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Opinion: We should empower youth to fight for environmental justice in their own neighborhoods

Environmental Health News

My journey began in summer 2023 when I attended the Public Health Science Academy at the University of Pittsburgh. microns or smaller is dangerous because these tiny particles penetrate lung tissue, enter the bloodstream, and cause many health issues including respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease , and mental health problems.

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How New York is addressing health disparities in pregnancy-associated deaths

HEALTHBEAT

Sign up for Your Local Epidemiologist New York and get Dr. Marisa Donnellys community public health forecast in your inbox a day early. Last month, the March of Dimes released its annual report on maternal and infant health in the United States. And its not just the health of the babies scoring low.

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Top Scientists Issue Urgent Warning on Fossil Fuels

BU School of Public Health Blog

environmental safety Top Scientists Issue Urgent Warning on Fossil Fuels In a new review, Mary Willis, Jonathan Buonocore, and other environmental health experts present a bevy of evidence that details how fossil fuels are harmful to humans, wildlife, and the environment, and identifies ways to transition to clean, renewable energy.

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Lonnie Snowden, who shaped national mental health policy, dies at age 77

Berkeley Public Health

Snowden was widely known for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of mental health and commitment to eliminating health disparities.

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Watch: Why the US Has Made Little Progress Improving Black Americans’ Health

KFF Health News

The United States has made almost no progress in closing racial health disparities despite promises, research shows. KFF Health News is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues and is one of the core operating programs at KFF—an independent source of health policy research, polling, and journalism.

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How to update your AHCJ Freelance Directory profile

Association of Health Care Journalists

The public-facing database allows editors to search for health journalists who could be a good fit for their projects. For example, maybe an editor is looking for someone with expertise in mental health whos a professional member, or someone whose full-time gig is journalism as opposed to public relations or copywriting for brands.

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Legal and Policy Assistance to Address Racial Health Equity

The Network for Public Health Law

Call for Applications for Legal and Policy Assistance to Promote Racial Health Equity Deadline: September 9, 2024 Join us for an informational webinar Thursday, August 29, 2024 | 12 – 1:00 p.m. The Network for Public Health Law supports health and health equity through law and policy.