Center for Health and Wellbeing at Princeton University
@princetonchw.bsky.social
Advancing research and teaching on wellbeing, health, and health policy - A Center of Princeton School of Public and International Affairs
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Princeton's @heatherhhoward.bsky.social welcomed Laura Waddell from @njcitizenaction.bsky.social and Brittany Holom-Trundy from @njpolicy.bsky.social to her global health policy course this week. Their lecture on "Building A Health Care Movement" inspired the next generation of health care leaders!
November 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Princeton's @heatherhhoward.bsky.social welcomed Laura Waddell from @njcitizenaction.bsky.social and Brittany Holom-Trundy from @njpolicy.bsky.social to her global health policy course this week. Their lecture on "Building A Health Care Movement" inspired the next generation of health care leaders!
In a recent op-ed, Shamik Bhat MPA '26 and Visiting Associate Professor Soumitra S. Bhuyan highlight the looming crisis in NJ if Congress allows the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits to expire.
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Congress must extend the ACA subsidies or expect a crisis in N.J. | Opinion
The federal government must continue its responsibility to invest in Americans and their health; it is an economic and moral failing to abandon this duty.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
In a recent op-ed, Shamik Bhat MPA '26 and Visiting Associate Professor Soumitra S. Bhuyan highlight the looming crisis in NJ if Congress allows the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits to expire.
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Princeton Professor @heatherhhoward.bsky.social advises Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill’s incoming administration on challenges and opportunities for the NJ Department of Health in an op-ed she co-authored for NJ Spotlight News.
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health NJ transition commissioners sherrill howard o'dowd | NJ Spotlight News
Former New Jersey health commissioners Heather Howard and Mary O'Dowd offer advice to incoming Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her next commissioner.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Princeton Professor @heatherhhoward.bsky.social advises Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill’s incoming administration on challenges and opportunities for the NJ Department of Health in an op-ed she co-authored for NJ Spotlight News.
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Wondering where health care policy is going (and how we got here?) Check out my wide-ranging conversation with @princeton.edu grad and @tcfdotorg.bsky.social senior fellow @chiquitabl.bsky.social, former CMS administrator.
The Princeton Pulse Podcast, hosted by @heatherhhoward.bsky.social, addresses the future of Medicare and Medicaid, and opportunities for advancing health care equity, access, and innovation in the U.S. with former CMS Administrator @chiquitabl.bsky.social.
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PODCAST: An Insider’s View on the Future of U.S. Health Policy
Chiquita Brooks-LaSure discusses opportunities for advancing equity, access, and innovation in U.S. health care.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Wondering where health care policy is going (and how we got here?) Check out my wide-ranging conversation with @princeton.edu grad and @tcfdotorg.bsky.social senior fellow @chiquitabl.bsky.social, former CMS administrator.
The Princeton Pulse Podcast, hosted by @heatherhhoward.bsky.social, addresses the future of Medicare and Medicaid, and opportunities for advancing health care equity, access, and innovation in the U.S. with former CMS Administrator @chiquitabl.bsky.social.
chw.princeton.edu/news/podcast...
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PODCAST: An Insider’s View on the Future of U.S. Health Policy
Chiquita Brooks-LaSure discusses opportunities for advancing equity, access, and innovation in U.S. health care.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The Princeton Pulse Podcast, hosted by @heatherhhoward.bsky.social, addresses the future of Medicare and Medicaid, and opportunities for advancing health care equity, access, and innovation in the U.S. with former CMS Administrator @chiquitabl.bsky.social.
chw.princeton.edu/news/podcast...
chw.princeton.edu/news/podcast...
In a recent interview, Postdoctoral Research Associate
@ben-scher.bsky.social shares the crux of his research exploring health inequalities, social exclusion, and drug policy, along with his plans for advancing this work at and beyond Princeton.
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@ben-scher.bsky.social shares the crux of his research exploring health inequalities, social exclusion, and drug policy, along with his plans for advancing this work at and beyond Princeton.
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Ben Scher Tackles Health Inequalities and Drug-Related Harm
In a recent interview, Postdoctoral Research Associate Ben Scher shares the crux of his research and plans for advancing this work at and beyond Princeton
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November 3, 2025 at 4:21 PM
In a recent interview, Postdoctoral Research Associate
@ben-scher.bsky.social shares the crux of his research exploring health inequalities, social exclusion, and drug policy, along with his plans for advancing this work at and beyond Princeton.
tinyurl.com/2feh6kah
@ben-scher.bsky.social shares the crux of his research exploring health inequalities, social exclusion, and drug policy, along with his plans for advancing this work at and beyond Princeton.
tinyurl.com/2feh6kah
Princeton Professor Pascaline Dupas talks about the reach and effectiveness of global health programs, and how U.S. foreign aid cuts will impede the discovery and adoption of life-saving interventions, on the Princeton Pulse Podcast.
