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ATSDR Toxicological Profiles

ATSDR Toxicological Profiles

Project
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) wants to better understand the characteristics of chemicals with a range of potential health effects—including cancer, endocrine, neurological, hematological, hepatic, and renal—found on the…
PMI VectorLink’s Community-based Approach

PMI VectorLink’s Community-based Approach

Impact Brief
PMI VectorLInk’s heightened engagement with community leaders has led to higher acceptance of insecticide spraying and a 50 percent drop in malaria deaths.
Malaria and Other Mosquito Borne-Diseases Are Increasing in the U.S. Should We Be Concerned?

What to Know About Malaria in the U.S.

Blog
Experts dive into what readers should know about the recent malaria outbreak in the U.S., such as symptoms to monitor and current surveillance practices in place for infectious disease crises.
Young Entrepreneurs in the Food Processing Industry

Young Entrepreneurs in the Food Processing Industry

Impact Brief
USAID’s Abt-led Harvest II program helps young entrepreneurs develop their products and capacity, creating linkages with new business partners and markets.
Multi-month Drug Distribution Improves Art Retention and Quality of Care

Multi-month Drug Distribution Improves ART Retention and Quality of Care

Impact Brief
Multi-month drug distribution makes it easier for Mozambique’s people living with HIV to pick-up their medicine, resulting in better clinical outcomes.
Opioid Recovery Through Workforce Development

Opioid Recovery Through Workforce Development

Project
Substance use disorders (SUDs), including opioid use disorder (OUD), represent a significant barrier to employment. Growing rates of SUDs also require a skilled workforce to help communities respond to the needs of individuals in recovery. The Department…
Housing Adequacy and Health Status: A Call to Action for Mitigation Strategies Among Policymakers and Their Partners

Housing Adequacy and Health Status: A Call to Action for Mitigation Strategies Among Policymakers and Their Partners

Publication
Abt’s multidisciplinary teams and mixed methods approach can help federal, state, and local agencies address overlapping health and housing challenges.
Evaluating an Innovative Job Corps Pilot Program

Evaluating an Innovative Job Corps Pilot Program

Project
Abt Global and its partner, MDRC, evaluated a Job Corps pilot program, the Cascades Job Corps College and Career Academy (CCCA), for the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The Cascades pilot was an ambitious and evidence-based attempt to increase education…
Health Effects from Exposure to Aerosolized Cyanobacterial Toxins

Health Effects from Exposure to Aerosolized Cyanobacterial Toxins

Project
Toxic cyanobacteria blooms, or cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (CyanoHABs), are becoming increasingly problematic as a result of reduced oxygen levels in bodies of water around the globe; Florida has been significantly impacted. 
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Medicare Part D Opioid Impact Evaluation

Project
The misuse of opioids is a national crisis. One aspect of the larger problem relates to prescription opioids for Medicare beneficiaries. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) needs to evaluate trends to fight potential fraud, waste, and…