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Today’s #HealthDistrictHighlight is the WIC program. WIC is a national special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (WIC), and serves half of all infants born in the ...

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Today’s #HealthDistrictHighlight is the WIC program. WIC is a national special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (WIC), and serves half of all infants born in the United States. The WIC program offers free one-on-one nutrition counseling, recipes and cooking demonstrations, breastfeeding support, and community resource referrals to all participants.

Have you ever gone into the grocery store and seen “WIC approved item” next to the price sticker? Participants in the program receive a benefit card which allows them to purchase pre-approved grocery items. Benefit cards can be re-loaded every three months according to your local program’s requirements, like participating in free online nutrition education courses. See our story for an example of qualifying food items!

We had the privilege of sitting down with our local Nutrition Program Manager, Dr. Linda Raines. One aspect of the national WIC program she highlighted in our interview was that many people qualify, regardless of your background, education status, or legal status. If you have questions about the program, visit the link in our bio for more information!
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Hi everyone! Our names are Emily Bradford and Pranav Kapoor, and we are current MPH students at Baylor University (@baylorpublichealth ,@bayloruniversity ). We have been working at the Waco-McLennan ...

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Hi everyone! Our names are Emily Bradford and Pranav Kapoor, and we are current MPH students at Baylor University (@baylorpublichealth ,@bayloruniversity ). We have been working at the Waco-McLennan County Public Health District (@wacohealthdistrict ) as graduate assistants in the Epidemiology department for the past year.

This week we will be taking over the #thisispublichealth social media accounts to talk about the various roles of a health department and how broad of an impact they have on the community. There are so many hats a health district wears, and it could not happen without some amazing people, so we interviewed some of our colleagues as well!! We can’t wait to hear them speak and provide insight into their roles and why they chose public health.

We are the first takeover for the new 2021-2022 TIPH Ambassador Cohort. Stay tuned each week to see more from our cohort!
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Hello everyone! We are excited to announce our TIPH Book Club Selection for August-September. We will be reading 'The Ten Year War' by Jonathan Cohn. Get a copy at your local 📖 store! ...

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Hello everyone! We are excited to announce our TIPH Book Club Selection for August-September. We will be reading 'The Ten Year War' by Jonathan Cohn. Get a copy at your local 📖 store!

'The Ten Year War' details how the Affordable Care Act came into being. It has multiple viewpoints from both Democrats and Republicans and gives a journalistic account of American healthcare: How did we arrive at what we have today?

This book is divided into three parts and for each part we will have Goodreads discussion and video. We also hope to have a live Zoom session for the last part (more details to follow).

Please join us on Goodreads (link in bio) for our first discussion on August 16th.

We look forward to having a fun and insightful discussion with you.
-- TIPH Ambassadors and Book Club Moderators Nikita W. and Laura B.
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Hi everyone! My name is Blessed Egbuchulam a TIPH Global Ambassador. I am an MPH student of Environmental Health Sciences from the University of Ibadan. One of the focuses of my studies is ...

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Hi everyone! My name is Blessed Egbuchulam a TIPH Global Ambassador. I am an MPH student of Environmental Health Sciences from the University of Ibadan. One of the focuses of my studies is Occupational Health. I want to share with you some information regarding the interaction between Work and Health as it relates to Occupational Health.
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I invite you to share below how your work has affected your health. #AmbassadorTakeover

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Join us this Wednesday 9 am - 7 pm ET for our Virtual Graduate School Fair!

Chat with admissions representatives from 75 CEPH accredited schools and programs of public health.

To ...

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Jul 12

Join us this Wednesday 9 am - 7 pm ET for our Virtual Graduate School Fair!

Chat with admissions representatives from 75 CEPH accredited schools and programs of public health.

To register, visit the link in our bio!

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Today we recognize Juneteenth and celebrate that the United States has commemorated the end of slavery by designating Juneteenth, or June 19th, the 12th federal holiday.

“Our federal ...

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Jun 19

Today we recognize Juneteenth and celebrate that the United States has commemorated the end of slavery by designating Juneteenth, or June 19th, the 12th federal holiday.

“Our federal holidays are purposely few in number and recognize the most important milestones,” said Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y. “I cannot think of a more important milestone to commemorate than the end of slavery in the United States.”

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas — two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation and about two months after the end of the Civil War.

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Celebrate your #pride🌈❤️💛💚💜💙🏳️‍🌈 ! We have included our pride logo in the This is Public Health store.

Visit the link in our bio!

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Everyone has a role to play in ending this pandemic. As part of the Biden Administration’s effort to get 70 percent of adult Americans vaccinated by July 4th, the White House is asking colleges and ...

