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Pew Health @health.pew.org · 15/10/2026

One person’s story can reveal a lot about a community’s needs. Data can show how many others face the same challenges, and what interventions are helping make a difference. Amy Bettano from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health explains how data helps states support healthier communities.

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Pew Health @health.pew.org · 14/10/2026

Disease outbreaks don’t become national news overnight. It starts with individual cases, healthcare reports, and public health data. This week’s “After the Fact” episode explores how that system works and why improvements could help officials respond faster. pewtrsts.org/4dOokRp

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Pew Health @health.pew.org · 13/10/2026

Opioid use disorder treatment shouldn’t require an obstacle course. States are updating rules to expand take-home doses of methadone, telehealth treatment, mobile medication, and new clinics—making care easier to begin and continue: pewtrsts.org/3WdWKGX

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Pew Health @health.pew.org · 09/10/2026

How does a single illness become a nationwide outbreak alert? On the latest “After the Fact," we explore the public health data systems that help detect outbreaks, track disease, and support faster responses when communities are at risk. 🎧 New episode available now: pewtrsts.org/4dOokRp

Over 17,000 Cyclosporiasis cases reported in the U.S. since May 2026, according to CDC data.

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Pew Health @health.pew.org · 08/10/2026

Farmers and ranchers die by suicide at rates 2 to 5 times higher than the overall population. After losing his father, Jacob Walter began helping agricultural communities talk about mental health and find support. Read his story: pewtrsts.org/4z6jw1J If you need help, call or text 988.

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Pew Health @health.pew.org · 25/09/2026

Understanding suicide risk is an important part of prevention. In this episode of After the Fact, Pew's Kristen Mizzi Angelone discusses the latest data and the approaches helping more people access support and care. 🎧 pewtrsts.org/4hKXAU0

14.3 million U.S. adults seriously considered suicide in 2024, according to CDC National Center for Health Statistics.

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Pew Health @health.pew.org · 25/09/2026

Do schools in your community offer evidence-based substance use prevention programs for students? New research shows that early prevention programs work to reach teenagers—but schools need proper state funding, workforce support, and clear guidance.

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Pew Health @health.pew.org · 24/09/2026

Maya Loudd and Dr. Kelly Schloredt share how University of Washington suicide prevention training helps student-athletes listen, connect, and ask for help. In crisis? Call or text 988. #SuicidePreventionMonth

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Pew Health @health.pew.org · 17/09/2026

States don’t lack public health data—they lack ways to make it meaningful. Pew’s David Hyun explains how stronger partnerships between Medicaid and public health agencies can turn disconnected information into better decisions and healthier communities.

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Pew Health @health.pew.org · 16/09/2026

“It’s OK not to be OK, but it’s not OK not to talk about it.” After losing his father to suicide, one rancher is helping agricultural workers and their families talk openly about stress and find support. Call or text 988. Find more resources at FarmStateOfMind.org.

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Pew Health @health.pew.org · 14/09/2026

What if more people could access methadone treatment at their local pharmacies? By partnering with opioid treatment programs, pharmacies can operate as satellite facilities to dispense methadone—and see good returns on their investment in fewer than 3 years: pewtrsts.org/4h21qGN

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Pew Health @health.pew.org · 10/09/2026

No veteran should have to struggle alone. After losing his brother to suicide, Jared Zamora began helping other veterans find support and hope. Watch how Stop Soldier Suicide connects veterans with treatment that works. In crisis? Dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

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Pew Health @health.pew.org · 31/08/2026

Treatment only saves lives when people can reach it. Telehealth is helping people overcome distance, transportation, and child care barriers to access medication for opioid use disorder—a meaningful reminder as communities recognize National Overdose Awareness Day.

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Pew Health @health.pew.org · 27/08/2026

From healthy aging to AI-powered biology to new cancer therapies—our 2026 class of biomedical scholars and fellows is tackling some of science's most pressing questions. Here's who joined this year and what they're studying: pewtrsts.org/4p4eZci

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Pew Health @health.pew.org · 15/08/2026

Fentanyl continues to drive overdose deaths in the U.S., yet many people who use drugs don't realize how often it's present. Fentanyl test strips can give people crucial information to reduce their overdose risk—whether that means using less, not using at all, or making sure they're not alone.

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Pew Health @health.pew.org · 13/08/2026

Giving people more flexibility to take #methadone home didn't lead to more diversion. As former DEA official Matthew Strait says, "Risk is one thing, but actual diversion doesn't bear itself out in the evidence." Two experts discuss the outcome of expanding access: pewtrsts.org/4qxpAxr

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Pew Health @health.pew.org · 06/08/2026

What can states learn from a public health data sharing agreement between Washington State and the Tulalip Tribes? A lot—including the importance of building trust, centering Tribal voices, and respecting Tribal data sovereignty. Read the lessons: pewtrsts.org/4hfsP9Z

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Pew Health @health.pew.org · 05/08/2026

Health threats and technology are changing—and public health reporting must evolve too. Hawaii is strengthening its public health reporting by improving access to timely data to respond to emerging health threats. Here's how: pewtrsts.org/4hcHzXg

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Pew Health @health.pew.org · 25/07/2026

Public health relies on timely data to detect and manage diseases, and more. Utah is now one of the first states to require acute care hospitals to use automated, real-time electronic case reporting, helping public health agencies respond more quickly while reducing manual reporting.

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Pew Health @health.pew.org · 23/07/2026

🎉 36 early-career scientists just joined Pew's biomedical research community, and the challenges they're tackling range from brain aging to memory issues to cancer. Here's what the new Pew scholars and fellows are working on—and why it matters 👇

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Pew Health @health.pew.org · 22/07/2026

Between 2016—2022, trends in hospitalizations associated with substance use showed: • Alcohol remains the leading cause of substance-related hospital stays • Stimulant-related stays are rising • Hospitals are critical in connecting patients with treatment details: pewtrsts.org/4524w7Z

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Pew Health @health.pew.org · 16/07/2026

Available 24/7 by call, text, or chat, 988—the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline—connects people with trained counselors through a national network of more than 200 local crisis centers: pewtrsts.org/4ptklOI

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Pew Health @health.pew.org · 14/07/2026

In 2015, Anne Arundel County police officer Shawn Kauffman was administering naloxone to people experiencing an overdose five to six times a day. He’s saved many lives, but he’s also used these experiences to help people see there’s help and hope on the other side. #PublicHealth

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Pew Health @health.pew.org · 11/07/2026

Drinking is deeply embedded in American culture—but its health effects are often overlooked. A recent investigation from STAT reports that alcohol contributes to roughly 178,000 deaths in the U.S. each year, outnumbering opioid-related deaths more than four to one. #publichealth

Chart showing the impact of alcohol, which causes 178,000 deaths annually in the U.S.

List showing heavy drinking linked to cancer, heart disease, stroke, and liver disease with an IV drip illustration.

Close-up of a patient’s arm with a hospital wristband held by another hand, emphasizing alcohol as a major public health issue.

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Pew Health @health.pew.org · 08/07/2026

From tools that flag suicide risk to chatbots offering emotional support, AI is quickly becoming part of mental healthcare. It offers potential, but also raises questions: How well do these tools work? Who is responsible? We look at the positives, and the challenges: pewtrsts.org/3SRqyaO

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Pew Health @health.pew.org · 07/07/2026

Science doesn’t stop at borders—and neither does its impact. Pew Latin American Fellow Daiana Capdevila studies how proteins work and is developing biosensors to test drinking water quality and detect mosquito-borne diseases – work that can help protect her fellow citizens in Argentina and beyond.

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