Analysis: Public health is the bedrock of our health system, we should treat it better

These are strange, hard times for public health.The country, including government, is focused on improving our health. But we get confusing, contradictory information on how to care for ourselves and our families. They’ve literally tipped the food pyramid upside down. Not surprisingly, most Americans report that they get conflicting information and it’s difficult to know who to trust. But public health has the highest ROI anywhere and is our best hope of making care affordable for everyone. Read more