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Jun 16

Everyone has a role to play in ending this pandemic. As part of the Biden Administration’s effort to get 70 percent of adult Americans vaccinated by July 4th, the White House is asking colleges and universities to formally join the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge, Ensuring that as many people as possible get vaccinated will not only keep vaccinated individuals safe, but will also protect their families and communities by reducing the risk of giving the virus to someone else. Participating universities and colleges are being asked to commit to taking three key actions to increase vaccine distribution among their students and communities:

1️⃣ Engaging every student, faculty, and staff member

2️⃣ Organizing their college communities

3️⃣ Delivering vaccine access for all

College leaders can learn more and sign up by visting the link in our bio.

#covidcollegechallenge #ThisIsPublicHealth

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🏳️‍🌈 This is Public Health Ambassador Aneeka R. @tulane_sphtm shares

"What does pride mean to me?":

"Celebrating and continuing the fight for respect, ...

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Jun 15

🏳️‍🌈 This is Public Health Ambassador Aneeka R. @tulane_sphtm shares

"What does pride mean to me?":

"Celebrating and continuing the fight for respect, dignity, and love for all.
Pride represents an opportunity to recognize and celebrate joy and hope for the LGBTQIA+ community, while acknowledging those who have fought and continue to fight for our rights and freedoms. It brings very important conversations to the forefront, such as the disproportionate burden of mental health challenges faced by members of the LGBTQIA+ community, along with the importance of recognizing intersectionality in this work. Pride is simultaneously a moment of great celebration and a sobering reminder of the many barriers that still exist for LGBTQIA+ folks. For me, it’s a call to action, renewing my conviction to continually fight for my community."

#pride🌈 #love #ThisIsPublicHealth

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What does #pride mean to me in public health?

As a public health worker, #pride means bringing awareness to health inequities among LGBTQ+ folk and taking action to fight injustice. Whether ...

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What does #pride mean to me in public health?

As a public health worker, #pride means bringing awareness to health inequities among LGBTQ+ folk and taking action to fight injustice. Whether that means more research and publicizing data or utilizing existing data to prioritize the need for LGBTQ+ programming, advancing health equity for the LGBTQ+ community is an important part of what we do. As an ally, it is my duty to educate myself on health disparities and needs of LGBTQ+ folk so when I am working with communities, I can tailor my work to be the best possible for LGBTQ+ members. Our work in public health is never done, but bringing justice in health to those who need it most is a big part of getting there.

#ambassadortakeover #pridemonth #pride #publichealth #thisispublichealth

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Student Leadership Institute Participant Charlie Wright shares “What prides means to them”:
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Student Leadership Institute Participant Charlie Wright shares “What prides means to them”:
🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈“My name is Charlie Wright, pronouns: they/them, and I am from the Appalachian mountains of Eastern Kentucky. Discovering who I am was not an easy task in the south. But I now hold proud the identities of gender-queer, pansexual, and Appalachian. It has been a long and hard road, but I can now say I am fully proud of all of my identities.” #mypride #myprideis #pridemonth

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Hi everyone! My name is Madison Snitker (she/her/hers) and I am a recent graduate of the Community and Behavioral Health MPH program at the University of Iowa College of Public Health. This week I ...

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Jun 7

Hi everyone! My name is Madison Snitker (she/her/hers) and I am a recent graduate of the Community and Behavioral Health MPH program at the University of Iowa College of Public Health. This week I will be taking over the #thisispublichealth social media to talk about Pride within public health and advancing health equity for LGBTQ+ folk. As June is #pridemonth , it is important to have conversations about issues of health inequity within the LGBTQ+ community and highlight important programs and resources which are breaking down systemic and social barriers to care!

#ambassadortakeover #pride🌈
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🏳️‍🌈 Today marks the 51st celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month, celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan.

We honor those who have ...

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🏳️‍🌈 Today marks the 51st celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month, celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan.

We honor those who have fought for equal rights to ensure that every person is free to live their life openly. We also celebrate the many achievements for the LGBTQ+ community towards this endeavor but recognize there is still much work to be done. Many in the LGBTQ+ community across the world experience lack of “fundamental rights and dignity in hospitals, schools, public accommodations, and other spaces.” (@whitehouse)

- 42% of LGBTQ youth, including more than half of transgender and nonbinary youth, seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year. Yet nearly half could not access the mental health care they desired. (@trevorproject)

- So far in 2021, at least 27 trans people have been killed due to violence in the US. (@humanrightscampaign)

- There are 69 countries that have laws that criminalize homosexuality. (@bbcnews)

- The United States and many other countries have restrictions on blood donations by gay and bisexual men. (@reuters)

- 250 anti-LGBTQ bills have been introduced in US state legislatures in 2021, states have enacted more anti-LGBTQ laws this year than in the last three years combined. (@humanrightscampaign)

#ThisIsPublicHealth stands with those in the fight to ensure that every person is free to live their life openly. We will continue to use our voice to stand for improved health for everyone, everywhere.

