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2 in 3 pregnancy-related deaths are preventable if caught early. New mothers are adapting to so many changes happening at once. They have their baby's health as their top priority, and sometimes ...

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2 in 3 pregnancy-related deaths are preventable if caught early. New mothers are adapting to so many changes happening at once. They have their baby's health as their top priority, and sometimes their health is pushed to the bottom of the list. We can help.
We can all be an advocate for mothers, whether it's your neighbor, coworker, family member, or a friend.
We can all advocate for mothers by:

- Listening to her concerns and encouraging her to seek medical help (even if she feels like it's probably nothing).
- Attending appointments, asking questions, and taking notes.
- Supporting her through follow up care.

Complications that lead to pregnancy-related deaths can happen up to a year after birth.
We can all
Listen.
Encourage.
Support.
Save a Life.

#ambassadortakeover #hearhercampaign #blackmaternalhealthweek #bmhw21 #blackmamasmatter

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Every year about 700 women die from a pregnancy related complication. Over the years data has shown that Black women have ALWAYS had the highest rates of pregnancy related mortality. The inequity only...

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Every year about 700 women die from a pregnancy related complication. Over the years data has shown that Black women have ALWAYS had the highest rates of pregnancy related mortality. The inequity only increases with age and education level. Meaning that a Black woman with at least a college degree is 5x more likely to die from a pregnancy related death than a White woman with a similar education.

• Factors the contribute to the disparity
- Racism/ Implicit bias
causes physicians to not believe that black mothers are in distress
which leads to missed or delayed diagnosis.
- Access to Appropriate and Quality Care
- Lack of knowledge among patients and providers around warning signs.
• What can you do?
1. Get Educated
- Visit the CDC maternal mortality website
2. Join the conversation
- Follow hashtags #blackmaternalhealth #blackmamasmatter
3. Become an Advocate
Check out Black Mamas Matter and The Maternal Coalition for more info and partners across the U.S

You can visit these resources using the link in our bio.

#ambassadortakeover #blackmaternalhealthweek #bmhw21
#blackmamasmatter

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Hi everyone! My name is Brittney Peterkin, I am a recent MPH graduate from the University of Miami. I am currently working as a Clinical Research Coordinator at Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer ...

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Apr 12

Hi everyone! My name is Brittney Peterkin, I am a recent MPH graduate from the University of Miami. I am currently working as a Clinical Research Coordinator at Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center on phase 1 cancer trials.
While pursuing my MPH, I became educated on maternal and child health issues, and I want to use my platform to inform others and advocate for black women and their children. This week is Black Maternal Health Week, and I will be presenting BMH issues and advocacy education.
I am excited to host the ambassador take over this week and to share a topic that I am very passionate about. I'm looking forward to discussing this with you all. 😃
#ambassadortakeover #bmhw #bmhw21

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19,387 people died because of gun violence in the US in 2020.

Yesterday, President Biden took executive actions in an effort to address these startling statistics and combat gun violence. In...

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Apr 9

19,387 people died because of gun violence in the US in 2020.

Yesterday, President Biden took executive actions in an effort to address these startling statistics and combat gun violence. In remarks from the Rose Garden he stated “Gun violence in this country is an epidemic and it is an international embarrassment.”

These actions are limited in their scope and there are calls for Congress to take further action. These actions and any further proposals are likely to face fierce opposition from gun rights activists.

*Sources: Gun Violence Archive, NBC News

#AmbassadorTakeover #GunViolence #USNews

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We’re excited to announce a 📖 giveaway! In partnership with @jeff_oxendine, MPH, MBA, author, and Co-Founder and President of @healthcareerconnection, we are giving away three copies of his book,...

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Apr 7

We’re excited to announce a 📖 giveaway! In partnership with @jeff_oxendine, MPH, MBA, author, and Co-Founder and President of @healthcareerconnection, we are giving away three copies of his book, You Don’t Have to Be a Doctor: Discover, Achieve and Enjoy Your Authentic Health Career. Readers are guided through a proven nine-step process to make life and career choices in alignment with industry needs, their values, passions, goals, and what they are good at and enjoy. Check out the "NPHW Resources" via the link in our bio to learn more about the book.

