Join us virtually on 10/8 at 3pm for a discussion about older adult food insecurity. Colleen Heflin and Madonna Harrington Meyer will discuss their new book and the changes that are necessary to address older adult food insecurity. RSVP: syracuseuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

“Not having this measure for 2025 is particularly troubling given the current rise in inflation and deterioration of labor market conditions, two conditions known to increase food insecurity,” says Lerner Affiliate, Colleen Heflin in @wsj.com. Learn more: www.wsj.com/economy/trum...

Poor health, lack of access to healthy food & transportation challenges make it harder for older adults to obtain and consume healthy food. Learn how nonfinancial factors shape #olderadult #foodinsecurity in brief 4 of 6 from our #SUFoodInsecuritySeries: surface.syr.edu/lerner/281/

The Department of Agriculture said it will end a longstanding annual food insecurity survey. Experts say the move will obscure the effects of recent changes that will lead to people losing food aid.

Over 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, and that number could reach 13 million by 2050. The Lerner Center supports research, education, and programs that promote brain health and healthy aging. #WorldAlzheimersDay #ENDALZ @alzassociation.bsky.social

Many low-income older adults must choose between buying groceries and paying their bills. Learn more about how budget tradeoffs shape #olderadult #foodinsecurity in the latest brief from our #SUFoodInsecuritySeries: surface.syr.edu/lerner/280/. @maxwellsu.bsky.social

How can policymakers reduce old age food insecurity in the U.S.? Read our experts’ five policy recommendations in this new #CPR #PolicyBrief: surface.syr.edu/cpr/506/ Follow along over the next 5 weeks as we continue to examine #foodinsecurity among #olderadults in the US. #SUFoodInsecuritySeries

What share of older adults in the U.S. are food insecure? It’s higher than you think, and current definitions miss a large share of food insecure older adults. Learn more about how food insecurity is measured in brief 1 of 6 from our #SUFoodInsecuritySeries: surface.syr.edu/lerner/279/.

Lerner Affiliate, Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern spoke to @syracuseunews.bsky.social about her forthcoming book, "Will Work for Food," which chronicles labor across the food chain. Read the full Q&A here: news.syr.edu/blog/2025/08...

How does food insecurity impact breast cancer screenings? A study co-authored by Lerner Affiliate, Colleen Heflin finds that in 2021, food insecure females had lower screening rates than food secure females. Read the study: www.ajpmfocus.org/article/S277... @maxwellsu.bsky.social

Congratulations to Lerner Affiliates, Scott Landes and Miriam Mutambudzi on their promotions! 🎉

Lerner Affiliate, Dessa Bergen-Cico will provide academic leadership and guidance at the first Distinguished Humphrey Fellowship Program focused on combatting the production, trafficking, and use of illicit drugs. Learn more: www.maxwell.syr.edu/news/article... @maxwellsu.bsky.social

Learn about the barriers that limit FPCs’ engagement w/ labor issues in this @maxwellsu.bsky.social #CPR #PolicyBrief: surface.syr.edu/cpr/503/

Mothers with private insurance breastfeed for longer durations than mothers with public insurance. Learn more in this new @maxwellsu.bsky.social #SULerner #PopHealth data slice: surface.syr.edu/lerner/278/

"Our entire food system is dependent on immigrants," said Lerner Affiliate, Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern in an article by KPBS. Learn more about how immigration enforcement is impacting California's overall workforce: www.kpbs.org/news/border-...

Congratulations to CPR Director, @smonnat.bsky.social on being elected president of the Rural Sociological Society (RSS)! RSS promotes knowledge about rural people and places and seeks to enhance the quality of life and environment in rural communities. www.maxwell.syr.edu/news/article...

“We’re not seeing young people go live on communes,” said Lerner Affiliate, @sgadarian.bsky.social. “They’re working at banks, they’re starting gig economies, they’re working in high tech. If that’s not capitalism, I’m not clear what would be. Learn more:

“Humans have been trying to control mosquitoes for millennia,” says Lerner Affiliate, David Larsen. “Mosquito-borne diseases cause a lot of human misery around the globe. We need solutions for that.” Learn more: www.maxwell.syr.edu/news/article... @maxwellsu.bsky.social

Interested in population health? Stay up to date with the latest population health news, research, and trends by subscribing to our newsletters. To subscribe, visit: www.maxwell.syr.edu/research/ler...

The US's measles elimination status could be taken away if the nation's current outbreaks are not eliminated by January. In a @huffpost.com article, Lerner Affiliate, Brittany Kmush says that this could be more impactful than a lot of Americans think. www.huffpost.com/entry/measle...

"The rural U.S. is sick, poor, and losing population. And the health and longevity gap between rural and urban America is growing wider every year." Lerner Chair, @smonnat.bsky.social was quoted in a new @forbes.com article on the state of #rural health in America. www.forbes.com/sites/billfr...

🙌 We’re pleased to share that four #MaxwellSchool faculty members have been honored as O’Hanley Faculty Scholars: Brian Brege, Sarah Hamersma, Yüksel Sezgin and Ying Shi. Learn more at the link and join us in congratulating them! bit.ly/44GwcyD

Congratulations to Lerner Affiliate, Haowei Wang, who has been named the Yang Ni and Xiaoqing Li Scholar in U.S.-China/Asia Relations for the 2025-26 academic year! Read more: www.maxwell.syr.edu/news/article...

In a Q&A with Temple University's Center for Public Health Law Research, Lerner Affiliate, Rachel Fabi discussed her research on state-level variations in postpartum care for immigrants, the findings that surprised her, and the future of this research. Learn more: phlr.temple.edu/news/2025/06...

