Princeton Professor @heatherhhoward.bsky.social advises Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill’s incoming administration on challenges and opportunities for the NJ Department of Health in an op-ed she co-authored for NJ Spotlight News. www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/11/advi...

Wondering where health care policy is going (and how we got here?) Check out my wide-ranging conversation with @princeton.edu grad and @tcfdotorg.bsky.social senior fellow @chiquitabl.bsky.social, former CMS administrator.

The Princeton Pulse Podcast, hosted by @heatherhhoward.bsky.social, addresses the future of Medicare and Medicaid, and opportunities for advancing health care equity, access, and innovation in the U.S. with former CMS Administrator @chiquitabl.bsky.social. chw.princeton.edu/news/podcast...

In a recent interview, Postdoctoral Research Associate @ben-scher.bsky.social shares the crux of his research exploring health inequalities, social exclusion, and drug policy, along with his plans for advancing this work at and beyond Princeton. tinyurl.com/2feh6kah

Princeton Professor Pascaline Dupas talks about the reach and effectiveness of global health programs, and how U.S. foreign aid cuts will impede the discovery and adoption of life-saving interventions, on the Princeton Pulse Podcast. tinyurl.com/fdrjzv35

At a time when fewer than half of Americans see research scientists as good communicators, researchers at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs are sharing their work through collaborations with figures known for connecting with their audiences: musicians and comedians.

New research from Princeton shows that efforts to improve the climate could reduce the number of deaths caused by air pollution in the United States by about 6,000 people a year by 2030.

The Princeton Pulse Podcast explores how U.S. foreign aid cuts are rolling back decades of progress in public health. Host @heatherhhoward.bsky.social is joined by Princeton Professor Pascaline Dupas, a development economist, and @cgdev.org's Cindy Huang. tinyurl.com/fdrjzv35

Despite the financial strain that Medicaid estate recovery can have, there has been little research on the impact of the program’s recovery policies since its enactment 30+ years ago. @heatherhhoward.bsky.social and a team of researchers are filling in the gaps. spia.princeton.edu/news/researc...

This summer, CHW sponsored 92 opportunities for Princeton University students to tackle critical global health challenges — from mitigating antimicrobial resistance, to developing therapies for neurogenerative diseases and cancer, to preparing for the next pandemic. tinyurl.com/2s384s2c

Thrilled to announce I am spending my sabbatical at Princeton with a joint appointment in the IR Section and @princetonchw.bsky.social! 🐯 Week 1 is done and I'm happily settling in. Excited for a year surrounded by brilliant colleagues and inspiring conversations on a beautiful campus.

Vaccine policy is in the news. Check out our two-part Princeton Pulse Podcast series (Episodes #18 and 19) exploring recent shifts in U.S. vaccine policy, and innovations in vaccine development and delivery. chw.princeton.edu/princeton-pu...

The Princeton Pulse Podcast highlights innovations in vaccine development and delivery that could boost immunization rates around the world. Host @heatherhhoward.bsky.social is joined by @grahammunology.bsky.social and @jmadankeller.bsky.social from @cgdev.org. tinyurl.com/yc6ptbxt

“It’s one thing to use an antibiotic when the patient really needs it. It’s another thing to use it because you have a sniffle.” Economist Ramanan Laxminarayan of @onehealthtrust.bsky.social discusses antibiotic use on a new episode of Social Science Bites. Listen now: ow.ly/LC3e50Wzmfg

With new CDC data confirming falling childhood vaccination rates, this is an important and timely conversation examining alarming developments in US vaccine policy. Thank you @celinegounder.com and @jasonlschwartz.bsky.social

The Princeton Pulse Podcast explores developments in U.S. vaccine policy and strategies for reducing vaccine hesitancy and restoring public trust. Host @heatherhhoward.bsky.social welcomes @celinegounder.com at @kff.org and @jasonlschwartz.bsky.social‪‪ at @yalesph.bsky.social. tinyurl.com/38vx7kr3

As we mark Medicaid's 60th birthday, check out this podcast discussion with Janet Currie and Abuko Estrada @firstfocus.bsky.social on Medicaid's profound impact on children's health, and how the drastic cuts recently enacted in HR 1 threaten that progress.

