New School of Public Health center will explore the health impacts of climate change on American Indian and rural populations in the Upper Midwest

Called the Mni Sota Center for Climate Change and Health (M3CH), the center will focus on how climate-related factors—such as extreme weather, air pollution, droughts, and ecosystem changes—affect the health of people in the Upper Midwest, with an emphasis on how these changes are affecting American Indian tribes and rural populations.

Number of U.S. hospitals offering obstetric care is declining

New School of Public Health study shows that between 2010 and 2022, more than 500 hospitals in the U.S. discontinued obstetric care, with nearly half in rural areas

Equity-based naloxone distribution can save lives while reducing health disparities

“Health inequities in opioid overdose deaths have become more pronounced in recent years, and were greatly exacerbated during the pandemic. By demonstrating that an equity-focused naloxone distribution model can not only save lives, but also reduce health inequities, this study provides evidence that could guide policymakers and public health officials to develop equity-based strategies that ensure naloxone reaches communities most in need.” says Xiao Zang, SPH assistant professor and lead author.

Opioid overdoses soared during the pandemic, spreading to previously less-affected groups including teenagers and the elderly

A new SPH study analyzed changes in the U.S. opioid epidemic from 2019-2022 and found that rates of fatal fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine overdoses increased in almost every state