The Lerner Center is excited to welcome Sara Vasilenko to the center as a Research Affiliate! Dr. Vasilenko’s research focuses on adolescence and young adult health and well-being, with a focus on sexual behavior. To learn more about her research, visit: falk.syr.edu/people/vasil...

Congratulations to Lerner Chair, @smonnat.bsky.social who was elected President of the Rural Sociological Society! Starting in July, she will serve a 3-year term as President Elect, President, and Past President.

Lerner Affiliate, Katherine McDonald will join @syracuseu.bsky.social‬'s Office of Research in a new role as Associate Vice President for Research! Learn more:

EMS workers face triple the risk for significant mental health problems like depression and #PTSD compared to the general population. In honor of #PTSDAwarenessMonth, we are featuring a brief that examines how EMS workers cope with daily stressors.

Gabriel "Joey" Merrin, Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Science, has joined the Lerner Center as a Research Affiliate. 🎉 Welcome!

David Larsen has joined the Lerner Center as a Research Affiliate! 🎉 Welcome!

Lerner Affiliate Brittany Kmush appeared on the WCNY Cycle of Health Show along with Onondaga County Health Commissioner Kathryn Anderson and NYS Health Commissioner James McDonald. The panel addressed common public health concerns and the impact of disinformation. video.wcny.org/video/public...

“There are many factors that limit our access to safe, nutritious food” says Lerner Affiliate Colleen Heflin. “These factors contribute to a cycle of poor health, economic hardship and limited opportunities that’s difficult to break without assistance of some kind”

Despite deep agricultural expertise and rising interest in land ownership, structural inequality, soaring land costs, and exclusionary policies keep Latinx farmworkers and farmers from owning land. Learn more in this new study by Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern:

In honor of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we're highlighting briefs from our Population Health Research Brief Series that examine the challenges impacting #mentalhealth and the policy solutions that can make a difference. To view our briefs, visit surface.syr.edu/lerner.

Why are #ADHD rates so much higher in the United States? Lerner Affiliate, Kevin Antshel spoke to @gizmodo.com to discuss the medical, social/cultural, and educational explanations behind the higher diagnosis rates. Learn more: gizmodo.com/why-are-adhd...

Overdose deaths dropped 26% in 2024, but proposed spending cuts threaten to reverse this progress. Learn more: www.npr.org/2025/05/13/n... @npr.org #PublicHealth #EndOverdose

Congratulations to Lerner Affiliate, Janet Wilmoth, on being named a Distinguished Professor! This designation is granted by the Board of Trustees to faculty who have achieved exceptionally distinguished stature in their academic specialties. Learn more: news.syr.edu/blog/2025/05...

The Trump Administration is considering the use of baby bonuses to encourage higher fertility rates. In a @wsj.com opinion piece, Lerner Affiliate, Leonard Lopoo argues that a better approach is to improve access and affordability for IVF treatment. Read more: www.wsj.com/opinion/how-...

Congrats to Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology for receiving an Excellence in Graduate Education Faculty Recognition Award from the Graduate School, and a Faculty and Staff Award from the Center for Disability Resources. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4dalqon

Rural communities are scrambling after the Trump administration canceled billions in disaster grants. Many were counting on the funds for infrastructure fixes meant to withstand future disasters.

Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology, has received the Excellence in Research Award in an annual competition by IPUMS, the world’s largest individual-level population database. IPUMS also honored doctoral candidate Anna Wiersma Strauss. Read more 👉 bit.ly/42CJ5Kt

Congratulations to Lerner Affiliates, Scott Landes and Catherine García for receiving the 2025 Excellence in Graduate Education Faculty Recognition Award for their impact on graduate education! 🎉 news.syr.edu/blog/2025/04...

Job recruiting emails presented in an official letter form have higher open rates than recruiting emails that include an informational flyer. Learn how employers can improve the effectiveness of email recruitment in this new @maxwellsu.bsky.social #CPR Policy Brief: surface.syr.edu/cpr/498/

Congratulations to Lerner Chair, @smonnat.bsky.social! Her co-authored book, "Rural and Small-Town America: Context, Composition, and Complexities" won the Rural Sociological Society’s 2025 Frederick H. Buttel Outstanding Scholarly Achievement Award. www.ucpress.edu/books/rural-...

Heart attack risk is startlingly high and rising among U.S. young adults. Learn more about this concerning trend in this new @maxwellsu.bsky.social #SULerner #PopHealth issue brief: surface.syr.edu/lerner/277/ #HeartDisease

We are excited to welcome Rebekah Lewis to the Lerner Center as our new Director! Lewis is a senior-level program evaluation specialist with more than 15 years of experience in health and higher education settings. She will oversee the center’s public health promotion activities and programs.

Congrats to the team of Syracuse students including #MaxwellSchool economics major Bobby Anzaldua for taking the top prize of $8,000 in the Social Impact Pitch Competition hosted by @sulernercenter.bsky.social with the Blackstone LaunchPad. Read more 👉 bit.ly/44srMwS

Feeling the pressure as the semester wraps up? Get 10 days of free stress relief tips designed to help students stay calm, focused, and prepared for the final weeks of the semester. Sign up 👉 buff.ly/iFiYCaD #DeStressForSuccess #StudentWellness #MentalHealthMatters

You don’t have to be a policymaker or public health expert to make a difference. Advocacy is about consistent, collective action. Whether you're volunteering, voting, or making a call to your representative, you’re helping build a healthier future for everyone. #NPHW

Did you know that traffic fatalities increase 5.8% on days when the local pollen count is particularly high? From extended allergy seasons to extreme weather and worsening air quality, climate change directly affects our well-being. Learn more: surface.syr.edu/lerner/264/ #nationalpublichealthweek