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From Bedside to Big Picture: Redefining Courage and Purpose in Public Health
“Do it scared.” That was the advice Quisha Umemba wished she could have given her younger self — and the perfect motto for a career built on fearlessness and purpose.…
Has Public Health Already Lost the Battle Against Gambling?
“Anyone with a mobile phone now has access to what is essentially a casino in their pocket, 24 hours a day… collectively we need to wake up and take action.…
Androids, Electric Sheep, & Public Health: Exploring the soul of AI at the crossroads of technology and public health
“The real question is not whether machines think, but whether men do.” B.F. Skinner, Contingencies of Reinforcement (1969) ch. 9 What Do Electric Sheep Have To Do With Public Health? …
The Story of the Opioid Epidemic
“We need […] all of the folks within an ecosystem to work together, to think through a systems lens and get outcomes for the entire system.” INTRODUCTION The opioid crisis…
The Social Determinants of Health: Why are we Focusing on the Wrong Things
“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.
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…
Gayatri Mathur – A Transformative Career Change: From Physical Therapist to Humanitarian
“Healthcare affects us in so many ways and finance is an integral part of how we receive healthcare.”— Gayatri Mathur, Soondra Foundation CEO & Founder Introduction The Public Health Insight…
Cost of Living Crisis, Patient Influencers for Pharmaceuticals, & Community Design For Physical Activity
The field of public health is evolving and continues to expand into unique areas. Over the past 20 years social media has exploded and now affects many areas of our lives…
Job Titles in Public Health You NEED To Know About
As a current MPH student, I find myself answering the question “What can you do with your degree?” quite a lot. One of my go-to answers is “Well how much…
5 Red Flags to Look Out For in a Job
Job searching can be a difficult process especially when you are beginning your career. When job offers start coming, it is natural to be optimistic about them all. However, some…
How To Approach A New Project At Work
One day, you are sitting at your desk and your boss comes up to you and tasks you with leading a new project. You may immediately feel overwhelmed, like you’ve…
Why Does Parental Leave Matter?
Despite the general support and proven benefits of parental leave, many workers don’t have the option or can’t afford to take parental leave if it’s offered, especially if leave is…
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