Institute of Public Health

MAY 2, 2023

Our Work admin Tue, 02/05/2023 - 17:38 Our Work We focus on promoting health and wellbeing, improving health equity, and reducing health inequalities throughout the life course. This covers a wide range of topics within the broad theme of public health which can be seen below.

Health Inequalities 52

Health Inequalities Health Equity Health Policy 52

BU School of Public Health Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

I asked a couple of our faculty program directors what they want prospective students to know about our epidemiology master’s programs here at Boston University School of Public Health: “The Master’s of Science (MS) Program in Epidemiology is ideal for students with strong analytic interests who are passionate about health equity.

Health Education and Training Organizations 98

Health Education and Training Organizations Biostatistics Health Equity Ageing and Health 98

Tulane Public Health Blog

APRIL 14, 2024

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. Global Health vs. Public Health There are many overlapping approaches and goals between global health and public health.

Global Health 52

Global Health Mental Health and Public Health Maternal and Child Health Health Equity 52

Association of Health Care Journalists

JANUARY 9, 2025

When covering this story, it’s crucial for health journalists to highlight the disproportionate impact of wildfires on certain populations. The disparity in exposure can exacerbate existing health inequities.

Climate Change and Health 125

Climate Change and Health Mental Health and Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Disaster and Emergency Management 125

Better Health For All

JUNE 20, 2024

As President of the Faculty of Public Health (FPH), I am privileged to lead an organisation deeply rooted in promoting health equity and enhancing professional standards in public health. Conclusions The Faculty of Public Health is committed to leading the charge towards a healthier, more equitable society.

Climate Change and Health 52

Climate Change and Health Media and Health Communication Health Equity Health Inequalities 52

Monday Morning

MARCH 28, 2022

These guidelines require that students be able to discuss racism, structural bias, and health inequities at multiple levels of influence; describe the importance of cultural competence in public health; and apply an awareness of cultural values and practices to public health efforts (IEAP, p.7).

Health Inequalities 52

Health Inequalities Health Disparities Health Equity 52

Better Health For All

DECEMBER 19, 2024

From Special Interest Groups to Local Board Members, CPD Advisors, and Examiners, your contributions have enabled the Faculty to deliver critical programmes that support public health professionals and champion health equity. Thank you for your ongoing commitment to the Faculty and to public health.

Mental Health and Public Health 40

Mental Health and Public Health Nutrition and Public Health Climate Change and Health Health Equity 40

Fund for Public Health NYC

JULY 26, 2023

Maternal health inequities in New York City are stark, with Black women and birthing persons being 9x more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than their white counterparts.

Mental Health and Public Health 52

Mental Health and Public Health Ethnicity and Health Health Inequalities Health Equity 52

HEALTHBEAT

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Researchers have also found a link between voting and health, noting that a vicious cycle can develop where poor health can reduce voter turnout, which can result in electoral outcomes and policies that worsen health inequities. For Cohn, decades of work at patients’ bedsides made that link clear.

Ageing and Health 62

Ageing and Health Social Determinants of Health Health Inequalities Health Equity 62

BU School of Public Health Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

I asked a couple of our faculty program directors what they want prospective students to know about our epidemiology master’s programs here at Boston University School of Public Health: “The Master’s of Science (MS) Program in Epidemiology is ideal for students with strong analytic interests who are passionate about health equity.

Health Education and Training Organizations 52

Health Education and Training Organizations Biostatistics Health Equity Ageing and Health 52

Exploring Health

JANUARY 17, 2025

In global health, we often talk about big structures and big leaders,” says Rachel Hall-Clifford, PhD, an associate professor at Emory University. But its the community health workers that are doing that kind of day-to-day work that actually makes these things happen.

Health Education and Training Organizations 98

Health Education and Training Organizations Socioeconomic Status and Health Nutrition and Public Health Non-governmental Organizations 98

BU School of Public Health Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The team will prioritize health equity throughout their work, examining potential differences in risk by gender, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. ADRD inequities are a major challenge in the United States.

