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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.

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Public Health Master’s Degrees in Epidemiology: What Questions to Ask

BU School of Public Health Blog

For me, epi (especially social epi) checked all the boxes—a focus on the social determinants of health (such as poverty and education) as well as the career opportunities in the field. But there’s a lot of space within the public health umbrella.

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Voting from the ER: How health care workers are driving civic engagement

HEALTHBEAT

Their efforts reflect a growing recognition among health care workers and public health leaders that voting and health are intertwined. The American Medical Association recognizes voting as a social determinant of health — and says gerrymandering negatively impacts health outcomes and restricts health care access.

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Public Health Master’s Degrees Programs: What To Look For

BU School of Public Health Blog

For me, epi (especially social epi) checked all the boxes—a focus on the social determinants of health (such as poverty and education) as well as the career opportunities in the field. But there’s a lot of space within the public health umbrella.