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Frontiers in Public Health has put together an e-book of the best articles of 2023 to circulate among public health researchers and practitioners. We're proud that they included our article, "LetsTalkShots: Personalized Vaccine Risk Communication." Take a look at the e-book!

Some of the most potent influences on health disparities are predetermined by factors that are largely uncontrollable. How can public health professionals address this? My new article on the Jones & Bartlett Learning blog explains how the new authors of a classic public health textbook took a targeted approach to preparing public health students to recognize and respond to social determinants of health. Link to the article in the post below.

Students in public health programs need a deeper, more current understanding of the powerful influences of social determinants of health. The authors of the 7th edition of Schneider’s Introduction to Public Health decided to meet this need in substantive ways when they developed the content for this new textbook. A new article on the Jones & Bartlett Learning blog shares insights on social and cultural determinants of health and how the three authors wove new SDOH insights throughout the book. Their work will help students gain a broader understanding of exactly what contributes to health outcomes. https://hubs.ly/Q02_hsKX0

Check out the latest American Journal of Public Health supplement on how RADx-UP focuses on community-engaged research, featuring DCRI's Emily D'Agostino as a guest editor!

Join the School of Public Health for our April Dean's Grand Rounds on April 26 with guest speaker, Dr. Thomas LaVeist, Dean and Weatherhead Presidential Chair in Health Equity at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. Dr. LaVeist is also the chair of Board of Directors for the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH). Dr. LaVeist's research and writing has focused on three broad thematic research questions: 1) What are the social and behavioral factors that predict the timing of various related health outcomes (e.g. access and utilization of health services, mortality, entrance into nursing home?); 2) What are the social and behavioral factors that explain race differences in health outcomes?; and 3) What has been the impact of social policy on the health and quality of life of African Americans? His work includes both qualitative and quantitative analysis. LaVeist seeks to develop an orienting framework in the development of policy and interventions to address race disparities in health-related outcomes. Specific areas of expertise include: U.S. health and social policy, the role of race in health research, social factors contributing to mortality, longevity and life expectancy, quantitative and demographic analysis and access, and utilization of health services. Register by scanning the QR code on the flyer or here: https://lnkd.in/eYivGpJn

Why I always recommend pre-med students to enroll a Public Health Program before they go to Medical School ? Public Health per definition is about the health of an entire population.This field emphasizes a proactive approach, using observational and analytical skills to understand current health trends, social determinants, and risk factors that influence public health outcomes. By examining these patterns and root causes, public health professionals can identify, predict, and mitigate potential future health issues on a larger scale.

Today we will start off with a workshop on social identity and positionality in Public Health research and practice. It is important to move away from the reductionistic, vertical and positivistic views that govern knowledge and action in Public Health. Students and future practitioners should take a step back and be reflective on their social identity and position. Building on the published work from Jacobson & Mustafa students will map their own social identity and reflect on how these issues make them feel and how they make work with various communities harder or easier. Europubhealth EHESP - École des hautes études en santé publique

A new edition of a classic public health textbook has arrived! The seventh edition of Schneider’s Introduction to Public Health brings new perspectives and updated content to classrooms and public health professionals. A new article on the Jones & Bartlett Learning blog introduces the authors who updated this treasured text. These fresh voices are bringing timely perspectives to public health education and practice. https://hubs.ly/Q02Z4Bqq0

New on The BASIS: We review a study by researchers from the Department of Public Health Sciences at Stockholm University that examined expert perspectives on voluntary self-exclusion and needs for improvement in seven jurisdictions. https://lnkd.in/eeUy64_K