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How Implementation Science Improves Emergency Preparedness

How Implementation Science Improves Emergency Preparedness

Published: Jul 22nd, 2026

Preparing for an emergency seems straightforward, in theory. You plan for a scenario, write out the steps, save the document in a shared drive and move on. Then disaster strikes. […]

How Implementation Science Improves Chronic Disease Management

How Implementation Science Improves Chronic Disease Management

Published: Jun 10th, 2026

Living with a chronic disease can feel overwhelming, and if you’re managing one right now, you’re not alone. In 2023, more than 76% of U.S. adults lived with at least […]

How Implementation Science Drives Policy Change 

Published: May 13th, 2026

When policy changes fail, it’s not usually because the research behind them was wrong. It’s because getting people to change their behavior takes more than a single push.  Implementation science examines how evidence-based policies […]

Improving Patient Outcomes Through Implementation Strategies 

Improving Patient Outcomes Through Implementation Strategies 

Published: Apr 15th, 2026

Better patient outcomes are the top goal in healthcare. But training gaps, clunky workflows and low patient engagement can get in the way. Strong implementation strategies — evidence-based plans that bridge the gap between research and practice — can help interventions stick, improving patient outcomes and shaping successful careers.  Why Implementing […]

Preventing Hospital Readmissions with Implementation Science 

Preventing Hospital Readmissions with Implementation Science 

Published: Feb 18th, 2026

Have you ever tried putting a puzzle together without looking at the picture on the box? Pieces are spread out everywhere. Some fit. Some almost fit. Others make you wonder […]

5 Ways to Create Mental Health Initiatives That Work 

5 Ways to Create Mental Health Initiatives That Work 

Published: Jan 7th, 2026

Everywhere you look, new initiatives for mental health are launching. Workplaces roll out resilience training. Schools start mindfulness clubs. Communities create support groups.  And yet — despite the growing awareness […]

How Implementation Scientists Can Help Improve Maternal and Neonatal Health 

Published: Aug 27th, 2025

Every day, around 800 women die from preventable pregnancy-related causes, and nearly 7,000 newborns die in their first month of life. The tragic part? We already know how to save […]

Implementation Science and Opioid Overdose Prevention 

Published: Jun 11th, 2025

When the FDA approved OxyContin in 1995, it brought much-needed relief to people living with severe pain from injuries, surgeries, cancer and chronic illnesses. But this highly addictive medication also […]

Implementation Science Success Stories: Colorectal Cancer Screenings 

Published: Apr 30th, 2025

All cancers are unfair, but colorectal cancer feels like a sucker punch. A small polyp forms on the colon or rectum’s inner lining and, if undetected, spreads to lymph nodes […]

Implementation Science in Low-Resource Settings 

Published: Jan 8th, 2025

Interventions developed from evidence-based practices (EBPs) can take years to implement under the best of circumstances. Low-resource settings, such as rural areas, developing countries and disadvantaged urban neighborhoods, present added […]