by Pamela Dahlen | Nov 14, 2021 | Community, News
One in six young people in the United States has obesity, and there continues to be significant and persistent disparities among children of color and children from families with low incomes. What contributes to this national epidemic? See how NJ is doing. The newest...
by Pamela Dahlen | Nov 13, 2021 | Community, Covid, News
How five challenging realities are thwarting progress in public health, and how the sector can build strength to advance health equity, prepare for future pandemics, and face other emerging challenges. Read the Full Article.
by Pamela Dahlen | Nov 12, 2021 | Community, Covid, News
In the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends 12 wide-ranging strategies for communities to boost vaccine confidence and uptake, noting that while financial incentives can motivate people to take action, they’re not the only — or necessarily...
by Pamela Dahlen | Nov 11, 2021 | Community, News
Patients look to their doctors to help them navigate the thorny questions that come with sickness and health. If you ask your doctor a question and that doctor admits to not having an answer, trust that this is a positive sign. After all, in acknowledging what they...
by Pamela Dahlen | Nov 10, 2021 | Community, News
A supplement to the AJPH is unmasking structural racism as the source of systemic inequities within health care and public health. Read the Full Article.
