Public Health on Pause: The 2025 Government Shutdown and What It Means for YouThe U.S. government shut down on October 1, 2025. While politicians argue, public health is paying the price:CDC and HHS furloughs slow outbreak surveillanceWIC funds could run out in weeksSNAP families face uncertainty, and SNAP-Ed was just eliminatedImmigrant families are afraid to seek care, worried about ICE and data sharingFlu, measles, whooping cough, and COVID continue to spreadThis isn’t just politics. It’s people’s lives. From food security to outbreak control, shutdowns create a ripple effect that leaves families suffering in silence and communities more vulnerable.Public health doesn’t stop for politics, but politics can stop public health.Chapters:@0:00 Impact of Government Shutdown on Public Health@2:46 Consequences for Vulnerable Communities@4:45 The Role of Public Health Workers@7:14 Call to Action for Community EngagementSuggest a topic!Join our free Book ClubJoin our paid Patreon to support🧠 Join our public health community!Support the showThanks for tuning in. Let's all work together towards a culture of health, wellbeing, and equity for all. ⭐⭐ SUBSCRIBE & Leave a 5-STAR REVIEW! ⭐⭐ Follow & Support:- Join The Public Health Community- The Public Health Millennial on IG - The Public Health Millennial on LinkedIn - The Public Health Millennial Website- Omari Richins, MPH on LinkedIn- Support on The Public Health Store

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