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Snapshots of a London J Term Experience
Global and Environmental Health
February 6, 2025
MPH student Emily Pangalila, provides snapshots of her favorite moments and adventures from her studies in London for the Introduction to Urban Health and Equity January Term course.
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New Fix for an Old Problem
Global and Environmental Health
April 17, 2024
In observing Earth Month, Jack Caravanos raises awareness to the continued presence of lead, the threat it poses to our health and environment, and what GPH is doing about it.
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Local Solutions for Global Challenges
Global and Environmental Health
April 3, 2024
Just in time for the Public Health Week focus on Protecting, Connecting and Thriving, Liz Carr and Emily Zambiazzi discuss how local, community-based knowledge can enhance public health interventions.
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Urban Health Equity: J Term in London
Global and Environmental Health
March 6, 2024
Under Jo Ivey Boufford's guidance, GPH students at NYU London worked with local stakeholders on urban health projects, gaining practical insights into disparities and preparing for global impact.
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New Strategies in Nairobi: Behavioral Communication Strategies for Global Epidemics
Global and Environmental Health
February 7, 2024
GPH students, UNICEF staff and Kenyan health management professionals gathered for the 16th BCSE course. Split into seven teams, they developed strategies to address current public health challenges.
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Transformative Insights at the 19th Annual ICUH conference
Global and Environmental Health
December 1, 2023
At the 19th Annual International Conference on Urban Health, William N. Rom Climate Change and Health Fellows delved into the intersection of urban health, equity, and climate change.
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New Student Research: Centering Community-based Knowledge in Food Security Response and Climate Resilience in Southern Madagascar
Global and Environmental Health
Research
December 1, 2023
The Student-led Climate-Related Food Security team from the Applied Global Health Initiative published a review in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems.
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A Real Shot in the Arm
Global and Environmental Health
February 12, 2021
Answering the call to vaccinate thousands of New Yorkers, Dr. Jack Caravanos gives us an inside look at the day of a vaccination site volunteer.
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An Epidemic of Problematic Alcohol Use
Global and Environmental Health
January 29, 2021
When the novel coronavirus pandemic hit New York in March 2020, we formed a research team to gain a better understanding of people’s knowledge about the virus, protective behaviors, and compliance
The Keys to Social Listening
Global and Environmental Health
December 17, 2020
Chief of the Communication for Development -C4D Programme Division at UNICEF, Vincent Petit suggested using the "social listening" strategy which relies on insights and feedback from the community to ...
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