Most Americans Support Pandemic Policies but Have Concerns About ImplementationBethesda, Maryland, Jan. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the U.S. faces continuing infectious disease outbreaks, a new study shows that a majority of Americans are likely to support mitigation policies during a future COVID-like pandemic scenario, especially if they focus on high-risk populations, have clear timeframes, and emphasize personal choice. Published this month in Health Affairs Scholar, the study analyzed a nationally representative survey of 1,017 U.S. adults and was authored by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the de Beaumont Foundation. Results show significant public support for four COVID-19 pandemic policy approaches in the event of a future pandemic:
Business and Health Leaders Take Action to Address Health Impacts of a Changing ClimateLeading health organizations launch a national commission to mobilize and guide U.S. employers to mitigate the health impacts of climate and extreme weather on the workforce
New Class of 40 Under 40 in Public Health Reflects Resilient and Impactful WorkforceHonorees represent public health’s diversity in professional focus, personal background, and geography
Poll: Americans Strongly Support Health Departments and ServicesAs COVID-19 Recedes, Other Priorities Overtake Pandemic Preparation and Prevention
Four U.S. Communities Receive a $5M Investment to Create Data Ecosystems Centering Health Equity and Racial JusticeModernized Anti-Racist Data Ecosystems (MADE) for Health Justice is a new grant initiative supporting communities in creating health equity-focused local data ecosystems
New Report Identifies Greenspace Policies as Key Solutions to Help Cities Improve Health OutcomesA new report by CityHealth, an initiative of the de Beaumont Foundation and Kaiser Permanente, and Trust for Public Land (TPL) serves as a roadmap for city leaders to tap into greenspace to help improve health outcomes throughout communities by tackling the equity divide that has existed for years.
15 Communities to Advance Policies Supporting Racial Healing and Public HealthEfforts Aim to Move from Declaration to Action on Racism as a Public Health Crisis
Physician Poll: Medical Misinformation Is Harming Patients' HealthBethesda, Maryland, March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a new poll, nearly three in four physicians said medical misinformation has hindered their ability to treat COVID-19 patients and has harmed patient outcomes. The poll, conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the de Beaumont Foundation, reveals that physicians and the American public agree that misinformation is a problem and that doctors should be held accountable for intentionally spreading false information. Key findings:
Five U.S. Communities Selected to Lead New Business-Public Health PartnershipsIMPACT in Public Health catalyzes focused, sustainable community health improvements in areas of shared interest
de Beaumont Foundation Releases Community Engagement BookNew book provides roadmap for public health leaders and community members to collaborate for improved health
