Reentry individuals released from incarceration are at higher risk of overdose death than the general Minnesota population. Access to opioid use disorder medications during and after release is essential in reducing post-release mortality rates. 🔗 : buff.ly/3Z3VPs7.

#SoonInAJPH "Preinjury and event-related characteristics of pediatric firearm injuries: the American College of Surgeons Firearm Study—United States, March 2021-February 2022" Katy Flynn-O’Brien, MD MPH Meera Kotagal Lauren Agoubi

An open access Collection Page on CDC’s Initiative to Address COVID-19 Health Disparities is out now! The CDC-funded articles are on pandemic-exposed inequities, focusing on social determinants of health. The full issue will be live in September 2024. buff.ly/3X1yEfv

Puerto Ricans face birth outcome disparities like high preterm birth rates, low birth weights, & a 50.5% cesarean section rate due to colonization and neglect. Integrative care, telemedicine, & community health workers could improve maternal health. 🔗 buff.ly/47a137J

#SoonInAJPH "Talents, Tears, Stories of Our Identities, and Community Building: Towards Community-Based Ecosystems of Latiné Health Driven by Promotores"

#SoonInAJPH "Optimizing Wastewater Surveillance: The Necessity of Standardized Reporting and Proficiency for Public Health" Ishi Keenum Dr. Devrim Kaya Alshae Logan-Jackson, Ph.D. Adam G

#SoonInAJPH "The Health of the Hispanic/Latino Population in the US: Looking Forward" This special issue highlights the need for an in-depth examination of the diversity of this population to accurately understand their health needs. Luisa N. Borrell @lborrell.bsky.social Cynthia Lebron, PhD, MPH

🚨 Our newest article in ⁦AJPH⁩ examined Kratom retail availability in the United States, despite multiple cities and states banning it. 🚨 ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/abs/10.210…

Hot off the press! Factors related to pediatric firearm injuries from the ACS Firearm Study. Check out the missing data analysis, highlighting the importance of complete data. How can we do better? AJPH Dr. Chethan Sathya, MD MSCE Meera Kotagal ACS COT ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/10.2105/AJ…

New pub! 🚨 In this AJPH piece, Casey Adrian from Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research, Stacey Shipe, PhD & I call for a focus on #HIV #prevention, specifically related to #PrEP, among foster care youth. Read here: ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/10.2105/AJ… nyupublichealth NYU Silver CDUHR

Firearm injury is the leading cause of death for children in the US and we do not have the data we need to address this devastating public health problem. That's the topic of my new essay out today in AJPH. Available here: ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/10.2105/AJ…

#SoonInAJPH "COVID Disparities Grant (CDG): A lesson in radical place-based investment to overcome COVID-19 related health disparities " Large urban health departments can leverage partnerships to deliver life-saving interventions and resources.

#SoonInAJPH "Trends in Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Cannabis Among Young Adults in Washington State from before to during the COVID-19 Pandemic" Young adults in Washington State continued to engage in risky Driving Under the Influence behaviors during the pandemic.

The Dobbs decision has led to strict abortion laws in 14 states, widening disparities for marginalized groups. Madden et al. note that despite claims of protecting families, these states often lack supportive policies for children & women. Read more: buff.ly/3XlRDBG

Roth and Jones identify the stark contrast between the United States' threatened access to abortion and Latin America's progress in the abortion rights arena. Recent successes in Latin America could serve as a model for US efforts. Read more: buff.ly/3TqLToX

#SoonInAJPH "Improving Latino Health Through Equity-Centered Physical Activity Research" We need an equity-centered physical activity research agenda to reduce inequities and improve health among Latinos.

#SoonInAJPH "Advancing, Prioritizing, and Uplifting Equitable Strategies to Improve Black Women’s Reproductive Health and Sexuality Wellness" Dr. Tiara C. Willie

Check out a new video abstract on PrEP uptake among Spanish-speaking transgender women by Scott D. Rhodes (he/him): buff.ly/3TtX2W7

#SoonInAJPH "An Agenda for Addressing Health Harming Legal Needs in Indigenous Communities" Urgent attention is needed to health harming legal needs in Indigenous communities, and for research, data, and delivery models that address these needs. @michelestatz bwatt