January 7, 2026

The U.S. Department of Education recently released updates from its ongoing student loan rulemaking process. These proposed changes outline new borrowing limits and repayment rules for graduate and professional students, including individuals pursuing degrees in fields such as public health (MPH), social work, public administration, nursing, and other health related disciplines.

January 7, 2026

A recent blog post from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation discusses that protecting public health data is essential not just for health outcomes, but for preserving democratic accountability and trust.

January 7, 2026

Policies for Action recently published an analysis examining racial disparities in electricity costs and energy consumption across U.S. utility service areas. The article highlights how households in predominantly Black and Hispanic communities often face higher energy burdens, meaning a larger share of income goes toward electricity expenses.

January 7, 2026

The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) announced an important milestone in its work to strengthen equity, innovation, and academic excellence in public health. ASPPH has expanded the IDEA Institute—its hub for Innovation, Discovery, and Excellence in Academia—and introduced the next phase of ARIE, an AI-powered resource designed to support institutions, faculty, learners, and public health professionals.

January 7, 2026

Partners for Advancing Health Equity (P4HE) has released an expanded Health Equity Resource Library, a national collection of research briefs, practice tools, policy summaries, case studies, webinars, and cross-sector project highlights focused on advancing equitable health outcomes.

January 7, 2026

A recent article published in the International Journal for Equity in Health examines effective approaches for addressing health misinformation in marginalized and underserved communities.

January 7, 2026

A recent podcast episode from The Commonwealth Fund titled “Reimagining Birth, Restoring Trust” explores solutions for improving maternal-care experiences and outcomes in the United States.

January 7, 2026

The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) Health News recently reported on growing concerns that Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are not meeting federal requirements for adequate provider networks.

September 15, 2025

Dr. Uché Blackstock, an emergency medicine physician, author, and CEO of Advancing Health Equity, is helping healthcare organizations integrate equity into their leadership strategies and patient care.

September 15, 2025

A study published in Nature Medicine reports that a modified DASH diet, known as DASH for Diabetes (DASH4D), improved blood glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

September 15, 2025

The Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) journal, published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has released a new collection highlighting the role of community engagement in advancing population health.

August 12, 2025

Join us for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the National Association of State Offices of Minority Health (NASOMH)—a premier opportunity to connect, collaborate, and cultivate strategies to eliminate health disparities and promote equity across the nation.

July 22, 2025

The CDC Foundation is expanding its Teens Linked to Care (TLC) program to enhance youth health and well-being in rural areas of Georgia, Indiana, and Kentucky. Supported by the Elevance Health Foundation, this three-year initiative aims to prevent substance misuse and promote mental wellness among teens aged 13 to 19.

July 22, 2025

A recent study suggests that the standard recommendation for birth spacing, waiting at least 18 months between pregnancies, may not be appropriate for everyone. Preliminary findings indicate that individuals over 30 years old who have shorter intervals between pregnancies might face a lower risk of preterm birth than previously thought. This could imply that older mothers with a recent live birth may not need to wait as long before attempting another pregnancy.