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Advocating for Improved Worker Safety

… Advocating for Improved Worker Safety | In recognition of the vital role mass transit plays in New York City, Mayor Bill De Blasio vowed early in the COVID-19 pandemic to “keep the subways … quarantine, and deaths were reported among transit workers. Furthermore, unlike frontline healthcare workers who were widely praised as heroes, many transit workers were verbally abused, … worksite protections are urgently needed to ensure that the risk of contagion is effectively managed for these and other vulnerable work populations. That’s why I’m pleased to report that …

2024 GPH Alumni Award Honoree: Dr. Hamada Hamid Altalib (MPH '08)

… Hamid Altalib ( MPH '08) is the Chief of Neurology at the Veteran Affairs (VA) Connecticut Healthcare System. He helped establish a VA neurobehavioral clinic, which provides clinical care … is what I enjoyed most about my NYU experience. How do you leverage your public health degree in the work you're doing? My public health degree has a profound impact on my perspective and approach to my work. The MPH provided a …

Research Projects

… of our faculty’s recent scholarly undertakings. Areas of research and study - Any - Access to Healthcare Accountable Care Organizations Acculturation Affordable Care Act Agent-Based Modeling … EMA Geospatial Methods Global Health Harm reduction Health and Human Development Health Care Management Health Care Workforce Health Disparities Health Economics Health Equity Health of … Psychology Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST) Neuroepidemiology Neurology Neurostatistics New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene …

2024 GPH Alumni Award Honoree: Ashlee Wisdom (MPH '18)

… Black women and other women of color. She has over a decade of experience working across the healthcare industry at companies such as Weill Cornell Medicine, NYC Health + Hospitals, and … and exploring the Cuban healthcare system. It was incredibly eye-opening; it not only inspired new ideas for improving healthcare in the U.S., but also reaffirmed the vital role that community … was profound, and continues to influence my work today. How do you leverage your public health degree in the work you're doing? I love that my job lets me embrace both my academic and creative …

Revolution or Risk? Weighing the Impact of Obesity Drugs on Societal Health

… on Societal Health | Kimmel Center for University Life, 60 Washington Sq South, 10th Flr, New York, NY | Online | Co-hosted by NYU Alumni Relations, NYU GPH and NYU Rory Meyers College of … how GLP-1 drugs—game-changing medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro—are reshaping weight management and health care for millions. While their benefits are undeniable, these drugs also … to the broader challenges of equitable care, this discussion will offer valuable insights for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and anyone curious about the future of obesity treatment. …

Cohort Members

… These experiences sparked a deeper curiosity about how data can be used to inform equitable healthcare solutions. My long-term goal is to pursue an MD/PhD, using quantitative methods to … I'm a non-traditional student changing careers, doing the equivalent of a bachelor's degree in math to prepare for graduate school (my previous BA was in a humanities field). I'm … on various research projects, including grant writing for Indigenous data decolonization in New York state, as well as researching the relationship between pubertal development of LGBTQ+ …

Faculty & Staff

… Environmental Health | Jo Ivey Boufford, M.D., is Clinical Professor of Global Health at the New York University School of Global Public Health and Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at New … Health and Hospitals Corporation Prevention Interventions Public Administration Public Health Management Public Health Policy Public Health Systems US Department of Health and Human Services … an advisor to various private sector entities on the COVID-19 pandemic. He has two honorary degrees and is a member of the National Academy of Medicine. | B.A., 1966, cum laude, Amherst …

Balancing Action and Reflection

… in government schools. I also listened to the stories of young pregnant women who rarely saw a healthcare provider, counseling them as best I could. These experiences were an eye-opener, and a … of their access to health care. With much reflection after graduation, last year I came to New York City to pursue my Master of Public Health at NYU. It was a choice I felt in my bones, …

COVID-19’s Devastating Impact on Small Primary Care Practices

… increase in the next few months. Independent primary care practices -- there are over 3,000 in New York City -- lack the resources and infrastructure of those owned by larger health care … and grants. Maybe COVID-19 will finally turn our attention to the foundations of the U.S. healthcare system, and view this crisis as an opportunity to focus resources on innovations that …

Master of Public Health in Global and Environmental Health - Request Information

… CREDITS 2 YRS FULL-TIME STUDY 3-4 YRS PART-TIME STUDY Loading... The Value of an NYU GPH Degree With a public health degree at NYU GPH, you’ll have access to top-notch faculty, dozens of labs for collaboration, and countless opportunities to network with New York City-based global organizations. You can acquire the critical thinking skills and …