Risk Factors 68

Risk Factors Socioeconomic Status and Health Mental Health and Public Health Ethnicity and Health 68

Better Health For All

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Years of systemic health inequalities and intersectional disadvantage are revealing themselves in these shocking numbers. eLearning for Health, the NHS England e-learning platform, now has a module for NHS staff on this topic. Int J Equity Health 18, 174 (2019). Tipene-Leach, D.

Healthcare Systems and Hospitals 40

Healthcare Systems and Hospitals Ethnicity and Health Health Equity Health Inequalities 40

Fund for Public Health NYC

JANUARY 28, 2025

The NYC Health Department has released a new strategy to address the root causes of chronic diseases, which are the leading causes of death for New Yorkers. This comprehensive report, part of the HealthyNYC initiative, outlines a plan to reduce health inequities and promote healthier lives for all.

Mental Health and Public Health 52

Mental Health and Public Health Nutrition and Public Health Ethnicity and Health Ageing and Health 52

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

MARCH 14, 2025

After earning her Master of Public Health from Emory University, Haita began working for the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) in 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and a Master of Public Health in Population Health Management and Leadership from Ohio State University.

Maternal and Child Health 109

Maternal and Child Health Health Education and Training Organizations Mental Health and Public Health Public Health Law and Policy Consulting 109

Exploring Health

MARCH 12, 2025

Spangler taught Stigma and Health for the third time in Fall 2024. The course builds on her background in medical anthropology, allowing her to integrate key concepts about how stigma serves as a fundamental driver of health inequities.

Maternal and Child Health 59

Maternal and Child Health Health Metrics and Evaluation Healthcare Systems and Hospitals Global Health 59

The Network for Public Health Law

JANUARY 8, 2025

A Message from Interim Co-Executive Directors Quang (“Q”) Dang and Ann Phi-Wendt “ While laws and policies can serve as barriers to health equity, they can also be used to promote health and advance equity and this is, has been, and will continue to be the focus of our work, whatever the political climate might bring.

Public Health Law and Policy Consulting 52

Public Health Law and Policy Consulting Health Policy and Advocacy Organizations Public Health Law and Regulation Climate Change and Health 52

Black Health Matters

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Dr. Uché Blackstock is the founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity and the author of “Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine. ” Rodriguez is confident that the TRHT Archival Research Project will help explain why some health inequities persist today.

Healthcare Systems and Hospitals 98

Healthcare Systems and Hospitals Health Inequalities Health Equity 98

The Network for Public Health Law

JANUARY 23, 2024

In the face of challenging social and political dynamics affecting critical public health issues, including reproductive health care access ; restrictions on public health authority ; the ongoing opioid overdose crisis ; climate change ; and persistent health inequities, we continue to strive to improve the health and well-being of all.

Public Health Law and Policy Consulting 52

Public Health Law and Policy Consulting Public Health Law and Regulation Climate Change and Health Health Equity 52

National Council on Urban Indian Health

OCTOBER 31, 2024

NCUIH in Action & Recent Events : NCUIH leadership has been active at recent events, advocating for health equity and policy support for urban Native communities. Upcoming Events & Dates : Upcoming conventions, consultations, and meetings for urban Indian and Tribal health initiatives.

Mental Health and Public Health 52

Mental Health and Public Health Nutrition and Public Health Tribal Health Health Equity 52

Association of Health Care Journalists

MARCH 10, 2025

Prescribing drugs differently based on race or ethnicity can cause or heighten health inequities. Noticing who is included in a guideline or recommendation and amplifying the voices of those excluded can lead to compelling health equity stories.

Ethnicity and Health 66

Ethnicity and Health Substance Use Disorders Health Equity Health Inequalities 66

NC Health News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Cilenti said she understood that Trump wanted to put his philosophical stamp on the government, but she wondered how the drive to remove language about diversity, equity and inclusion from federal documents would affect research on the differences in health that exist among different racial and ethnic groups.

Nutrition and Public Health 110

Nutrition and Public Health Maternal and Child Health Ethnicity and Health Health Inequalities 110