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Telehealth and Medical Education

Exploring Health

Teaching Medical Students to Use Telehealth Can Reduce Rural Health Inequities Telehealth use has skyrocketed since the COVID-19 pandemic. Contributing factors include lower levels of physical activity and poor nutrition, coupled with limited access to healthcare services. Medical students have yet to be taught how to use it.

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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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The “double jeopardy” lifestyle effect

International Journal of Epidemiology Blog

Why is lifestyle behaviour important to health? However, neighbourhood socioeconomic status is equally important for health and wellbeing. Individual disadvantage is often influenced by education and income, while the neighbourhood serves as a platform for health resources and the spread of certain health beliefs and social norms.

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Reflecting on 2024: A Message from the FPH President

Better Health For All

As we approach the end of another busy year for public health, I wanted to reflect on some of the achievements of the Faculty and the extraordinary contribution of our members during the past 12 months. This December marks not only the close of 2024, but also the final six months of my Presidency.

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Health Department Releases Strategy to Address Chronic Disease

Fund for Public Health NYC

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.

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Funding Community Health Workers

Exploring Health

Underutilized and Undervalued: Community Health Workers Are the Way Forward in Global Health Crises Community health workers reduce healthcare inequities around the world. Something that seems so insignificant as the common cold or diarrhea can evolve into serious health concerns. They need to be paid.

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October Policy Updates: Budget Consultations, Historic Apology, Traditional Healing Coverage, and More

National Council on Urban Indian Health

Federal Comment Deadlines : Key upcoming federal deadlines for public comment on health policies affecting Native communities. NCUIH in Action & Recent Events : NCUIH leadership has been active at recent events, advocating for health equity and policy support for urban Native communities.