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October 14, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Princeton Professor Pascaline Dupas talks about the reach and effectiveness of global health programs, and how U.S. foreign aid cuts will impede the discovery and adoption of life-saving interventions, on the Princeton Pulse Podcast.
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tinyurl.com/fdrjzv35
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At a time when fewer than half of Americans see research scientists as good communicators, researchers at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs are sharing their work through collaborations with figures known for connecting with their audiences: musicians and comedians.
Communicating Science Through Comedy and Music | Princeton School of Public and International Affairs
At a time when fewer than half of Americans see research scientists as good communicators, researchers at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs are sharing their work through collab...
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October 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
At a time when fewer than half of Americans see research scientists as good communicators, researchers at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs are sharing their work through collaborations with figures known for connecting with their audiences: musicians and comedians.
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New research from Princeton shows that efforts to improve the climate could reduce the number of deaths caused by air pollution in the United States by about 6,000 people a year by 2030.
How cutting US air pollution could save 6,000 lives a year by 2030
Shift from fossil fuels could lower deaths from particle pollution in some states by 19% in five years, study finds
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October 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
New research from Princeton shows that efforts to improve the climate could reduce the number of deaths caused by air pollution in the United States by about 6,000 people a year by 2030.
The Princeton Pulse Podcast explores how U.S. foreign aid cuts are rolling back decades of progress in public health. Host @heatherhhoward.bsky.social is joined by Princeton Professor Pascaline Dupas, a development economist, and
@cgdev.org's Cindy Huang.
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@cgdev.org's Cindy Huang.
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PODCAST: The Devastating Health Impacts of U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts
This episode of the Princeton Pulse Podcast explores how U.S. foreign aid cuts are rolling back decades of progress in public health
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October 2, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The Princeton Pulse Podcast explores how U.S. foreign aid cuts are rolling back decades of progress in public health. Host @heatherhhoward.bsky.social is joined by Princeton Professor Pascaline Dupas, a development economist, and
@cgdev.org's Cindy Huang.
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@cgdev.org's Cindy Huang.
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Despite the financial strain that Medicaid estate recovery can have, there has been little research on the impact of the program’s recovery policies since its enactment 30+ years ago. @heatherhhoward.bsky.social and a team of researchers are filling in the gaps.
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Research Record: Three Decades of Medicaid Estate Recovery | Princeton School of Public and International Affairs
Princeton SPIA’s Research Record series highlights the vast scholarly achievements of our faculty members, whose expertise extends beyond the classroom and into everyday life.If you’d like your work c...
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September 26, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Despite the financial strain that Medicaid estate recovery can have, there has been little research on the impact of the program’s recovery policies since its enactment 30+ years ago. @heatherhhoward.bsky.social and a team of researchers are filling in the gaps.
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This summer, CHW sponsored 92 opportunities for
Princeton University students to tackle critical global health challenges — from mitigating antimicrobial resistance, to developing therapies for neurogenerative diseases and cancer, to preparing for the next pandemic.
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Princeton University students to tackle critical global health challenges — from mitigating antimicrobial resistance, to developing therapies for neurogenerative diseases and cancer, to preparing for the next pandemic.
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Princeton Students at Forefront of Global Health
This summer, the Center for Health and Wellbeing sponsored 92 opportunities for Princeton University students to tackle critical global health challenges
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September 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
This summer, CHW sponsored 92 opportunities for
Princeton University students to tackle critical global health challenges — from mitigating antimicrobial resistance, to developing therapies for neurogenerative diseases and cancer, to preparing for the next pandemic.
tinyurl.com/2s384s2c
Princeton University students to tackle critical global health challenges — from mitigating antimicrobial resistance, to developing therapies for neurogenerative diseases and cancer, to preparing for the next pandemic.
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Thrilled to announce I am spending my sabbatical at Princeton with a joint appointment in the IR Section and @princetonchw.bsky.social! 🐯
Week 1 is done and I'm happily settling in. Excited for a year surrounded by brilliant colleagues and inspiring conversations on a beautiful campus.
Week 1 is done and I'm happily settling in. Excited for a year surrounded by brilliant colleagues and inspiring conversations on a beautiful campus.
