Reddit has become one of the most popular forum platforms on the web. With more than two hundred million registered users, Reddit hosts conversations and exchanges on thousands of topics, from languages and culture to government and public policy concerns.
Among the many subjects discussed on Reddit is that of public health. This topic has become a much-explored one in recent years, particularly after the Affordable Care Act became law. Jobs in the healthcare sector are expanding dramatically due to a hugely increased demand for skills in the field, and the field is projected to continue expanding well ahead of other professions. Here are five popular Subreddits about public health issues.
r/public_health
A far-range subreddit on the subject, r/public_health hosts discussions on ever area of medicine, journal articles, texts, public health policy, global health, and ethics in public medicine. Additionally, r/public_health serves as a job board for both veteran and new workers in the PH field, from internships to residencies. Recommendations for academic programs are also part of the discussion, and are strongly encouraged. This subreddit is moderated.
r/healthcare
With more than ten thousand subscribers, this is one of the most popular subreddits on the topic of health and healthcare. All topics that fall under the heading of healthcare are welcome, from costs and systems to emerging public policy affecting healthcare and according patient rights. r/healthcare also hosts discussions from Redditors seeking advice on managing daily care, applying for insurance, insurance coverage, and how emerging political policy in healthcare may affect them or their families. The r/healthcare subreddit also lists a number of other recommended subreddits for specific purposes, like asking practicing physicians on Reddit for medical advice or discussing chronic illness.
r/globalhealth
The r/globalhealth subreddit boasts a huge array of discussions on topics affecting the health of citizens all over the world, from sanitation and food preparation to the availability of healthcare and insurance coverage in nations worldwide. r/globalhealth also offers discussions and discourse on political policy on health worldwide, along with discussions natural disaster impact on health, mental illness management, and national and international health crisis prevention. Part of the Reddit health network, r/globalhealth also recommends related subreddits for a variety of purposes. r/globalhealth is moderated.
r/HealthcareIT
Dedicated to discussion of the role of information and computer technology in the context of healthcare, this subreddit explores how information technology can make healthcare more accessible to all – as well as how to improve existing systems to serve patients and ease the workload of medical practitioners more effectively. Ranging from everything from artificial intelligence in healthcare to cybersecurity for hospitals and doctor’s offices, this expansive subreddit also hosts conversations on job and career success among those in IT who work in the healthcare field.
r/emergencymedicine
Another subreddit with more than ten thousand members, r/emergencymedicine is host to thousands of discussions among those who work in emergency medicine, from EMTs to triage nurses. From emergency prevention to better treatment techniques, r/emergencymedicine serves as both an information exchange and support community for those who work in emergency medicine.
Reddit is home to a huge number of professionals that work in the field of health – and serves as a platform where health professionals and seekers can come together to exchange information and support for healthier lives and a healthier world.
