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How Do Paid Leave Policies Affect Health, Health Equity, and Overall Population Health?
On the eve of the 2024 United States election, we look at paid family and sick leave policies. Why are these policies important, and where do the candidates stand?
Immigration Policy is Health Policy: Confronting the Health Costs of Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric
Ultimately, migrant health is public health, and only through inclusive, compassionate policies can we achieve the goal of health for all.
Member of the Month: Megan Reynolds
What are health power resources? Megan Reynolds, our member of the month, explains.
Population Health News Round-Up: October 2024
Structural racism and tumor biology, fruit trees and environmental justice, barriers to care for Native Americans, and more.
The Means Are Living Above Us Now: Race and Poverty in America
You can’t side-hustle your way out of a system that’s working against you. Read more in this Op-Ed from Alexis Smith.
Member of the Month: Courtney Boen
Our member of the month, Courtney Boen, studies the US criminal and legal systems and how they shape population health risks.
Population Health News Round-Up: September 2024
Health disparities from fossil fuels and emissions, how to reduce deaths on America’s roads, how age-friendly built environments help us all, and more.
Conference Reflections from Our IAPHS Student Committee
Networking, learning, getting inspired: here’s what our Student Committee did at our 2024 conference.
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