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Heather Howard
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I study and teach health policy @Princeton. Still figuring this site out.
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Heather Howard @heatherhhoward.bsky.social · Jul 30
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.
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Center for Health and Wellbeing at Princeton University @princetonchw.bsky.social · May 19
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
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Heather Howard @heatherhhoward.bsky.social · Aug 4
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
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Center for Health and Wellbeing at Princeton University @princetonchw.bsky.social · Aug 4
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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Heather Howard @heatherhhoward.bsky.social · Jul 30
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.
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Center for Health and Wellbeing at Princeton University @princetonchw.bsky.social · May 19
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
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Heather Howard @heatherhhoward.bsky.social · May 22
The House passed the biggest cut to health care in history overnight. One provision that hasn’t gotten much attention would defund Planned Parenthood centers. My op-ed analyzes what this would mean for the 23 centers in NJ. www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/05/fede... @princetonchw.bsky.social
Op-Ed: Planned Parenthood in crosshairs on Capitol Hill | NJ Spotlight News
The budget reconciliation bill being considered in Congress “will have devastating effects on public health and our health care infrastructure...”
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Heather Howard @heatherhhoward.bsky.social · Apr 4
This is an amazing choice. Julie is a true policy innovator and has a track record of getting real results for families. I'm proud to be a board member of @tcfdotorg.bsky.social and excited to see all that she will accomplish.
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Heather Howard @heatherhhoward.bsky.social · Mar 27
Just read this great breakdown on how climate policy must center racial, economic & health justice. Focus on states aligns w/@beckylopez.bsky.social & my @healthaffairs.bsky.social take: states can use Medicaid to address climate-driven health harms & protect at-risk communities shorturl.at/EmQpB
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Heather Howard @heatherhhoward.bsky.social · Mar 24
Reflecting on the ACA at 15 -- its successes and remaining challenges -- with fabulous grad student Rachel Morrow. Programs that underpin it are under threat of severe funding cuts, which jeopardize that progress. @princetonchw.bsky.social www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/03/op-e...
Op-ed: Affordable Care Act is to be celebrated — and defended | NJ Spotlight News
“[I]t’s more imperative than ever that we defend, bolster and preserve this important law.”
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Heather Howard @heatherhhoward.bsky.social · Dec 17
Yes! Such an important point. Although everyone will feel the health impacts of climate change, certain populations will experience its effects more severely, and Medicaid can play an important role in mitigating the harms. Read more from me and my colleague @beckylopez.bsky.social
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Marquisha Johns @marquishajohns.bsky.social · Dec 17
Great read on how Medicaid can help address extreme heat risk for individuals. This is especially important as those who are harmed the most by extreme heat (children, pregnant people, communities of color, and people with low incomes) also tend to be covered by this critical program!
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Heather Howard @heatherhhoward.bsky.social · Dec 13
While we need swift global action to address climate change, states are increasingly working to mitigate the health consequences. Read about how Medicaid is addressing the impacts of extreme heat on health, including, e.g., paying for ACs and air filters.
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Marquisha Johns @marquishajohns.bsky.social · Dec 17
Great read on how Medicaid can help address extreme heat risk for individuals. This is especially important as those who are harmed the most by extreme heat (children, pregnant people, communities of color, and people with low incomes) also tend to be covered by this critical program!
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Heather Howard @heatherhhoward.bsky.social · Dec 13
While we need swift global action to address climate change, states are increasingly working to mitigate the health consequences. Read about how Medicaid is addressing the impacts of extreme heat on health, including, e.g., paying for ACs and air filters.
www.healthaffairs.org/content/fore...
The Emerging Role Of States In Combating Climate Change’s Health Effects | Health Affairs Forefront
Given the disproportionate impact of climate change on low-income communities of color, Medicaid has an important opportunity to meaningfully invest in communities by mitigating the health impacts of ...
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Heather Howard @heatherhhoward.bsky.social · Dec 13
While we need swift global action to address climate change, states are increasingly working to mitigate the health consequences. Read about how Medicaid is addressing the impacts of extreme heat on health, including, e.g., paying for ACs and air filters.
www.healthaffairs.org/content/fore...
The Emerging Role Of States In Combating Climate Change’s Health Effects | Health Affairs Forefront
Given the disproportionate impact of climate change on low-income communities of color, Medicaid has an important opportunity to meaningfully invest in communities by mitigating the health impacts of ...
www.healthaffairs.org
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