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Flexibility, Pay, and Benefits: What Matters Most to Public Health Workers? Data from the 2024 Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey (PH WINS) show the importance of flexibility, pay, and benefits to public health employees.

Leaders at government public health agencies may have no control over the policies that govern the pay and benefits they can offer, but they can influence how policies are implemented and advocate for change with decision makers. Here's how. https://bit.ly/3VTnXLT

The Big Beautiful Bill’s Health Fallout: Premiums, Shutdowns and Strain The Big Beautiful Bill’s delayed cuts have collided with a government shutdown, risking massive ACA premium hikes, Medicaid losses and rural hospital closures.

ACA subsidies expiring. Medicaid cuts looming. Rural hospitals squeezed. The Big Beautiful Bill was built to defer consequences, but the bill is coming due, @brianccastrucci.bsky.social writes in his latest column. https://bit.ly/3KOUuQJ

Public health lab professionals are "such a critical component of the infrastructure that we need to protect this nation. Thank you for what you do." —@brianccastrucci.bsky.social

What is a DrPH? The Degree Bridging Research and Real-World Impact The DrPH is a leadership degree for people who want to solve real problems in public health.

Considering a Doctor in Public Health (DrPH) degree? New on the de Beaumont blog, members of The National Association for Doctors of Public Health make the case for this dynamic degree and career path. https://bit.ly/46kaSBj

Finding Public Health Gold in Urban Greenspaces — The Wooden Teeth Podcast Creating quality urban greenspaces isn't just a common sense way to adapt to climate change, it produces a range of documented benefits for both physical and mental health. Jake speaks with Katrina Fo...

CityHealth Executive Director, Katrina Forrest joined The Wooden Teeth pod to talk about how cities are leading with policy—greenspace policy to be specific—as a solution to help with extreme heat, build climate resilience and to help boost the mental and physical health of their residents.

Deion Sanders Tackles Men’s Health with Depends Partnership 'Coach Prime' Deion Sanders is turns a private struggle into a public stand, using humor and authenticity to destigmatize men’s health through a partnership with Depends

It’s not just another endorsement. Deion Sanders’ partnership with Depends shows how authentic stories can spark conversations about uncomfortable health topics, and that vulnerability can be strength. https://bit.ly/48wzl7L

Poll: Most Americans Share Values Of Fairness, Connection And Opportunity The new Heart of America survey reveals that despite the perception of division, most Americans share values like fairness, connection and opportunity.

Immigrants strengthen America. Diversity matters. Kids should learn honest history. These aren’t partisan talking points — they’re majority views across the U.S., according to the new Heart of America Survey from @nche4all.bsky.social. https://bit.ly/3VYUTCw

Public Health Infrastructure in Crisis: HHS Workforce Cuts, Reorganizations, and Funding Reductions: Impacts and Solutions - TFAH

TFAH’s new report on public health funding gives a clear-eyed breakdown of the impact of recent and proposed cuts to federal public health programs. www.tfah.org/report-detai...

Leadership is more than one's title — it's about taking risks, identifying people's unique strengths, and helping others see their potential. Listen to @brianccastrucci.bsky.social on a new episode of the Chief Influencer podcast: https://bit.ly/47tRUZW

Public health leaders nationwide are grappling with how to recruit and retain essential staff, and their shared challenges will require innovative approaches.💡

Join us Oct. 1 at 2:00 pm ET to explore these national workforce trends, using new data from 2024 PH WINS. https://bit.ly/4mYJBdr

Ever wonder what a public health laboratory really does? From testing newborn blood spots to detecting outbreaks and ensuring the safety of what we eat and drink, labs are protecting your health every day! Happy Public Health Laboratory Appreciation Month! #ThanksPHLabs #publichealth

Florida’s Vaccine Rollback Would Put Children and Communities at Risk Florida’s efforts to end school vaccine mandates threatens children's safety, undermines public health and abandons core American values of responsibility.

School vaccine mandates are like fire codes and clean-air laws — common-sense protections that keep everyone safe. Florida wants to strip them away. Read @brianccastrucci.bsky.social new Forbes.com column. https://bit.ly/3VAn5vj

6 Back-to-School Health Tips for Kids and Families Set kids up for success this school year with 6 expert-backed tips on health, routines, safety and well-being. Practical steps parents can take now.

Check-ups, vaccines, mental health, routines, safety, and community — back-to-school season is the perfect time to focus on kids’ well-being. Read @brianccastrucci.bsky.social's new Forbes.com column for 6 practical tips. https://bit.ly/4n8s1Ds

Survey: Most U.S. Workplaces Not Recovery-Ready, Say Employees Navigating Opioid Crisis Employers have an opportunity to play a bigger role in opioid misuse prevention and recovery among their employees.

How can workplaces better support employees struggling with opioid use? A new survey study from ‪@hsph.harvard.edu‬ and de Beaumont details the gaps and opportunities for employers navigating the epidemic of opioid misuse, using the federal Recovery-Ready Workplace framework. https://bit.ly/4lYYLOy

One 🔑 concept in our Communicating About Public Health toolkit is that public health benefits everyone — by keeping water clean, preventing disease, improving air quality, and more. Explore the full toolkit for other tips and insights to explain the value of public health: https://bit.ly/3UIxkgV

Local Governments Could Be Flying Blind as Federal Data Disappears State and local governments depend on federal data for everything from community planning to disaster response. What happens if it goes away?

