Gordon Thane – Public Health Insight

The Social Determinants of Health: Why are we Focusing on the Wrong Things

Gordon Thane July 22, 2026 No Comments

“We wait for people to break down and park ambulances at the bottom of the cliff.” – Dr. Corey Keyes, Professor of Sociology, Emory University INTRODUCTION When we think of…

The Missing Metric in Public Health? Happiness.

Gordon Thane September 9, 2025 No Comments

Written by Joya Banerjee, MPH, RN “The fundamental reason why most of us aren’t as happy as we could be is that we allocate attention in ways that are often…

How to Organize Your LinkedIn Profile to Attract Potential Employers and Expand your Network

Gordon Thane December 15, 2022 No Comments

LinkedIn is considered the leading social media platform for professional networking. Employers and recruiters actively investigate the digital footprints of potential candidates before reaching out or making hiring decisions. Keeping…

Writing a Cover Letter: Tips and Tricks

Gordon Thane December 15, 2022 No Comments

Could your cover letter be ruining your chances of landing that dream job? When done right, a cover letter can help employers understand why you’re the right fit for their…

Making Your Resume Make Sense: Writing an Effective Resume

Gordon Thane October 30, 2022 No Comments

Your resume is one of the first glimpses of you that a future employer will see. A strong resume can be greatly beneficial to help the reader get an idea…

Back to the Basics of Job Searching

Gordon Thane September 26, 2022 No Comments

From new grads to experienced professionals, a common question has arisen over the past few years: how does my previous job search strategy hold up in a post-pandemic job market?…

Age-Friendly Communities: Creating Inclusive Environments for Multiple Generations

Gordon Thane September 12, 2022 No Comments

Worldwide, our communities are aging. It’s estimated that by 2050, 1 in 5 people globally will be over the age of 60. In Canada alone, 35% of the population will…

Social Isolation & Loneliness in Older Adults: the Unseen Determinant of Health

Gordon Thane August 18, 2022 No Comments

‘Healthy Aging’ has become a focus and key buzz term in many health agendas. The expression is often coupled with images of smiling, ultra-fit silver-haired seniors undertaking highly physical challenges…

What is an Epidemiologist and How to Become One?

Gordon Thane August 9, 2022 No Comments

In episodes 127 and 128, Dr. Annette Regan from the University of San Francisco joined the Public Health Insight Podcast to discuss the field of epidemiology and why public health…

Networking Successfully in Public Health & Global Health

Gordon Thane June 28, 2022 No Comments

Love or despise it - networking is undoubtedly an important tool for budding professionals, helping to gain valuable and practical information and possibly even a job. Now, more so than…

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