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.Category Archives: Public Health
School Breakfast: An Opportunity for a Healthy Start
The federally subsidized School Breakfast Program began as a pilot project in 1966 and was made permanent in 1975. Students that meet Federal Poverty Level (FPL) requirements are eligible to receive free or reduced-price breakfast, which is typically served in … Continue reading
Community Residents Hold The Key to Neighborhood Improvement
On April 18, 2012, I attended the New York State Public Health Association’s Pre-Conference Workshop: “Towards Health Equity: Transforming Communities through Engagement” in Troy, NY. A presentation given by Deborah Puntenney, Ph.D., Barbara Zappia, MPA, Lauren Snyder, RN, MPA and Miguel Melendez, … Continue reading
2012 National Health Promotion Summit, Washington, D.C.
I spent an exciting few days in Washington, D.C. last week, at the 2012 National Health Promotion Summit hosted by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) and the Association for … Continue reading
Dive into Public Health! Here’s how…
When I received my acceptance letter to the MPH program in March 2011, I was so eager to begin, I wished classes would start right away. Unfortunately, that was not possible – I had to wait until fall. In a … Continue reading
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
30 Instructional YouTube Videos on Public Health Awareness
If public health is the science and art of protecting and improving the health of communities through education, promotion of healthy lifestyles and research for disease and injury prevention, then what better way to promote public health than through public-access … Continue reading
15 Stunning Public Health Infographics
The field of public health is full interesting challenges. At home and abroad, public health issues are becoming increasingly important. We know that our policies have bearing on our health, and our choices can impact our health. Additionally, we also … Continue reading
Top 50 International Health Experts Worth Following on Twitter
One of the great things about technology, and the Internet, is that it is possible to make connections with truly amazing people. If you are interested in public health, you can find out more online. Social media web sites allow … Continue reading