Lindsay Rosenfeld, ScD, ScM explains why engaging health equity requires you to continuously learn more (#1)
How do we do Health Equity? Start by asking questions to continuously learn.
Javaid Iqbal discusses how vaccine apartheid hurts global health
The i-value By Javaid Iqbal How Vaccine Apartheid Hurts Global Health The U.S. has vaccinated more than 50% of the population, while Sub-Saharan Africa has only administered eight doses per 1,000 people. Numerous developing countries have criticized the distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine as “vaccine apartheid.” Rich countries have brought more vaccines than they need. The European Union could vaccinate its citizens […]
Ellen Considine discusses air quality data availability
What is the current state of global air quality monitoring, and why is this important?
Edition 30 – The Case for Universal Basic Income as a Tool for Racial Justice
The Case for Universal Basic Income as a Tool for Racial Justice By Sana Farooqui Citation Farooqui S. The case for universal basic income as a tool for racial justice. HPHR. 2021; 30. DOI:10.54111/0001/DD26 The Case for Universal Basic Income as a Tool for Racial Justice Introduction The ongoing coronavirus pandemic shed a stark light on […]
Edition 31 – Aftermath as Disaster: An Evaluation of Disaster, Capitalism, and The Evolution of Healthcare Delivery in New Orleans 15 Years After Katrina
Aftermath as Disaster: An Evaluation of Disaster Capitalism and The Evolution of Healthcare Delivery in New Orleans 15 Years After Katrina By Brandon R. McBay Citation McBay B. Aftermath as disaster: An evaluation of disaster capitalism and the evolution of healthcare delivery in New Orleans 15 years after Katrina. HPHR. 2021;31. DOI: 10.54111/0001/EE6 Aftermath as […]
Learn more about The Humor Scientist
Get acquainted with Matt Kazam, The Humor Scientist who will be guiding you on your to learn about the intersections of humor and health.
Edition 30 – Ending the Opioid Crisis in Five Years
Ending the Opioid Crisis in Five Years By Kelly O’Connor Citation O’Connor K. Ending the opioid crisis in five years. HPHR. 2021; 30. DOI:10.54111/0001/DD27 Ending the Opioid Crisis in Five Years Introduction In 2017, 70,237 people died from drug overdose; my little sister Jenny was just one of them. I watched her die from prescription […]
The Humor Scientist – Episode 1: Three “Cs” of Comedy: Coping, Communication, and Connection (Featuring Dr. Patch Adams)
In this inaugural episode of The Humor Scientist, Matt Kazam begins his journey to understand the intersections of public health and the three “Cs” of comedy: coping, communication, and connection.
Edition 29 – “Co-Benefits” as a Lens Through Which COVID-19 Building Upgrades Can Advance Environmental Sustainability, Climate Mitigation and Adaptation, and Social Equity
“Co-Benefits” as a Lens Through Which COVID-19 Building Upgrades Can Advance Environmental Sustainability, Climate Mitigation and Adaptation, and Social Equity By Adele Houghton Citation Houghton A. “Co-Benefits” as a lens through which COVID-19 building upgrades can advance environmental sustainability, climate mitigation and adaptation, and social equity. Harvard Public Health Review. 2021; 29. DOI:10.54111/0001/cc4 “Co-Benefits” as a […]
Edition 29 – Reflections on One of the World’s Harshest COVID-19 Lockdowns, and on the Possibility of Eliminating COVID-19 in Australia
Reflections on One of the World’s Harshest COVID-19 Lockdowns, and on the Possibility of Eliminating COVID-19 in Australia By Laura K. McCosker Citation McCosker L. Reflections on one of the world’s harshest COVID-19 lockdowns, and on the possibility of eliminating COVID-19 in Australia. HPHR. 2021; 29.DOI:10.54111/0001/cc5 Reflections on One of the World’s Harshest COVID-19 Lockdowns, […]