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Public Health Educator, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

The Cofounder

The Public Health Educator (PHE) will provide coverage of critical health education, community outreach and communication functions for the Bureau of Tobacco Control (BTC), including coordination, development and dissemination of key data, information and talking points to internal and external partners.

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How to survive peak pollen allergy season: New York public health update

HEALTHBEAT

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free New York City newsletter here. Funding threats to the 988 crisis line 988 is a free, confidential call, text, or chat line that links people in mental or emotional distress to trained local counselors 24/7/365. Sign up for the YLE NY newsletter here.

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PHIG Supports Office of Behavioral Health in Florida’s Hillsborough County

PHIG Partners

With funding from PHIG, the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County established an Office of Behavioral Health consisting of a Director, a Health Educator, and an Epidemiologist. The office researched the behavioral health needs of the county and used public health tools (e.g.,

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Ten Low-Cost Interventions to Provide Mental Health Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

BMJ Global Health

Mental health challenges are a growing concern in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), with over 75% of those needing mental health treatment receiving no treatment at all. Access to health, including mental health, is a human right.

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What Is a Global Health Professional?

Tulane Public Health Blog

Quality health care should not have borders. While healthcare organizations around the globe work to improve access to quality care, global health professionals work to bring together national and international efforts to address health inequity. The fields differ, however, in their area of focus.

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Three Doctors Revolutionizing Healthcare Access for Us

Black Health Matters

Currently a medical student, Joel is a passionate advocate for health equity, making complex topics accessible and engaging for all. Beyond his dedication to digital education, Joel is committed to mentoring future generations of healthcare professionals. Joel shares his perspective on health education and leadership development.

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Meet Emily Goldmann, Director of SPH’s Online MPH Program

BU School of Public Health Blog

Lisa Sullivan, associate dean for education, presents during a live session for SPH’s Online MPH Program. Now settled in her new role, Goldmann discusses what led her to SPH and why the innovative format of the Online MPH is changing the virtual learning experience for the public health workforce.