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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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Study Reveals Growing Industrial Practice of Altering Milk's Natural Fat Composition

Mercola

Among their many functions is a remarkable process called biohydrogenation, 1 in which these microbial "workers" convert normal levels of unsaturated fats from the cows diet into stable, health-promoting saturated fats. This oversimplified story hasn't just shaped public opinion it's fundamentally altered our food system.

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January 16, 2025

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

Introducing the Fall 2024 MCH Innovations Database Practices Every Spring and Fall, the Innovation Hub hosts its bi-annual review of new, innovative, and impactful policies and practices in the maternal and child health (MCH) space. By providing stable housing, the program works to increase positive health outcomes for mothers and babies.

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RFK’s war on fluoride rings alarm with NYC health officials and dental experts

HEALTHBEAT

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free New York City newsletter here. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Fluoride should not be in our water, he said at a press conference in Utah, which recently banned fluoride in public drinking water. This story was originally published by THE CITY.

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A new year’s reflection from Dean Messonnier

UNC Epidemiology Blog

It is no different in academic public health, where change is a constant. Dean Nancy Messonnier As I reflect on my two-plus years as dean, I am struck by both the degree and pace of change in public health. So much about the work we do as public health professionals transcends circumstance.

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Honoring the 2025 AMCHP Annual Award Recipients

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2025 AMCHP Annual Awards. This combination of skills enables her to provide holistic support, addressing not only the physical aspects of maternal health but also the emotional and mental well-being of her clients.

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Georgia lawmakers tackle public health proposals amid federal funding uncertainty

HEALTHBEAT

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free Atlanta newsletter here. As the Georgia General Assembly session gets underway, bills are expected to address a number of public health policies and set the states spending plan. They educate people about health issues and connect patients to resources.