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As chronic illnesses evolve, epidemics run their course, and environmental issues take hold, public health officials adjust their focus and resources as necessary. As you consider pursuing a master’s of… Read More about 6 Public Health Predictions for 2017
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In many parts of the world, mental illness has long been considered a taboo topic, one unworthy of public discussion or acknowledgement. In recent decades, however, health care specialists around… Read More about Mental Illness and Public Health
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Not many people knew what to expect when Donald Trump moved into the White House. Not only was this the business executive’s first experience with politics, but he had also… Read More about Checking in: President Trump’s First 100 Days in Office
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Each year, both national and global public health organizations monitor outbreaks and infection patterns for influenza and other communicable diseases. These reports enable public health officials to make recommendations and… Read More about The Flu in 2016: Looking Back
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An effective and robust public health system can improve the health and well being of people across the nation. While public health is complex, prevention has played an increasingly important… Read More about Prevention and Public Health: The Connection
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In mid-June 2016, Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 1006, which created the California Firearm Violence Research Center, with the goal of studying the public health implications of guns and gun… Read More about Guns as a Public Health Issue
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Humans are predictable creatures for good reason. The large majority of people are social, align themselves to systems and tend to operate in organized patterns. We see this set of… Read More about The Things That Keep People Healthy
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The year 2016 saw some amazing public health responses and put the spotlight on a number of new emerging health risks. Nature’s ability to evolve and change makes the field… Read More about 5 Emerging Public Health Concerns
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The fundamental problem with disasters, which also makes them so likely to cause public health emergencies, is that these events displace a significant number of people and cause conditions that… Read More about The Public Health Implications of Natural Disasters
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The most successful public health initiatives have three things in common: they were initiated by a serious risk or health threat that affected everyone regardless of background, they were solved… Read More about The Importance of Community in Public Health Initiatives