September 8, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Thrilled to announce I am spending my sabbatical at Princeton with a joint appointment in the IR Section and @princetonchw.bsky.social! 🐯
Week 1 is done and I'm happily settling in. Excited for a year surrounded by brilliant colleagues and inspiring conversations on a beautiful campus.
Week 1 is done and I'm happily settling in. Excited for a year surrounded by brilliant colleagues and inspiring conversations on a beautiful campus.
Vaccine policy is in the news. Check out our two-part Princeton Pulse Podcast series (Episodes #18 and 19) exploring recent shifts in U.S. vaccine policy, and innovations in vaccine development and delivery.
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August 28, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Vaccine policy is in the news. Check out our two-part Princeton Pulse Podcast series (Episodes #18 and 19) exploring recent shifts in U.S. vaccine policy, and innovations in vaccine development and delivery.
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The Princeton Pulse Podcast highlights innovations in vaccine development and delivery that could boost immunization rates around the world. Host @heatherhhoward.bsky.social is joined by @grahammunology.bsky.social and @jmadankeller.bsky.social from @cgdev.org.
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PODCAST: Innovations in Vaccine Development and Delivery
This episode of the Princeton Pulse Podcast highlights scientific discoveries that could boost immunization rates while preparing us for the next pandemic.
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August 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The Princeton Pulse Podcast highlights innovations in vaccine development and delivery that could boost immunization rates around the world. Host @heatherhhoward.bsky.social is joined by @grahammunology.bsky.social and @jmadankeller.bsky.social from @cgdev.org.
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“It’s one thing to use an antibiotic when the patient really needs it. It’s another thing to use it because you have a sniffle.”
Economist Ramanan Laxminarayan of @onehealthtrust.bsky.social discusses antibiotic use on a new episode of Social Science Bites.
Listen now: ow.ly/LC3e50Wzmfg
Economist Ramanan Laxminarayan of @onehealthtrust.bsky.social discusses antibiotic use on a new episode of Social Science Bites.
Listen now: ow.ly/LC3e50Wzmfg
August 4, 2025 at 1:29 PM
“It’s one thing to use an antibiotic when the patient really needs it. It’s another thing to use it because you have a sniffle.”
Economist Ramanan Laxminarayan of @onehealthtrust.bsky.social discusses antibiotic use on a new episode of Social Science Bites.
Listen now: ow.ly/LC3e50Wzmfg
Economist Ramanan Laxminarayan of @onehealthtrust.bsky.social discusses antibiotic use on a new episode of Social Science Bites.
Listen now: ow.ly/LC3e50Wzmfg
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With new CDC data confirming falling childhood vaccination rates, this is an important and timely conversation examining alarming developments in US vaccine policy. Thank you @celinegounder.com and @jasonlschwartz.bsky.social
The Princeton Pulse Podcast explores developments in U.S. vaccine policy and strategies for reducing vaccine hesitancy and restoring public trust. Host @heatherhhoward.bsky.social welcomes @celinegounder.com at @kff.org and @jasonlschwartz.bsky.social at @yalesph.bsky.social.
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PODCAST: Alarming Shifts in U.S. Vaccine Policy – And What We Can Do About It
The Princeton Pulse Podcast explores recent developments in federal vaccine policy and strategies for reducing vaccine hesitancy and restoring public trust
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August 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
With new CDC data confirming falling childhood vaccination rates, this is an important and timely conversation examining alarming developments in US vaccine policy. Thank you @celinegounder.com and @jasonlschwartz.bsky.social
The Princeton Pulse Podcast explores developments in U.S. vaccine policy and strategies for reducing vaccine hesitancy and restoring public trust. Host @heatherhhoward.bsky.social welcomes @celinegounder.com at @kff.org and @jasonlschwartz.bsky.social at @yalesph.bsky.social.
tinyurl.com/38vx7kr3
tinyurl.com/38vx7kr3
PODCAST: Alarming Shifts in U.S. Vaccine Policy – And What We Can Do About It
The Princeton Pulse Podcast explores recent developments in federal vaccine policy and strategies for reducing vaccine hesitancy and restoring public trust
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August 4, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The Princeton Pulse Podcast explores developments in U.S. vaccine policy and strategies for reducing vaccine hesitancy and restoring public trust. Host @heatherhhoward.bsky.social welcomes @celinegounder.com at @kff.org and @jasonlschwartz.bsky.social at @yalesph.bsky.social.
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As we mark Medicaid's 60th birthday, check out this podcast discussion with Janet Currie and Abuko Estrada @firstfocus.bsky.social on Medicaid's profound impact on children's health, and how the drastic cuts recently enacted in HR 1 threaten that progress.
