Public Health & You
Staying Informed: Public Health & The Trump Administration
If you have been on social media lately, you have probably seen something about health care cuts. Maybe a post about Medicaid. Maybe a headline about hospitals closing. Maybe a friend sharing something alarming and then scrolling past it.
But here is what I keep noticing: most people are catching pieces of the story. A clip here. A headline there. And because the news cycle moves so fast and there is so much happening at once, it is easy to miss just how broad and how deep these changes actually go.
That is exactly why I am writing this blog.
As a public health professional, I have been watching the last 18 months very closely. And I am not convinced that the general public fully understands the scale of what is happening, not just to the ACA, not just to Medicaid, but to the entire public health infrastructure that most of us never think about until we need it.
The “Writer” Grant Writer Myth Debunked: Why you should look for an MPH instead
English was consistently my worst grade in school. I was an A+ student, but English was always an annoying low A. Think 90–92.
And it bothered me because I tried so hard. I had teachers who were critical about my writing in high school and my writing slowly improved. But I was always a science girl.
I liked math. I liked atoms. I liked rules and patterns. I liked things that made sense and followed a clear system. If you told high school me that I would own my own WRITING business one day, I would have laughed. I would not have believed you for one second.
I started my business after I graduated with my Master of Public Health. That is a science degree.
6 Simple Ways to Audit Your 2025 Grant Applications and Win Bigger in 2026
If your 2025 grant season felt like a blur of deadlines, rewrites, and late-night uploads, you’re not alone. Most organizations never stop to review the grants they’ve already submitted. And that’s a huge missed opportunity.
A smart, simple grant audit helps you understand what’s working, what’s not, and what you need to fix. Whether you’re a one-person development shop or leading a full grants team, this 6-part audit will help you sharpen your strategy, strengthen your story, and land more wins in 2026.
5 Must Reads for Public Health Professionals 2025
If you're a public health enthusiast or professional, you probably love a good read. As a self-proclaimed public health nerd, I’ve curated a list of must-read books to inspire, educate, and challenge your perspective in 2025. Let’s dive in!
A Beginner’s Guide to the Social Determinants of Health
Have you noticed how often the phrase “public health” or "social determinants of health" pops up these days? I’ve been seeing it everywhere—grant applications, news stories, and healthcare discussions. And let’s be real, every time you turn on the news, it feels like there’s another story about how broken the U.S. healthcare system is, or how patients barely get five minutes with their doctor.
5 Benefits of Walking 30 Minutes a Day
Did you know that 68% of Americans do not get enough physical activity? Walking for just 30 minutes daily could be the key to transforming your physical and mental health. Here’s why lacing up your sneakers for a short stroll is one of the best investments you can make in yourself.
The Beginners Guide to Public Health
At its core, public health is about protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. It goes beyond individual doctor visits and focuses on populations as a whole. According to the CDC Foundation, public health works to “promote health, prevent disease, and prolong life among the population as a whole.”
Here are a few ways public health touches our lives…