Bloomberg Fellow and Summit speaker Brooklynn Barney is working with the @jhucih.bsky.social to advance health, culture, and healing in indigenous communities. Learn how: americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/healing...

Please join us in congratulating Mudia Uzzi on being named the newest Bloomberg Assistant Professor of American Health! Learn more about Mudia: americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/mudia-u...

Bloomberg Fellow and Summit Speaker Lilly Bocquin is improving the lives of young people in Oklahoma. Learn how: americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/buildin... #BloombergAmericanHealthSummit25

The #BloombergAmericanHealthSummit25 is JUST ONE WEEK away! What are you most excited about? americanhealth.jhu.edu/2025-bloombe...

Interested in becoming a Bloomberg Fellow? Join our info webinar Sept 26 at 1p ET to learn how to apply, strengthen your org & grow your impact. Register: jh.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Matthew Tejada, Senior Vice President of Environmental Health at @nrdc.org, is working to build a better future for our climate and our health. Learn more about what inspires him, and don't miss him at the #BloombergAmericanHealthSummit25: americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/fightin...

#BloombergAmericanHealthSummit25 speaker Maria Coss leads suicide prevention efforts at Puerto Rico’s Dept. of Health. By changing how policymakers and community leaders think and talk about suicide, she is making a difference. Learn more: americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/buildin...

Interested in becoming a Bloomberg Fellow? Join our info webinar Sept 26 at 1p ET to learn how to apply, strengthen your org & grow your impact. Register: jh.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

In July, a dangerous influx of opioids triggered two mass overdose events in the Penn North neighborhood of Baltimore. Dr. Letitia Dzirasa and Sara Whaley from the City of Baltimore detail the swift response that resulted in zero fatalities. podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/946-baltimor...

At the @michiganfitness.bsky.social, #BloombergAmericanHealthSummit25 speaker Jay Cutler uses data to tell stories that advocate for expanded food access, nutrition & physical activity. Learn more about his work: americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/harness...

For #BloombergAmericanHealthSummit25 speaker Lysa Ratliff, play is a fundamental part of childhood. As CEO of KABOOM!, she builds vibrant, safe playspaces in underinvested communities nationwide. Learn more: americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/buildin...

What a line-up! The #BloombergAmericanHealthSummit25 will bring together hundreds of people on the front lines of public health to discuss this pivotal time for public health in the United States. More: americanhealth.jhu.edu/2025-bloombe...

Stefanie Carignan, co-lead of the Judicial Health Notes high impact project, highlights the public health impacts of court decisions in a recent letter to the editor of the @washingtonpost.com. Read more: www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

ICYMI: Applications for the 2026 Bloomberg Fellowship are NOW OPEN! Learn more: americanhealth.jhu.edu/fellowship

🚨 Applications for the 2026 Bloomberg Fellowship are NOW OPEN! 🚨 If you are working to improve the public health of your community in the United States, you may be eligible to earn a fully-funded MPH or DrPH degree from the @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social. americanhealth.jhu.edu/fellowship

Bloomberg Fellow Jeffrey Gander and his colleagues argue that it is critical for all providers who care for children, even pediatric surgeons, to educate their patients on healthy food choices and advocate for programs to reduce food insecurity. Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Nearly 1 in 5 Americans will face substance use disorder in their lifetime, but only a few will have access to care in a treatment program. New research gives primary care physicians the tools they need to integrate addiction treatment into routine care. americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/bringin...

Have you heard? The 2025 Bloomberg American Health Summit will bring together Bloomberg Fellows, researchers, practitioners, and experts from across the country to explore strategies to build a better, healthier future for Americans. Learn more: americanhealth.jhu.edu/2025-bloombe...

Curious what back-to-school looks like for an assistant superintendent? Tune in to our Instagram stories tomorrow where Bloomberg Fellow Bobbie Downs will share more about her journey into public health and what a day in her life looks like!

“The Ghanaian principle Sankofa tells us to ‘go back and get it.' For environmental justice, this means carrying painful histories and lessons learned so the same injustices aren’t repeated.” - Bloomberg Fellow Justina Thompson on what drives her. Read more: americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/get-kno...

#FellowsFriday: For Bloomberg Fellow Justina Thompson, the path to public health began not in a classroom or city office, but in a neighborhood farmers market. Learn more about how she is creating a healthier, more equitable Philadelphia: americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/get-kno...

New research from Bloomberg Fellow Yeng Yang and his colleagues finds that Tenofovir may be a promising on-demand PrEP option for men who have sex with other men. Check out their findings: academic.oup.com/jid/advance-...

Hurricane season is here. When a hurricane forms, meteorologists can reasonably predict when and where it may hit, giving you time to prepare. Knowing what to expect and how to prepare can help keep you and your loved ones safe. For more info: publichealth.jhu.edu/2024/hurrica...

Calling all advocates 📣 Looking for reliable data, resources, and materials on gun violence in your state? Find policy and state-specific resources to inform legislation, advocacy, and educational campaigns. 🔗 Explore: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...

Bloomberg Fellow Shelina Davis and her team in Louisiana are exploring strategies to improve the lives of pregnant people who struggle with opioid use disorder. Read more about what they think will work: americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/support...