Visit the link in our bio for the Human Rights Campaign’s tools for equality and inclusion.
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Congrats to all the 2021 Public Health Graduates! The field of public health gains many promising new additions! It has been a challenging year filled with uncertainty, but you have persevered, and ...

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May 28

Congrats to all the 2021 Public Health Graduates! The field of public health gains many promising new additions! It has been a challenging year filled with uncertainty, but you have persevered, and the field of public health is better with you in it.

We want to make a special shoutout to the TIPH Ambassador 2020-2021 Cohort that concludes this month. This year's Ambassadors consisted of 44 students from 31 ASPPH member institutions. We are sincerely grateful for their engagement, support, and creativity throughout the program. As this cohort's tenure comes to a close, we hope you learned something from their social media takeovers. They displayed an exceptional passion and expertise during a global pandemic that put a spotlight on the field.

We are excited to witness all their future success, making their communities and our world a healthier place.

The next cohort starts this summer. To learn more about the ambassadors visit the Profiles in Public Health link in our bio.
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Hello! I'm Brigitte Dietz, a newly graduated MPH in Health Management and Public Policy from Saint Louis University (@slu_official and @sluhealthjustice). I'll be taking over the ...

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May 24

Hello! I'm Brigitte Dietz, a newly graduated MPH in Health Management and Public Policy from Saint Louis University (@slu_official and @sluhealthjustice). I'll be taking over the #ThisIsPublicHealth social media this week to talk about what's on all new grads' minds--the job search! Whether you've secured post-grad employment already or you're still exploring your options, this week I will be sharing the advice, insight, and professional experiences I've gained the past couple years that can help you improve and pursue your options. #ambassadortakeover

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COVID-19 has had a profound impact on mental health. It’s critical to normalize mental health care to heal from the long-lasting impacts of the pandemic.

Learn about #Tools2Thrive, ...

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May 19

COVID-19 has had a profound impact on mental health. It’s critical to normalize mental health care to heal from the long-lasting impacts of the pandemic.

Learn about #Tools2Thrive, practical tools that everyone can use to improve their mental health and increase resiliency created by @mentalhealthamerica.

View their toolkit by visiting the link in our bio.

#ThisIsPublicHealth #MentalHealthisPublicHealth

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1 in 5 U.S. adults experience a mental health condition each year. You are #NotAlone #MHM.

If you’re struggling, the NAMI HelpLine has created a directory of warmlines you can call. Visit ...

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May 18

1 in 5 U.S. adults experience a mental health condition each year. You are #NotAlone #MHM.

If you’re struggling, the NAMI HelpLine has created a directory of warmlines you can call. Visit the link in our bio for more information. #MentalHealthisPublicHealth #ThisIsPublicHealth

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People with asthma have “triggers” which can cause an increase in asthma symptoms or even an asthma attack. Not everyone with asthma will have the same triggers but it is an important part of ...

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May 6

People with asthma have “triggers” which can cause an increase in asthma symptoms or even an asthma attack. Not everyone with asthma will have the same triggers but it is an important part of asthma management and symptom control to know your triggers and take preventative steps to reduce exposure or avoid them. Visit today’s ThisIsPublicHealth story to learn more. #AmbassadorTakeover.

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Thank you to all our educators for your hard work preparing the next generation for success! #ambassadortakeover #teacherappreciationweek

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May 5

Thank you to all our educators for your hard work preparing the next generation for success! #ambassadortakeover #teacherappreciationweek

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Today I wanted to share a visualization from @aafanational showing what is happening in the lungs of someone experiencing asthma symptoms such as cough, wheeze, shortness of breath, or chest ...

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Today I wanted to share a visualization from @aafanational showing what is happening in the lungs of someone experiencing asthma symptoms such as cough, wheeze, shortness of breath, or chest tightness. You will also find recent asthma statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) describing the burden of asthma in the United States. Asthma is common and affects all ages. It leads to thousands of doctor visits, emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and deaths each year. Symptoms can range from mild to severe but for many can be well controlled with asthma medications and avoiding asthma triggers. I will describe asthma triggers in more detail in another post. Lastly, in childhood, asthma is more common in boys than girls. However, this trend reverses in adulthood when women become more affected than men. Researchers are still studying the cause of these differences but there may be a role for reproductive hormones (levels which vary by gender) influencing airway inflammation. #ambassadortakeover

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