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Abortion Bans and Infant Deaths

June 26, 2024

The year after Texas passed its restrictive abortion law, infant deaths in the state increased.

Family Planning

Health Equity

Health Policy

Reproductive and Sexual Health

Bloomberg School

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First-ever Advocacy Action Lab provides Johns Hopkins faculty and staff with practical advocacy skills for public health policy change

June 20, 2024

The Lerner Center for Public Health Advocacy hosted its first-ever Advocacy Action Lab at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington, DC. An energized group of faculty and staff from across Johns Hopkins came together to gain practical insights, knowledge, and skills to enhance influence with decision makers at all levels.

Health Policy

Lerner Center for Public Health Advocacy

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A Healthier, Climate-Smart Way Forward for Transportation

June 18, 2024

Researchers say physical and mental health, as well as access to jobs, healthy food, and health care must be considered when making transportation decisions.

Health Equity

Health Policy

Department of Environmental Health and Engineering

From the Classroom to the Capitol: Gretchen Jacobson, PhD’s Journey in Public Health Policy

June 07, 2024

After receiving a PhD from the Department of Health Policy and Management, Gretchen Jacobson’s path led her to some of the most impactful health policy circles in the U.S.

Health Policy

Department of Health Policy and Management

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Nearly One-Third of U.S. Adults Know Someone Who’s Died of Drug Overdose

May 31, 2024

The survey also finds ‘overdose loss’ bolsters recognition of addiction as an important policy issue that spans party lines.

Drugs

Health Policy

Bloomberg School

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Health in All Policies

May 23, 2024

Health Equity

Health Policy

Department of Health Policy and Management

Health Policy Faculty Experts

Looking for prominent public health experts in the field of health policy? They’re here at the Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Joshua M. Sharfstein

Distinguished Professor of the Practice

Health Policy and Management

Joshua Sharfstein, MD, works to develop and promote public health strategies, healthcare payment approaches, and regulatory policies that advance health and equity.

Rajiv N. Rimal

Professor

Health, Behavior and Society

Rajiv N. Rimal, PhD, MA, works globally on social and behavior change interventions with a focus on women and children’s nutrition and well-being. He adopts a social norms-based approach to address health inequities in low- and middle-income countries.

Gerard Anderson

Professor

Health Policy and Management

Gerard Anderson, PhD, works with policymakers to control health care spending.

Albert Wu

Professor

Health Policy and Management

Albert Wu, MD, MPH, studies the impact of safety problems on patients and health care workers.

Health Policy

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Abortion Bans and Infant Deaths

First-ever Advocacy Action Lab provides Johns Hopkins faculty and staff with practical advocacy skills for public health policy change

A Healthier, Climate-Smart Way Forward for Transportation

From the Classroom to the Capitol: Gretchen Jacobson, PhD’s Journey in Public Health Policy

Nearly One-Third of U.S. Adults Know Someone Who’s Died of Drug Overdose

Health in All Policies

Health Policy Faculty Experts

Joshua M. Sharfstein

Rajiv N. Rimal

Gerard Anderson

Albert Wu

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