
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
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Public Health On Call Podcast
about 2 months ago
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 đ§
podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/953-interpre...
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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 todayâs edition of Expert Insights. Read more:
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about 2 months ago
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Public Health On Call Podcast
about 2 months ago
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. đ§
johnshopkinssph.libsyn.com/794-does-a-r...
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Public Health On Call: 794 - Does A Really Cause B? How a Biostatistician Thinks About Causality
About this episode: When evaluating programs, policies, and interventions, how do you know if theyâre working? In todayâs episode: The science (and art!) of biostatistics, and an exploration of the qu...
https://johnshopkinssph.libsyn.com/794-does-a-really-cause-b-how-a-biostatistician-thinks-about-causality
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Johns Hopkins Dept of Biostatistics
about 2 months ago
Registration is now open for the
@johnshopkinssph.bsky.social
âs October Open House, offered both on-campus and virtually. Register and view the agenda online:
publichealth.jhu.edu/offices-and-...
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Prof Peter Hotez MD PhD DSc(hon)
about 2 months ago
I will be in beautiful Baltimore MD speaking
@johnshopkinssph.bsky.social
on Tuesday evening Sept 30
publichealth.jhu.edu/events/2025/...
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Global Vaccines and Immunizations in a Time of Global Boiling, Megacities, and Anti-Science | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
https://publichealth.jhu.edu/events/2025/09/30/global-vaccines-and-immunizations-in-a-time-of-global-boiling-megacities-and-anti-science
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Powerful narratives can transform awareness into resources and policy change. Tune in to The SDG Media Zone's
#UNGA80
program on actionable storytellingâfeaturing
@johnshopkinsccp.bsky.social
and the
@jhu.edu
Institute for Planetary Health. đïž Sept. 24 đ 2:30 pm đ
www.un.org/sdgmediazone/
about 2 months ago
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Public Health On Call Podcast
about 2 months ago
Whatâs happening to all of the lifesaving supplies from abandoned USAID projects?
@theatlantic.com
's
@hana-kiros.bsky.social
explains on Public Health On Call đ§
podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/947-taxpayer...
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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 âstepsâ in!
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PSA: Get Your "Steps" In!
YouTube video by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
https://youtube.com/shorts/BMHlzexukMA
about 2 months ago
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The U.S. withdrawal from the WHO and cuts to USAID and NIH funding have âdismantled over half a century of ... public health forums and initiatives,â says Erin Sorrell. But global health programs play a vital role in protecting public health at home.
magazine.publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/the-cos...
2 months ago
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The science and soul of public health centers around people, stories, and lived experiences. Jared Ellsworth, MPH â23, 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...
2 months ago
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UCSF Industry Documents Library
2 months ago
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...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Opioid Documents in Action: Examining Opioid Marketing to Veterans. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Join Christopher K. Haddock and Andrew Kolodny for a Q&A about their research team's recently published article, "Imagine the Possibilities Pain Coalition and Opioid Marketing to Veterans: Lessons for...
https://jhjhm.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mENoauAJSDewBVBGSr5gHg#/registration
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Public Health On Call Podcast
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Who should get a COVID vaccine this fall? Dr. Fiona Havers shares what her research says on Public Health On Call. đ§
johnshopkinssph.libsyn.com/943-who-can-...
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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...
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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 firearmsâpotentially averting gun violence or suicide.
magazine.publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/how-doc...
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How Doctors Can Use âRed Flagâ Laws to Protect Patients in Crisis | Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine
A program at Johns Hopkins Hospital helps clinicians petition for ERPOs when patients are at high risk of committing gun violence.
https://magazine.publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/how-doctors-can-use-red-flag-laws-protect-patients-crisis
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