Welcome to our media digest for the week ending February 8, 2019! Each week, PI compiles a round-up of the latest public health-related news, with an eye toward media framing and language, particularly as they relate to the role of primary prevention. The views expressed in these articles do not reflect those of Prevention Institute. 

Welcome to our media digest for the week ending January 18, 2019! Each week, PI compiles a round-up of the latest public health-related news, with an eye toward media framing and language, particularly as they relate to the role of primary prevention. The views expressed in these articles do not reflect those of Prevention Institute. 

The Department of Health and Human Services is now seeking feedback on Healthy People 2030 through January 17. This is a key opportunity to shape the topic areas, objectives, metrics, and areas for further research of HHS and other government entities over the next 10 years.

No matter what issues you focus on, it’s been a hard year for health, safety, and wellbeing in the US. As we come to the end of 2018, we find ourselves looking for bright spots and want to share a few successes. Collectively, they remind us how critical it is to continue fighting against the barrage of threats to the most vulnerable in our society while also working toward a healthier and more just future.