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Next Week in Public Health
If you live anywhere in the US (well, most places in the US), you are cold right now. Don’t let that stop you from keeping the fire of research going… Read More
Community Health Worker Salaries in the US
For another project, I was doing research on community health workers. I pulled this data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. What I find super notable about this is that… Read More
Understanding the BMJ Article on MMR Vaccine and Autism
In 1998, a study published in The Lancet by Andrew Wakefield and colleagues sent shockwaves through the medical community and the public at large. It suggested a link between the… Read More
Happy Thanksgiving from This Week in Public Health
The title is self-explanatory. But, we have a lot to be thankful for. Family. Friends. Coworkers. And the oppotunity to help improve scientific dissemination in the field. There is so… Read More
Correlation and Causation.
A Sunday joke, making the rounds online. Distinguish between correlation and causation with This Week in Public Health Advance Your Expertise with ‘This Week in Public Health: As a professional… Read More
Embracing Spirituality in Public Health Leadership – A Key to Resilience and Purpose
The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably brought to light the immense challenges facing public health leaders. Amidst mounting pressures, harassment, and even threats, many leaders have found themselves at a crossroads,… Read More
1959 Ideal Weight Chart
Found on reddit; presented without comment. But not without a signup plug! Lead the Way with ‘This Week in Public Health’: Embrace your role as a change-maker in public health… Read More
The Complex Role of Implicit Bias Training in Health Equity
In pursuing health equity, the role of implicit bias training has been widely debated. Two articles by Nao Hagiwara, “A call for grounding implicit bias training in clinical and translational… Read More
Understanding the Current State of Kindergarten Vaccination Coverage in the U.S.
In recent years, public health professionals have closely monitored vaccination trends among school-aged children, especially kindergartners. The latest report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sheds light… Read More
Effective Altruism: The Intersection of Ethics and Impact in Public Health
At the heart of the effective altruism movement lies a transformative philosophy: it’s not enough to intend to do good; the true measure of philanthropy is the actual good achieved… Read More
Empowering Communities: The Vital Role of Voting in Local Off-Cycle Elections
Voting in off-cycle elections, those not spotlighted by the presidential or congressional hustle, might not have the glamor of national contests. Still, they hold immense power in shaping our daily… Read More