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GLP-1 Agonists—Panacea or Problematic?
Social And Behavioral Sciences
March 13, 2025
A post-event summary of the Revolution or Risk? Weighing the Impact of Obesity Drugs on Societal Health event featuring a discussion between Drs. Virginia Chang and Angela Godwin, moderated by Rachel ...
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EP152 Discrimination's Hidden Public Health Toll with Dr. Adolfo Cuevas
Social And Behavioral Sciences
October 10, 2024
We speak with Dr. Adolfo Cuevas about the hidden health crisis caused by everyday racism and chronic stress.
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EP148 Empowering Communities in Cameroon with Zoe-Marie Mongbet-Lamare
Social And Behavioral Sciences
August 14, 2024
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Zoe-Marie Mongbet-Lamare, Master of Public Health student concentrating in Social and Behavioral Sciences.
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The Human Cost of Politicizing Immigration
Social And Behavioral Sciences
August 14, 2024
The politicization of immigration has intensified—particularly in the context of the 2024 presidential election—spurring nationalist rhetoric, racial and ethnic discrimination, and scapegoating, a...
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Revolutionizing Young Women in Rwanda: Educate the Community for Health and Wellbeing
Social And Behavioral Sciences
February 21, 2024
Alumna Julyssa James continuous to hone her passion for improving health literacy within her community by serving on the board of the non-profit organization Komera.
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Theory Tested by Fire
Epidemiology
Social And Behavioral Sciences
October 18, 2023
Discover the challenges of recovering from the Maui wildfires, highlighting the support from individuals, public health practitioners, communities, and organizations like the Red Cross and FEMA.
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Fostering Anti-Racist Principles
Social And Behavioral Sciences
February 26, 2021
Public health researchers are called not only to think, observe and analyze, but to act. This is perhaps the most important characteristic that distinguishes a social and behavioral scientist in
#LetBlackGirlsBeGirls
Social And Behavioral Sciences
February 5, 2021
Dr. LeConté Dill amplifies the need to end adultification bias especially amongst our law enforcement and calls for us to #LetBlackGirlsBeGirls.
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Control the Vectors & You Control the Virus
Social And Behavioral Sciences
October 16, 2020
Dr. Thomas Kirchner gives us insight into a research project on COVID-19 transmission and vector control.
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Adjusting the Focus on Latinx Health
Social And Behavioral Sciences
October 2, 2020
Dr. Ana Abraído-Lanza brings our attention to the work of Latinx public health trailblazers like Dr. Oxiris Barbot and how she strives to improve the health of the Hispanic community.
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