Princeton's @kwailoo.bsky.social, an affiliate of the Center for Health and Wellbeing, addresses the implications of recent Medicaid legislation in an interview with @wsj.com. Wailoo discusses the history and future of the program, which covers 1 in 5 Americans. www.wsj.com/video/series...

The link between cardiovascular health and socioeconomic status markers, such as income or education, is weaker for Black and Hispanic young adults than for white young adults, according to a research team including CHW affiliates Noreen Goldman and Daniel Notterman. tinyurl.com/53fybnaj

On State of Affairs with Steve Adubato, @heatherhhoward.bsky.social examines Medicaid cuts, the role of Planned Parenthood, and the consequences of vaccine misinformation. The episode, presented by NJ PBS, can be viewed on the show's website. www.pbs.org/video/christ...

Researchers at Princeton University and the Simons Foundation have identified four distinct subtypes of autism, marking a transformative step in understanding the condition’s genetic underpinnings and enabling earlier, more accurate diagnosis and personalized care. www.princeton.edu/news/2025/07...

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation awarded an $8.8 million grant renewal to State Health and Value Strategies (SHVS), a program based at the Center for Health and Wellbeing and led by @heatherhhoward.bsky.social. SHVS supports healthcare reform at the state level. spia.princeton.edu/news/tacklin...

In June, CHW and @princetonecon.bsky.social co-hosted a conference lauding Janet Currie’s extraordinary impact on the field of economics, health policy and practice. tinyurl.com/y9uvcu8k

At a conference co-hosted by Econ & @princetonchw.bsky.social‬, academics gathered to honor Janet Currie, the Henry Putnam Professor of Economics & Public Affairs at Princeton SPIA, and her impact on the field of children’s health and development economics. Read more: bit.ly/4nl929L

CHW affiliate @heatherhhoward.bsky.social co-authored an Op-Ed on why New Jersey must act now to ensure evidence-informed immunization schedules and vaccine safety. www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/06/op-e...

On #GunViolenceAwarenessDay, check out this episode of the Princeton Pulse Podcast. Guests @bfrist.bsky.social and @drchethansathya.bsky.social propose a public health approach that fosters cooperative discussion and actions aimed at protecting our children and communities. tinyurl.com/4wkby27r

CHW affiliate Alexander Ploss has received an award from Princeton University's Intellectual Property (IP) Accelerator Fund. The grant will support research aimed at developing a first-in-class functional cure for Hepatitis B. tinyurl.com/4e7jxx6r

An analysis by the State Health and Value Strategies Program at Princeton University estimates that Medicaid cuts could cause 20% of Oregan's current enrollees to lose coverage. According to Director @heatherhhoward.bsky.social, this would reverse 20 years of progress. www.opb.org/article/2025...

Congratulations to CHW affiliate Rebecca Carey, one of four Princeton University faculty members to receive the President’s Award for Distinguished Teaching at #Princeton25 Commencement! 👋 www.princeton.edu/news/2025/05...

The House passed the biggest cut to health care in history overnight. One provision that hasn’t gotten much attention would defund Planned Parenthood centers. My op-ed analyzes what this would mean for the 23 centers in NJ. www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/05/fede... @princetonchw.bsky.social

The Princeton Pulse Podcast weighs in on the proposed Medicaid cuts - and why investing in our children's health contributes to America's economic growth and prosperity. tinyurl.com/fvbrpywv

CHW affiliate Kristina Olson is among four recipients of the 2025 Graduate Mentoring Award, which is given to Princeton faculty members for nurturing the potential of their graduate students as scholars, teachers and people. Congratulations to all of the winners! 👏 www.princeton.edu/news/2025/05...

CHW affiliate @heatherhhoward.bsky.social underscores how Medicaid cuts would hurt children by reducing essential health services. stateline.org/2025/05/12/c...