To enter the giveaway, between now and Friday, tag two friends in the comments and share this post on your story. The winners will be selected and notified next week.

In addition, check out our story today for an interview with Jeff by graduate student and Health Career Connection alum @jojo_ifn about career opportunities in public health.

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For National Public Health Week #NPHW, we’re hosting conversations between our TIPH Ambassadors and faculty and friends about the intersection of public health and other disciplines.

Today,...

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For National Public Health Week #NPHW, we’re hosting conversations between our TIPH Ambassadors and faculty and friends about the intersection of public health and other disciplines.

Today, we're looking at Environmental Science + Public Health. Ambassador Nihmath Maliq interviewed Dr. Katie Pelch, faculty at University of North Texas Health Science Center School of Public Health, @unthscpublichealth. They explore the environmental factors that impact health outcomes.

Stay tuned to our stories this week for other spotlights, and check out the link in our bio to explore more about the conversations we’ll be having.

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The #NPHWinstahunt begins! Share your #publichealth images from April 5-11 of the items listed using #NPHWinstahunt for your chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Contest rules: *Participant accounts ...

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Apr 5

The #NPHWinstahunt begins! Share your #publichealth images from April 5-11 of the items listed using #NPHWinstahunt for your chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Contest rules: *Participant accounts must be set to public and posts must remain visible through April 11.

*If posting photos of others, be respectful and make sure they consent. *Five winners will be randomly selected and announced on Instagram April 13 at Noon ET. Disclaimer: This contest is not endorsed by Instagram. By participating in this contest, you are authorizing APHA and ASPPH to repost your #NPHWinstahunt post.

For full contest rules, visit the link in our bio.

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Hi everyone! My name is Vincent Varvaro and I’m thrilled to be this week’s #AmbassadorTakeover for #ThisIsPublicHealth!

I am a second-year Master of Public Health candidate in Health ...

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Apr 5

Hi everyone! My name is Vincent Varvaro and I’m thrilled to be this week’s #AmbassadorTakeover for #ThisIsPublicHealth!

I am a second-year Master of Public Health candidate in Health Policy in the Department of Health Policy & Management @rollinspublichealth. I also work as a research assistant with the Center for AIDS Research at Emory University School of Medicine. My interests include health economics, economic evaluations, and public health law.

This week is National Public Health Week, so myself along with the TIPH team will be posting throughout the week about that, and I also hope to share some posts about some topics that are near and dear to me! Posts from me will include #AmbassadorTakeover.

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As prospective students in Public Health start making decisions about graduate programs, I wanted to feature some key factors that weighed into my decision to attend @umichsph! Consider some of these ...

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Mar 31

As prospective students in Public Health start making decisions about graduate programs, I wanted to feature some key factors that weighed into my decision to attend @umichsph! Consider some of these when thinking about your options. Trust your gut!

#thisispublichealth #ambassadortakeover #graduateschool #aspph

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Are you excited for National Public Health Week #nphw! Join @americanpublichealth and @thisispublichealth April 5-11 for our first #NPHWinstahunt!

Scavenger Hunt items relate to the daily ...

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Mar 31

Are you excited for National Public Health Week #nphw! Join @americanpublichealth and @thisispublichealth April 5-11 for our first #NPHWinstahunt!

Scavenger Hunt items relate to the daily themes of #nphw. Contest winners will receive a $25 Amazon gift card! For contest details, visit the link in our bio (check back on April 2nd for a list of the scavenger hunt items).

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Join TIPH Ambassadors Gen and Deanna as they lead discussions based on the TIPH Book Club selection, Vaccinated: One Man's Quest to Defeat the World's Deadliest Diseases by Paul Offit.
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Mar 30

Join TIPH Ambassadors Gen and Deanna as they lead discussions based on the TIPH Book Club selection, Vaccinated: One Man's Quest to Defeat the World's Deadliest Diseases by Paul Offit.