Have you heard? The 2025 Bloomberg American Health Summit will be coming to Baltimore from September 29-October 1, 2025! What are you most excited about?

Join the over 6,000 people reading the American Health Dispatch Newsletter! Sign up today to receive weekly updates related to the Initiative and the work of Bloomberg Fellows, faculty, and collaborating organizations: americanhealth.jhu.edu/newsletter

A new study from Tiara Willie and her colleagues finds that experiencing teen dating violence significantly increased the odds of suicidal ideation, which in turn significantly increased the odds of substance use among young Black girls. Read more: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

In a @jama.com editorial published August 6, @drsoniaangell.bsky.social talks about the need for a robust and comprehensive climate & health surveillance system to understand the ways climate impacts health, especially when extreme weather is more commonplace. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

We are excited to announce that the 2025 Bloomberg American Health Summit will take place in Baltimore on September 30. This event will bring together Fellows, collaborating organizations, and public health leaders to discuss the path forward in public health. americanhealth.jhu.edu/2025-bloombe...

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...

"Access to healthy, free school meals has been consistently shown to be a positive thing for families and communities," PFRH professor Erin Hager speaks to the long-term ramifications of SNAP and Medicaid cuts for Maryland children and families in @thebaltimorebanner.com:

More than 22% of Gen Z young adults reported experiencing a major depressive episode in 2023. An event featuring Bloomberg Assistant Professor of American Health Kiara Alvarez highlighted why more young people are in crisis and what they believe will help them. stylemagazine.com/news/2025/ju...

We’re excited to introduce our new dean, Keshia Pollack Porter! Dean Pollack Porter is an internationally recognized health policy scholar, a trusted leader, and an unwavering champion for public health. She's also a black belt in karate! Tune in as we ask the new dean some quick questions!

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With support from the Initiative, researchers evaluated the Central Texas Food Bank’s Mobile FARMacy—a food-as-medicine program—to assess the program's impact and the benefits of fresh produce on a community's public health. Read more: americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/evaluat...

#FellowsFriday: Bloomberg Fellow Bobbie Downs is the Assistant Superintendent for the Burlington County Special Services School District where she helps students overcome barriers and builds trauma-informed supports for educators. Learn more: americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/get-kno...

Work in harm reduction in Boston? Join us Aug 5 at 3PM at the Roxbury Branch Library for a free dramatic reading + discussion on addiction, stigma & community care. RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/addiction-...

#FellowsFriday: Bloomberg Fellow Daniel Soucy currently serves as a research analyst at the National Alliance to End Homelessness, where they use data to advocate for effective, evidence-based policies that aim to end homelessness across the United States. americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/get-kno...

In a recent article for @kffhealthnews.org, Bloomberg Fellow Aneri Pattani shares more about a new website that allows members of the public to submit alleged cases of waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement of opioid settlement funds. Read more: kffhealthnews.org/news/article...

New research from Tiara Willia and Kiara Alvarez finds that adolescent dating violence is linked to increased suicide risk among young girls in the United States, particularly young Latina girls. Read their study: ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/pdf/10.2...

#FellowsFriday: Bloomberg Fellow Fae Torres is working to reduce adversity, improve workforce development, reduce recidivism, and connect vulnerable populations to resources in New Mexico. Read more: americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/get-kno...

Feeling the heat ? Bloomberg Associate Professor of American Health Jaime Madrigano sat down with @wsj.com to discuss the health impacts of extreme heat. Read more: www.wsj.com/us-news/clim...

In the US, about 20% of adolescents report having experienced symptoms of depression in the past year. A new project from the team at CAPSLO helps young people help each other through times of crisis. Learn how 22 young people are impacting their communities: americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/how-you...

On #Juneteenth, we reflect on the significance of this day in American history and honor the countless contributions of Black individuals and communities to improve the health of this nation. At the Initiative, we remain committed to advancing equity and improving health across all communities.

We are excited to share that Health Care Without Harm's very own Emmie Mediate has been selected as a 2025 @americanhealth.bsky.social fellow! This fellowship will allow her to pursue a graduate degree at @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social and deepen her impact. americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/2025-Bl...

We are so excited to welcome the 9th cohort of Bloomberg American Health Fellows to the Initiative community! These Fellows represent organizations from across the country and are eager to make a difference in the health of their communities. Learn more: americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/2025-Bl...

Chronic Absence is a public health issue. Join @americanhealth.bsky.social, @kaiser-permanente.bsky.social & Attendance Works on 6/10 from 9:30-11:30 ET for a virtual discussion highlighting the public health impacts of chronic absence on young people in America. www.youtube.com/live/yKlx6Wg...

In collaboration with the Washington Department of Public Health, Bloomberg Fellow Khimberly Schoenacker helped to develop the state’s first youth guide to understanding eating disorders. Read more: doh.wa.gov/teenhealthhub

Missing school isn't just an education issue—it's a public health crisis. Join us, @kaiser-permanente.bsky.social, the Johns Hopkins School of Education, and Attendance Works on June 10 at 9:30AM EST to explore solutions for chronic absence. Watch live: www.youtube.com/live/yKlx6Wg...