HEALTHBEAT

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Ashwin Vasan, commissioner of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, told the audience that rat control is “deeply core to public health,” and presents an opportunity to advance health equity. The burden of rat infestation in New York City neighborhoods is not equally distributed,” he said.

Mental Health and Public Health 52

Mental Health and Public Health Water Health Equity 52

Black Health Matters

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The Satcher Health Leadership Institute at the Morehouse School of Medicine is working with Fort Valley State University to prepare, pack, and distribute 200 care packages to students and community members in the area. Research from the SHLI Health Equity Tracker shows that the Fort Valley area constitutes 83.5%

Socioeconomic Status and Health 52

Socioeconomic Status and Health Media and Health Communication Water Reproductive Health 52

Association of Health Care Journalists

JANUARY 7, 2025

Explore how rising sea levels are impacting sewage and sanitation systems in coastal areas, potentially increasing exposure to waterborne pathogens. Health equity. Investigate whether other coastal areas may be grappling with similar problems. Infrastructure damage.

Vector-borne Diseases 141

Vector-borne Diseases Climate Change and Health Food Security and Safety Environmental Health and Safety 141

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. Their voices are powerful.

Health Education and Training Organizations 98

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

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

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Sanitation crisis yields water and foodborne illnesses A critical, yet often overlooked, aspect of the border crisis is the lack of adequate sanitation and access to clean water. This creates breeding grounds for waterborne and foodborne illnesses.

Mental Health and Public Health 81

Mental Health and Public Health Zoonotic Diseases Environmental Health and Safety Water 81