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Implementation research is transforming public health programs | Dr. Piyusha Majumdar | TEDxIIHMR U
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-15 16:57
Thank you so much. I want you to imagine a world. A world where every brilliant idea be it in medicine, education, technology or public health doesn't just stay in the journal or in the lab but can actually used to transform lives.Yes, it is possible. It seems little difficult but yes, it's possible. I want you to imagine imagine a situation where a health worker has to walk 10 kilometers every single day just to deliver DOT's medicine in a small tribal villages in Charhan.The health worker they're doing th ...
'I won't have anywhere to go': Recovery home residents talk effects of federal cuts
NBC News· 2025-07-08 22:00
Funding & Budget Cuts - Fresh Start, a recovery program for women, experienced a budget cut of approximately 25% due to the elimination of a federal grant for substance abuse prevention and treatment [1] - The grant, part of over $1 billion in nationwide cuts, was eliminated by the Trump administration to streamline spending and consolidate public health programs [1] - The organization had to close one of its five rented houses due to budget constraints [1] - The program could no longer afford to provide groceries for residents [1] - There are concerns that the grant will not be replaced [1] Impact on Residents - Residents are now responsible for buying their own groceries, leading to reduced food consumption [1] - Residents express fear of relapse and homelessness if the program continues to shrink or shut down [1] - The program provides a supportive environment for women in recovery, offering community and assistance in rebuilding their lives [1] Program Operations - Fresh Start aims to build community for women in recovery [1] - The program provides housing and support for women overcoming opioid addiction [1] - Residents are rebuilding bonds with their families [1]