The Princeton Pulse Podcast weighs in on the proposed Medicaid cuts - and why investing in our children's health contributes to America's economic growth and prosperity. tinyurl.com/fvbrpywv
July 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
As we mark Medicaid's 60th birthday, check out this podcast discussion with Janet Currie and Abuko Estrada @firstfocus.bsky.social on Medicaid's profound impact on children's health, and how the drastic cuts recently enacted in HR 1 threaten that progress.
Princeton's @kwailoo.bsky.social, an affiliate of the Center for Health and Wellbeing, addresses the implications of recent Medicaid legislation in an interview with @wsj.com. Wailoo discusses the history and future of the program, which covers 1 in 5 Americans.
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Medicaid Is Huge. Here’s Why, and What Trump’s Cutting.
Medicaid began as a welfare program, but 60 years later it covers one in five Americans. WSJ explains how it got so big, and how the “Big Beautiful Bill” will change it.
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July 25, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Princeton's @kwailoo.bsky.social, an affiliate of the Center for Health and Wellbeing, addresses the implications of recent Medicaid legislation in an interview with @wsj.com. Wailoo discusses the history and future of the program, which covers 1 in 5 Americans.
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The link between cardiovascular health and socioeconomic status markers, such as income or education, is weaker for Black and Hispanic young adults than for white young adults, according to a research team including CHW affiliates Noreen Goldman and Daniel Notterman.
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Research Record: Discrimination May Impede Cardiovascular Health | Princeton School of Public and International Affairs
Princeton SPIA’s Research Record series highlights the vast scholarly achievements of our faculty members, whose expertise extends beyond the classroom and into everyday life.If you’d like your work c...
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July 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The link between cardiovascular health and socioeconomic status markers, such as income or education, is weaker for Black and Hispanic young adults than for white young adults, according to a research team including CHW affiliates Noreen Goldman and Daniel Notterman.
tinyurl.com/53fybnaj
tinyurl.com/53fybnaj
On State of Affairs with Steve Adubato, @heatherhhoward.bsky.social examines Medicaid cuts, the role of Planned Parenthood, and the consequences of vaccine misinformation. The episode, presented by NJ PBS, can be viewed on the show's website.
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State of Affairs with Steve Adubato | Christopher Widelo; Heather Howard | Season 9 | Episode 12
Christopher Widelo; Heather Howard
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July 22, 2025 at 2:42 PM
On State of Affairs with Steve Adubato, @heatherhhoward.bsky.social examines Medicaid cuts, the role of Planned Parenthood, and the consequences of vaccine misinformation. The episode, presented by NJ PBS, can be viewed on the show's website.
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Researchers at Princeton University and the Simons Foundation have identified four distinct subtypes of autism, marking a transformative step in understanding the condition’s genetic underpinnings and enabling earlier, more accurate diagnosis and personalized care.
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Major autism study uncovers biologically distinct subtypes, paving the way for precision diagnosis and care
The research is a transformative step toward understanding the condition's genetic underpinnings and potential for personalized care.
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July 21, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Researchers at Princeton University and the Simons Foundation have identified four distinct subtypes of autism, marking a transformative step in understanding the condition’s genetic underpinnings and enabling earlier, more accurate diagnosis and personalized care.
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The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation awarded an $8.8 million grant renewal to State Health and Value Strategies (SHVS), a program based at the Center for Health and Wellbeing and led by @heatherhhoward.bsky.social. SHVS supports healthcare reform at the state level.
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Tackling Healthcare Reform at the State Level – With an $8.8 Million Grant Renewal | Princeton School of Public and International Affairs
The passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010 set off a whirlwind of activity among the states, which would be responsible for enacting many of the law’s provisions. With numerous legal and healthcar...
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July 16, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation awarded an $8.8 million grant renewal to State Health and Value Strategies (SHVS), a program based at the Center for Health and Wellbeing and led by @heatherhhoward.bsky.social. SHVS supports healthcare reform at the state level.
spia.princeton.edu/news/tacklin...
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In June, CHW and @princetonecon.bsky.social co-hosted a conference lauding Janet Currie’s extraordinary impact on the field of economics, health policy and practice. tinyurl.com/y9uvcu8k
Janet Currie Honored for Pioneering Work and Mentorship
Princeton University recently paid tribute to Janet Currie’s extraordinary impact on the field of economics, health policy and practice
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July 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
In June, CHW and @princetonecon.bsky.social co-hosted a conference lauding Janet Currie’s extraordinary impact on the field of economics, health policy and practice. tinyurl.com/y9uvcu8k