Princeton Alumni Weekly profiles CHW affiliate @ftorche.bsky.social, whose scholarship is driven by a desire to "understand the factors that shape people’s opportunities to succeed and achieve what matters to them.” tinyurl.com/3r56zbe3

CHW affiliates Jonathan Cohen and Anu Ramaswami have received innovation grants from Princeton University's School of Engineering and Applied Science. The awards support research addressing critical issues in technology, health, and the environment. engineering.princeton.edu/news/2025/04...

CHW applauds the contributions of our Spring 2025 visiting scholars, who conducted valuable research on health & health policy issues: @kristaruffini.bsky.social, @mccourtschool.bsky.social; Soodeh Saberian, Univ. of Manitoba; and Jessica Van Parys, @huntercollege.bsky.social. 👏 tinyurl.com/hsru9ych

The Princeton Pulse Podcast explores how proposed Medicaid cuts would endanger children's health and America's future. Host @heatherhhoward.bsky.social is joined by renowned economist Janet Currie from Princeton University and Abuko Estrada from @firstfocus.bsky.social. tinyurl.com/fvbrpywv

Congratulations to CHW affiliate Carolyn Rouse on receiving a Guggenheim Fellowship in the field of anthropology. She is among six Princeton faculty members and arts fellows to receive a Guggenheim in 2025. 👏 tinyurl.com/ycyt5zy2

Congratulations to Gilbert Collins, CHW executive director and director of global health programs, who is among six Princeton staff members honored this year with the President’s Achievement Award for commitment to excellence and exceptional performance. 👏 tinyurl.com/28xneuk8

A new initiative, Princeton Precision Health, brings together experts, giant datasets, and advanced computational methods to deepen our understanding of human health and disease. The initiative's core faculty members and researchers include several CHW affiliates. tinyurl.com/3u4cvv26

Reflecting on the ACA at 15 -- its successes and remaining challenges -- with fabulous grad student Rachel Morrow. Programs that underpin it are under threat of severe funding cuts, which jeopardize that progress. @princetonchw.bsky.social www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/03/op-e...

"Strong, independent academic institutions produce new technologies and insights that catalyze economic growth, save lives, improve well-being, and overcome injustices." — Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber writes in @theatlantic.com www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

Timothy Searchinger, a CHW affiliate and senior research scholar at Princeton University, explains how silvopasture – the intentional integration of trees, grasses and livestock – could increase cows' productivity and reduce deforestation in South America. tinyurl.com/2hhynr99

At Achieving the Dream's 2025 DREAM conference, @ruha9.bsky.social challenged attendees to envision higher education as a catalyst for social progress, systemic change, and a collective commitment to a more equitable future. tinyurl.com/mrydjxp8

Timothy Searchinger, a senior research scholar and Center for Health and Wellbeing affiliate at Princeton University, weighs in on a new variety of rice that could dramatically reduce methane emissions from global rice production. grist.org/food-and-agr...

Nineteen Princeton undergraduate students traveled to Brazil over winter break to enrich their global health studies. Organized by the Center for Health and Wellbeing, the trip offered a compelling, firsthand view of health challenges faced by communities in the Global South. tinyurl.com/5h3m6c2v

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 Health Scholars! The six students, selected by the Center for Health and Wellbeing, will receive financial support for health-focused internships and senior thesis research. 👋 tinyurl.com/4zfw488e

New research led by CHW Co-Director Janet Currie sheds light on why Black women receive C-sections at higher rates than their white counterparts. paw.princeton.edu/article/new-...

Professor Alexander Ploss has been appointed acting co-director of Princeton University’s Global Health Program (GHP) for the Spring '25 semester. Ploss joins @heatherhhoward.bsky.social in leading this vibrant community of health-focused scholarship and learning. chw.princeton.edu/news/alexand...

Studies have found that neighborhoods with more low-income and minority residents tend to have higher exposure to cancer-causing pollutants. Communities with large numbers of industrial facilities also have stark racial disparities in health outcomes. Learn more ⤵️ kffhealthnews.org/news/article...