In a TIME commentary out today, Yale School of Public Health's Dr. Deb Houry shared what gives her hope about the future of public health in the U.S.: https://ow.ly/PubP50ZwJZL

Medicaid may be publicly funded, but in much of the United States, it is no longer run entirely by the government. Instead, states often hire private insurance companies to manage care for Medicaid enrollees, known as managed care. 1/3

When Google’s Debug project made headlines this spring for seeking permission to release genetically engineered mosquitoes, it raised a question that public health researchers also have been studying: Can technology solve a problem as old and stubborn as mosquito-borne disease? m.yale.edu/dk4c

Last week, the CDC confirmed 2,318 measles cases for the year, officially surpassing 2025's full-year total of 2,289. This is the highest annual case count the U.S. has recorded since 1991. 1/4

"The cardiovascular toll of wildfire smoke reaches well beyond the fire lines and well beyond the day the sky turns orange.” - Yale School of Public Health's Dr. Kai Chen, PhD Read more: https://news.yale.edu/2026/07/22/prolonged-exposure-wildfire-smoke-increases-cardiovascular-health-risks

Are you a working professional seeking a fulfilling 18-week relationship? Applications for the longest-running climate change and health certificate program are now open. Apply by August 17: m.yale.edu/9c8 @cchyale.bsky.social

There is a lot of explosive diarrhea out there, and maybe just as many questions. We talked to our experts about what the cyclosporiasis data is telling us and what you should know about the lettuce recall. 🧵 1/

Dean @meganranney.bsky.social joined CNN yesterday to discuss the current cyclosporiasis outbreak and what it can tell us about the current capacity of our nation's public health system.

If you need to be outside during an air quality alert, wearing a mask can help protect you — but only if it's the right type. "We really need powerful filtration ... wearing an N95 mask is key," YSPH's Kai Chen told ABC News. https://ow.ly/Kcc450ZoUam

As smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets the US, can wearing a mask help?

As smoke from Canadian fires descends across parts of the U.S., which masks could help protect you?

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There are air quality alerts in several regions of the U.S., including in New Haven. Smoke pollution can be dangerous to the whole body — impacting the heart, lungs, kidneys, mental health, and more. Please keep a close eye on your local air quality index and take steps to stay safe.

Luke Davis, MD, MAS, associate professor of epidemiology, has spent his career at the intersection of two of the leading infectious causes of death worldwide: tuberculosis (TB) and HIV. He talked to us about what global health looks like on the ground right now: m.yale.edu/dkhk

We are hiring a Chief Advancement Officer. Think you would be a good fit? Join us ⬇️ https://careers.yale.edu/us/en/job/136062WD/Chief-Advancement-Officer-YSPH Know someone who would be a good fit? Please share.

There’s an increase in cyclosporiasis (a parasite that can cause watery, sometimes explosive, diarrhea) reported in multiple states. What to know ⬇️ 1/

Firework safety is hot. 🎇

"Move fast and break things" has been Silicon Valley's mantra for over a decade. At the 2026 Yale Innovation Summit Health Track, a different imperative took hold: chase the problem that needs solving — and slow down long enough to listen to communities. Read more: m.yale.edu/djyg

“Communication is not only about information dissemination, but also about fostering belonging and emotional connection.” Recent grad Perpetua Buadoo, MPH ’26, reflects on the importance of communications in public health in our latest issue of Science & Society magazine: m.yale.edu/djp4

If we want graduates who can lead amid complexity, we must build classrooms where learning is communal, visible, and real, writes Mike Honsberger, PhD, director of YSPH Academic Affairs. Read more in our latest issue of Science & Society magazine: m.yale.edu/dh8r

Hi, friends. Let’s make safe swimmaxxing a thing this summer, ok? OK?

@sciam.bsky.social announced its inaugural Young American Scientists list today, recognizing 28 exceptional early-career researchers. On the list is our own @colincarlson.bsky.social. Read more about Dr. Carlson and this recognition: www.scientificamerican.com/article/coli... #SciAmYoungScientists

The Yale LGBTQ Mental Health Initiative at @yalesph.bsky.social brings together the world's leading scientists to advance the science of LGBTQ mental health locally, nationally, and globally. Learn more about our research and the tools we are creating to help LGBTQ people thrive🌈

Yale researchers worked with residents of New Haven’s Dwight neighborhood to document the impact of urban heat and identify community-informed solutions. Read more in our latest issue of Science & Society magazine: m.yale.edu/dh9z

Two recent undergraduate graduates at Yale, each of whom conducted extensive research in labs at the Yale School of Public Health, were recent recipients of prestigious awards for postgraduate study. Read more in our latest issue of Science & Society magazine: m.yale.edu/djpx

While you’re watching the World Cup games, we’ll be watching health trends. Yale School of Public Health faculty member Katelyn Jetelina (Your Local Epidemiologist) is playing a central role in the Health Security Operations Center, set up by Georgetown University.

Yale School of Public Health researchers have introduced a new tool that may help researchers better understand cancer, organ development, wound healing, and the three-dimensional structure of tissues. More: m.yale.edu/djp3

Yale’s official records memorialized Dr. Chenghui Ge as having earned an MPH in 1924 and DrPH in 1926, noting that “he is the first known public health student from China.” However, that record was incorrect. Read more in our latest issue of Science & Society: m.yale.edu/dh8h

Looking for some inspiring reading this weekend? Check out our latest issue of Science & Society magazine ➡️ m.yale.edu/djjg

At YSPH, Domenica Berardi is exploring sex differences in colorectal cancer. Historically, the disease has been studied mostly in men. Berardi is hoping to fill that gap — with support from the university’s new interdisciplinary research hub centered on women’s health. https://ow.ly/E5WC50Z6nHu

New collaborative aims to become hub for women’s health research at Yale

The newly formed Women’s Health Research at Yale Collaborative brings together faculty members, researchers, students, and more from across the university.

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DO. IT. DR. BAILEY. And may we recommend our Executive MPH, a hybrid online and on-campus program built for working professionals looking to level up their careers in public health?

The global community is dealing with a hantavirus outbreak and an Ebola emergency simultaneously. We asked Dr. Deb Houry for her insights into the two outbreaks, and our preparedness to respond to them at home. Read the full interview: m.yale.edu/djhx

Commencement speaker Sylvia Mathews Burwell, Dean @meganranney.bsky.social, and student speaker Casey Wells shared messages of hope and courage during Yale School of Public Health’s 2026 Commencement earlier this week. Read more about the joyous day: m.yale.edu/djdn #Yale2026