As seen on GovLoop. A number of things can happen that will cause a media interview to backfire, but there are ways to avoid having it become a complete disaster. Any type of public speaking is perhaps one of the most intimidating things that a person can do. As a matter of fact, the Wall […]
The storyline has been consistent throughout the pandemic: economic and public health interests are fundamentally at odds. The reality is quite different. Business and public health have always been intrinsically connected, with shared mutual interests. One such interest is having a healthy workforce. Employees that maintain good health are more cooperative and productive. They improve […]
As seen on GovLoop. Geographic information systems (GIS) answer the question of where: where diseases are prevalent; where vulnerable populations live; and where resources are most needed to improve health conditions. GIS consists of the data, technology and people who answer these questions. And it has never been more relevant than it is today. In […]
Since the beginning of 2020, we have become acutely aware of how systemic racism has impacted people of color in America. With far greater percentages of Blacks and Latinx succumbing to COVID-19, the disparities in health and health care among these populations have been laid bare. And with elevated rates of infant mortality, heart disease, […]
As seen on GovLoop. Geographic information systems (GIS) is playing an important role in helping San Diegans address health inequities along the U.S.-Mexico border. An Upstream Approach to Substance Use Prevention The Partnerships 4 Success (P4S) project uses geospatial technology to map conditions in San Diego’s South Bay. This area is known for its diversity […]
COVID-19 has made it clear that many of our cities have built their communities along the same racial and economic divide that has disadvantaged communities of color for centuries. And yet, these same communities of color house our essential workers. There live our grocers, truck drivers, custodians, meat packers, and other unsung heroes. They are […]
Most of us couldn’t predict the head spinning change that would come with the advent of COVID-19. We are living in unprecedented times where terms like “social distancing” and “stay-at-home orders” have become household terms across the nation. It would seem COVID-19 has placed us all on the same playing field. For the first time […]
Weaponizing uncertainty in science and in public health puts people in harm’s way
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Those who cite scientific studies to support policies should take care to tell the whole story, especially when it’s complex.