Rebecca Elliott discusses the Economics of Education
True Curriculum Rebecca Elliott, MPH Lesson 7: The Economics of Education Here we go… Well friends, so far in our journey we have covered a lot. We discussed the purpose of education, and how the way the United States does schooling is far from reaching the desired goal. We talked about the messages sent by […]
Edition 14 – Contingent Workers and Occupational Health: A Review on the Health Effects of Non-Traditional Work Arrangements
Contingent Workers and Occupational Health: A Review on the Health Effects of Non-Traditional Work Arrangements By Garry L. Mullins Jr. Citation Mullins G. Contingent workers and occupational health. Harvard Public Health Review. Fall 2018;14. DOI:10.54111/0001/N5 The goal of this review is to show a relationship between employment arrangements and occupational health of workers, where contingency of […]
Edition 12 – Brexit and Health: A Tragedy of Errors
Brexit and Health: A Tragedy of Errors By Martin McKee and Rifat Atun Citation McKee M, Atun R. Brexit and health: a tragedy of errors. Harvard Public Health Review. Winter 2017-2018;12. DOI:10.54111/0001/L1 Brexit and Health: A Tragedy of Errors In 2015, a new word entered the English language. This was Brexit, short for “British Exit from the […]
Edition 12 – Refugee Resettlement: An Important but Neglected Part of Global Health
Refugee Resettlement: An Important but Neglected Part of Global Health By Sumit Agarwal, MD, MPH Citation Agarwal S. Refugee resettlement: an important but neglected part of global health. Harvard Public Health Review. Winter 2017-2018;12. DOI:10.54111/0001/L2 Refugee Resettlement: An Important but Neglected Part of Global Health Seven days after taking the oath of office and with the stroke […]
Edition 12 – Odds, Arcs, and Policy Change: A Step-by-Step Look at a Public Health Campaign Taking on the Dietary Supplements Industry
Odds, Arcs, and Policy Change: A Step-by-Step Look at a Public Health Campaign Taking on the Dietary Supplements Industry By S. Bryn Austin, ScD Citation Austin S. Odds, arcs & policy change: a look at a public health campaign taking on the dietary supplements industry. Harvard Public Health Review. Winter 2017-2018;12. DOI:10.54111/0001/L3 Odds, Arcs, and Policy Change: […]
Edition 12 – Protecting the Public Health of Indian Tribes: the Indian Child Welfare Act
Protecting the Public Health of Indian Tribes: the Indian Child Welfare Act By Joaquin R. Gallegos and Kathryn E. Fort Citation Gallegos J, Fort K. Protecting the public health of Indian tribes: the Indian Child Welfare Act. Harvard Public Health Review. Winter 2017-2018;12. DOI:10.54111/0001/L4 For thousands of years, Indian tribal governments developed the community environments that created […]
Edition 12 – Addressing HIV/AIDS within a New Administration
Addressing HIV/AIDS within a New Administration By Ulysses Burley III, MD Citation Burley III, U. Addressing HIV/AIDS within a New Administration. Harvard Public Health Review. Winter 2017-2018;12. DOI:10.54111/0001/L5 Addressing HIV/AIDS within a New Administration Since the CDC published a report of five cases of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) in previously healthy men in Los Angeles in the early 80’s, the United States […]
HPHR Fellow Priya Vedula Reflects on her Participation in Street Medicine as a Medical Student
Our student group partners with local nursing students to provide a range of services to individuals who receive free hot meals from a local non-profit. We set up tents and tables in the patio area where we check vitals, take blood glucose readings, care for wounds, and provide hygiene items such as masks, hand sanitizers, and sunscreen.
Acutely unwell? Science communication in the COVID-19 vaccine case
In this blog, science communication is discussed in the context of vaccine hesitancy, particularly with regards to COVID-19 vaccines. Possible strategies to address this challenge are explored, whilst leaving room for nuance.
Bibi Chaterpateah discusses breastfeeding support and it’s importance in improving public health
In this blog post, Bibi discusses the important role that breastfeeding plays in improving public health and barriers to breastfeeding