Why is public health important? Public health improves our quality of life, helps children thrive, reduces human suffering and saves money. Every day, the public health field is working – often behind the scenes – to prevent hazards and keep people healthy. For example, public health is responsible for: Tracking disease outbreaks and vaccinating communities to avoid the spread of disease. Setting safety standards to protect workers. Developing school nutrition programs to ens

Analysis suggests visa-sponsored surgeons are more concentrated in rural and high-poverty counties By Jess Allerton Conexiant March 25, 2026 The number of surgeons sponsored for H-1B visas in the US increased over the past decade, and these physicians were more concentrated in rural and high-poverty counties, according to a research letter published in JAMA Surgery. The H-1B visa program allows US health care organizations to hire non-US citizens for specialized positions, i

Mass layoffs, funding cuts, and violence disrupt CDC operations, raising concerns about long-term public health capacity. By Jess Mador, WABE KFF Health News March 25, 2026 On the coffee table at her home in Atlanta, Sarah Boim has a pile of documents from her old job at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They are printouts of her employment records. Boim lost her job in the first big wave of CDC firings — more than 1,000 people were  suddenly let go  last Februa

Mentorship helps by giving people a bridge between where they are and where they want to go, especially during moments of transition, uncertainty, or growth. It works on multiple levels at once—practical, emotional, relational, and even identity‑shaping. How mentorship creates momentum Mentorship accelerates progress because it gives people access to experience they haven’t yet lived. A mentor (or femtor) offers: Perspective  — They help someone see the bigger picture, under

Career transitions are deeply human experiences—full of reflection, courage, and possibility. Career transitions are moments when your professional identity, skills, and direction shift—sometimes by choice, sometimes by circumstance. They can feel exciting, disorienting, or both, because they touch not only what you do  but also how you see yourself and how others see you. Why career transitions happen People move into new roles or fields for many reasons, and each reason sh

This story reminds me of my dad who died about 16 years ago. He always prayed to God to take him before my mum because it would be easier, he thought. My mum could not cope without him. She died barely 15 months after. They were married for 55 years. That’s such a powerful and tender memory to share. Losing both of my parents in such close succession was incredibly hard, and the way their lives were intertwined for 55 years says so much about the depth of their bond. My dad’s