The removal of critical federal data will have repercussions across state and local health departments. "If you walked on an airplane and they had all the instruments blacked out, you would walk off that plane," de Beaumont President and CEO Brian C. Castrucci told Governing. https://bit.ly/3UH71aS

The Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey (PH WINS) gives a clear picture of today's government public health workforce — Insights to Action helps you put the data into real-world practice. https://bit.ly/4nKK1Vw

A People-Powered Path Toward Better Data: Insights from MADE for Health Justice Data must accurately represent the communities it represents to drive more just policies, governance, and resource investments.

Data are deeply personal, and communities should be part of controlling their own narratives.

@debeaumontfndtn.bsky.social‬’s new blog dives into how four MADE for Health Justice communities are creating and using community-centered and community-governed data.
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“So, What Brings You Here?” Small Talk, Big Insights for Public Health Communications Sometimes, the most impactful public health conversations take place in the most unexpected places.

Even informal conversations can lead to big impact.

For the de Beaumont blog, Public Health Communications Collaborative Director Amanda Kwong shares how empathy and compassion can foster meaningful discussions about public health, sometimes in unexpected settings.

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Promotional graphic for the PH WINS 2024 Data Dashboard: Live Demo Series. Features the PH WINS logo in the top left corner and a photo of three people sitting at a conference room table in the bottom right corner.

💡 Learn how you can get the most from the 2024 Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey (PH WINS) at an upcoming live demonstration of the PH WINS Data Dashboard.

Register now for Aug. 13, 20, or 27, all at 2:00 pm ET: bit.ly/4ocByuP

Opinion | Tackle falsehoods about vaccines to preserve our freedom from disease - Bridge Michigan We Michiganders maintain a strong legacy of enterprise, community and public health. Michiganders deserve fact-based vaccine recommendations rooted in scientific integrity.

When speaking with patients about vaccines, Dr. William Nettleton — a 2021 de Beaumont 40 Under 40 in Public Health honoree — addresses their concerns with empathy and understanding. His @bridgemi.com‬ op-ed explains how he does it. bridgemi.com/guest-commen...

Centering Communities and Co-Creation in Equity-Driven Evaluation How to establish guiding values, prioritize co-creation with communities, and center people's lived experiences in evaluation.

Evaluation isn't an objective process, but it can be more equitable.

For @jphmpdirect.com, Kay Schaffer and Jamila M. Porter outline steps to help you establish guiding values, co-create with communities, and center participants' lived experiences in your next evaluation. bit.ly/47djkTy

Two smiling people sit in chairs slightly angled toward each other. They are flanked by two American flags.

Five people stand talking and smiling in a semi-circle. They are next to a long boardroom-style table and chairs.

Two people talking. One is standing and one is sitting turned toward the speaker. They are beneath a screen welcoming attendees to the Commission on Local Public Health Leadership kickoff.

Five people sit at a long boardroom-style table. The person second from the left counter-clockwise holds a gavel.

At the recent kickoff for the Commission on Local Public Health Leadership, a diverse group of leaders took the first steps toward creating a unified, actionable vision for public health policy. Learn more at debeaumont.org/commission-local-public-health.

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New data, new tools. 🧰 Explore Insights to Action: 40+ practical guides and templates to help public health agencies turn 2024 Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey data into progress toward a stronger, thriving #PublicHealth workforce: bit.ly/4nKK1Vw

PH WINS 2024 Findings and Tools for Action Announcing: New findings from the 2024 Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey (PH WINS). Plus, actionable recommendations and tools.

📊 New workforce data available! Explore the interactive dashboard with Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey findings on burnout, retention, training needs, and more: debeaumont.org/news/2025/ph...

Dr. Brian C. Castrucci: How Do We "Sell" Public Health? - Healthy Maine Talks The latest installment of our special series on federal policy features Dr. Brian C. Castrucci, President and CEO of the de Beaumont Foundation.Brian and Matt dig into three areas:- A recent survey fr...

For the Healthy Maine Talks podcast from the Maine Public Health Association, de Beaumont President and CEO Brian C. Castrucci shares his perspectives on communication gaps, balancing idealism with efficacy, and finding common ground amid politicization.

🎙️ Listen here: bit.ly/4eQ9ol0

Do you dread networking? 😬 Overcome your fears with the latest job seekers webinar from @apha.org and de Beaumont.

Learn the skills to network confidently and strategically, getting you closer to your next job in public health.

🗓️ Tuesday, July 8 at 3 pm ET
💼 Register now: bit.ly/3TSIsqS

Poll: 79% of Americans Support Routine Childhood Vaccine Requirements Across party lines, most say parents should be required to vaccinate kids against preventable diseases to attend school. Opponents’ top concern: parental choice.

New poll from de Beaumont and @hsph.harvard.edu: 79% of US adults support routine childhood vaccine requirements, including:

🔵 90% of Democrats
🔴 68% of Republicans
🧢 66% of MAGA supporters

Explore the findings of our new poll. debeaumont.org/news/2025/po...

YouTube video by de Beaumont Foundation Communicating About Public Health - Five Big Ideas

#PublicHealthSky, use the five “big ideas” and related talking points from our Communicating About Public Health research to explain the impact of your work to your community.

Watch this video for a rundown on each idea and download the toolkit at debeaumont.org/resources/co...