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Poor Health Outcomes Associated with Low SES Status; How Poverty Can Be a Determinant of Health
Published: December 2nd, 2016
Written by: Shawna Amini On Halloween night, I met a little girl trick-or-treating around my neighborhood. Her father works for my parent’s business, so I am aware that this girl […]
Why I Chose To Go Into Public Health: The Power of Connections
Published: October 26th, 2016
Written by: Laura Ramirez One of the major driving forces that led me to pursue a career in public health was my own personal experiences navigating the health care delivery […]
“Are You Sure There Are No Peanuts in This? I Can’t Afford to Use My EpiPen”
Published: October 21st, 2016
Written by: Summer Slaughter When you hear someone ask if there’s a specific ingredient in a recipe, you might assume that the person is inquiring because they’re trying to stick […]
The Role of Public Health in Emergency Preparedness
Published: October 13th, 2016
Written by: Johanzynn Gatewood How often can we predict an emergency? And when we can, how often are we prepared for what happens next? In public health, an emergency could be […]
Perspectives from the Field: Climate Change in North Central Florida
Published: October 6th, 2016
Written by: Kelli Selwyn Ask anyone in the field and they will tell you that a Masters of Public Health is a practice degree, but does that mean practice and […]
In the News: The Rise in Mental Health Awareness; Drug-Resistant STDs
Published: September 27th, 2016
Written By: Cara McDonnell As future Public Health professionals it is not only our job, but also our responsibility to be aware, informed, and educated about the most current topics […]