Painful Problems, No Easy Answers
Kevin F. Boehnke
Considering the medical, social, economic, and individual circumstances driving the opioid epidemic.
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3 Tips for Aspiring Public Health Entrepreneurs
Anna Sadovnikova
I never thought I could call myself an “entrepreneur” or a “businesswoman.” Even today, three years after co-founding a company and (finally) selling our product, I still hesitate to use those words to describe myself. But after listening to the success stories and failures of dozens of innovators, I’ve identified three key strategies that we all employ.
From the Dean: How I Got Here
Cathleen M. Connell
My interactions with these older adults were so authentic, and for the first time I truly realized that the environment they were living in and other structural factors should inform our approach to care. This was public health. This is public health.
Nutritional Epigenetics: Your Genes Are Not Your Destiny
Nicole Urdahl
How many times have you gone to the doctor and filled out the patient history forms only to feel hopeless because your family history is littered with various chronic diseases? Well I’ve got good news—there’s hope, thanks to an emerging field called epigenetics.
Perceived Barriers to Going Vegetarian--and What You Can Do About Them
Nikki Flynn
If you are considering a plant-based or vegetarian diet, you might be concerned about the added costs this lifestyle could present or your ability to get enough protein.
Balancing Work and Life
Olivia Anderson
I am all about work-life balance, but, in the age of smartphones and 24/7 connectivity, what exactly does that mean?