Devin Hursey – HIV Criminalization: Creating an AIDS Predator
I’m continuing a series exploring the relationship between community and public health institutions, with a particular focus on trust. If we have learned nothing else from the Covid-19 pandemic, we have learned that our health is intricately connected with the health of other members of our community. Because of this fact, it is vitally important that communities can trust public health information and interventions enacted by public health institutions.
Knowledge Communities: 6 Questions Drag Race Spoilers Can Answer for Public Health Communication
Knowledge communities contrast with expert models of communication. Open, non-hierarchical, and fun, this might just be what public health needs in the social media era.
Yvette Efevbera -Unlocking Progress in Health: My Story – The Untapped Potential of the Sabbatical
Dr. Yvette Efevbera Unlocking Progress in Health: My Story – The Untapped Potential of the Sabbatical Introduction Over the past few years, women leaders – especially women leaders of color […]
Kate Okorie – Nigeria’s “Soot” City: In Conversation with Dr Bieye Briggs, Executive Director, Centre for Environmental and Public Health
Black soot in Nigeria’s Port Harcourt city has increased mortality rates by 30%. In this interview, we discuss how the city has become a poster child for air pollution globally and the health consequences of air pollution as evidenced among residents.
Health Communication: 4 Useful Things Rebecca Black’s Story Can Teach Us About Social Media
Health Communication comes with risks of online harassment. Learn how you can manage them with help from Rebecca Black’s story.
Yvette Efevbera – Unlocking Progress in Health: Why Focusing on Gender and Young People Matter
Dr. Yvette Efevbera Unlocking Progress in Health: Why Focusing on Gender and Young People Matter Introduction Health is defined by the World Health Organization as the “state of complete physical, […]
Victor Ekuta – Understanding and Disrupting Bias in Neurology and Mental Health: Unraveling the Roots of Inequality
Victor Ekuta Understanding and Disrupting Bias in Neurology and Mental Health: Unraveling the Roots of Inequality “In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be […]
Devin Hursey – Building Trust: Community and Public Health
I’m creating a series exploring the relationship between community and public health institutions, with a particular focus on trust. We depend on public health institutions and decision-makers to create and maintain systems that protect and improve the health of the population. Without these institutions, it would be impossible to predict, prevent, or respond to illnesses impacting populations. However, not all people benefit from public health equally.
Cullen Truett -The Jungle 2.0: The Beginner’s Guide to the Relationship Between Health Tech and Public Health
Quick little snippet describing the blog for readers. That way they will know what they’re getting into.
BCPH Thought Leaders 2023: Yvette Efevbera
Dr. Yvette Efevbera Dr. Yvette Efevbera is a global health, gender equality, and equity leader working to create a world where young people and women are healthy, happy, unafraid, and […]