Our blog addresses the professional and educational development of Master of Public Health (MPH) students. Read along as Jennifer Celio, updates about research and news in the public health field. Jennifer is an MPH student in Health Policy and Management at the City University of New York School of Public Health at Hunter College and is an elected member of their curriculum committee. Her interests include obesity prevention, food insecurity, health disparities, universal health care and the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.Monthly Archives: March 2012
Celebrate National Public Health Week 2012, April 2-8
Monday, April 2nd marks the beginning of National Public Health Week (NPHW), spearheaded by the American Public Health Association. This year’s theme is A Healthier America Begins Today: Join the Movement. The aim is to encourage Americans to take preventive … Continue reading
My Road to Public Health
Hi readers! Just thought I would take some time to introduce myself. I was so excited to get that first blog post out regarding contraception, because the more news that came out about limiting women’s rights and access to care, … Continue reading
Contraception: Not Just a Women’s Issue
In honor of Women’s History Month, I am dedicating my first blog post to contraception, a hot topic in the media and in the presidential race, with far reaching effects for both men and women. Employers have the right to … Continue reading