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Get Out the Vote!
Election day is just weeks away, and early voting has begun in many states. HRiA has put together this special edition blog post about the power of voting and its connection to public health, the…
How Public Health Organizations Are Navigating AI: Observations from the Field
Public health leaders must make decisions while evidence and practices are still evolving. HRiA shares observations from the field about AI readiness in public health….
The Charles A. King Trust Fellowship Program Funds Early Career Scientists Investigating the Causes and Treatment of Human Disease
About the Trust Established in 1936, the Charles A. King Trust was created to support and promote the investigation of human disease and the alleviation of human suffering through improved treatment. Other contributors, including the…
International Overdose Awareness Day in Massachusetts: Reflections on Remembrance, Harm Reduction, and Hope
Every year, International Overdose Awareness Day creates a space for communities around the world to come together in remembrance, reflection, and action. It is a time to honor lives lost to overdose, recognize the impact…
Announcing the newest cohort of Noonan Memorial Research Fund
About the program The Deborah Munroe Noonan Memorial Research Fund, established in 1947 by Frank M. Noonan in memory of his mother, continues its proud tradition of supporting improvements in the quality of life for…
Advancing Health Equity Through Research: Announcing the newest cohort of Jeffress Trust Awardees
The Jeffress Trust Awards Program in Research Advancing Health Equity supports research that addresses the root causes of and systemic barriers to health equity across Virginia. Through Partnership/Collaborative Establishment Awards, the program provides two-year grants…