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Working Smarter with PHAB Accreditation: Putting the Standards & Measures (2026) into Practice

Public health professionals using PHAB data for accreditation and quality improvement

With the launch of the Refreshed Standards & Measures (2026), much of the conversation has focused on what changed. And now that Version 2026 is in use, the more important question is: What do these updates mean in practice for health departments? The answer is simple. The Refreshed Standards and Measures (2026) and process improvements were designed to help health

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“We don’t trust you!”: Reflections on the Senate Homeland Security Committee Hearing with Dr. Anthony Fauci on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, and Why So Many Americans Are Turning “Anti-Vax”

Rob Shafer, PhD, argues that rising anti-vaccine sentiment reflects a broader collapse of public trust in scientific and government institutions, driven by perceptions that leaders violated the public’s trust during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Understanding Leaky Gut: A Student’s Introduction to an Emerging Public Health Concern

Leaky gut syndrome, or increased intestinal permeability, occurs when the intestinal barrier becomes less effective at preventing bacteria and toxins from entering the bloodstream, potentially contributing to chronic inflammation. Research suggests it may be associated with obesity, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune conditions, and gastrointestinal disorders, although its role in causing these conditions is still being studied. Older adults may be particularly

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