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

BU School of Public Health Blog

There’s an urgent need for people with a passion to tackle the health inequalities we see everywhere while also adopting rigorous methods to figure out what approaches will truly make a difference. Some programs emphasize health equity or rigorous methods, but students need strong training in both.

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Black Maternal Health in NYC: A Discussion and Call to Action

Fund for Public Health NYC

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. The City of New York’s commitment to improving maternal health outcomes is not new; the Department of Health has been dedicated to this cause for decades.

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

BU School of Public Health Blog

There’s an urgent need for people with a passion to tackle the health inequalities we see everywhere while also adopting rigorous methods to figure out what approaches will truly make a difference. Some programs emphasize health equity or rigorous methods, but students need strong training in both.

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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. We can assist with work that is at any stage of development.

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A Collaborative Vision for Public Health in 2024

The Network for Public Health Law

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.