This book is a great opportunity to learn more about the history of vaccines and a pioneer behind some of the most life changing vaccines used throughout the world.

Visit the link in our bio to join the conversation!

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Weight stigma is a concept that I have been exposed to through my graduate studies at @umichsph. Swipe to learn more about what weight stigma is, where you might see it, and how we can prevent it! ...

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Mar 30

Weight stigma is a concept that I have been exposed to through my graduate studies at @umichsph. Swipe to learn more about what weight stigma is, where you might see it, and how we can prevent it!

#ambassadortakeover #thisispublichealth #weightstigma #weightbias

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Happy Monday! My name is Andrea and I am a second-year MPH Nutritional Sciences student at the University of Michigan School of Public Health (Go BLUE! @umichsph ). I am passionate about food ...

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Mar 29

Happy Monday! My name is Andrea and I am a second-year MPH Nutritional Sciences student at the University of Michigan School of Public Health (Go BLUE! @umichsph ). I am passionate about food insecurity, disordered eating, and weight inclusivity. I look forward to sharing more this week about my passion for public health. Reach out with questions on deciding between graduate programs, going to medical school after an MPH, and more. It is such an exciting time to be in the field of Public Health!
#AmbassadorTakeover #ThisIsPublicHealth

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What do you know about the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the world? Swipe to learn more.
Sources: Global Cancer Statistics, 2020; American Cancer Society, 2019-2020 @americancancersociety
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What do you know about the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the world? Swipe to learn more.
Sources: Global Cancer Statistics, 2020; American Cancer Society, 2019-2020 @americancancersociety

#AmbassadorTakeover #ThisisPublicHealth #PublicHealthTerps @UMDpublichealth

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What are the most common cancers in the United States?
Source: American Cancer Society @americancancersociety

#AmbassadorTakeover #ThisisPublicHealth #PublicHealthTerps @umdpublichealth

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Mar 24

What are the most common cancers in the United States?
Source: American Cancer Society @americancancersociety

#AmbassadorTakeover #ThisisPublicHealth #PublicHealthTerps @umdpublichealth

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Hi everyone! My name is Rajrupa Ghosh, a PhD candidate in Epidemiology at the University of Maryland School of Public Health, and currently, a Predoctoral Fellow at the National Cancer ...

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Hi everyone! My name is Rajrupa Ghosh, a PhD candidate in Epidemiology at the University of Maryland School of Public Health, and currently, a Predoctoral Fellow at the National Cancer Institute/National Institute of Health. My research focuses on breast cancer epidemiology, and in particular, I am studying the role of endocrine therapy on the risk of second cancers and mortality among breast cancer survivors.

I am excited to host the ambassador takeover this week and will focus on breast cancer as well as overall cancer awareness. Please feel to ask any questions about the topics shared, my research, or my journey as an international student 🙂

I look forward to an interactive cancer-awareness week!
#AmbassadorTakeover #ThisisPublicHealth #PublicHealthTerps #umd @umdpublichealth @umdgradschool @univofmaryland

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What is gender-based violence? Swipe through to learn more ➡️

#ambassadortakeover #genderbasedviolence #publichealth

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What is gender-based violence? Swipe through to learn more ➡️

#ambassadortakeover #genderbasedviolence #publichealth

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What does women’s health mean to you? Women’s health includes many factors such as physical, mental, and social well-being!

Join me this week in honouring women’s history month by ...

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Mar 15

What does women’s health mean to you? Women’s health includes many factors such as physical, mental, and social well-being!

Join me this week in honouring women’s history month by exploring women’s health. During my takeover I’ll cover what women’s health is and share interviews with @colorado.sph professors highlighting many aspects of women’s health.

- TIPH Ambassador Jen Roux, MPH, Global Health & Health Disparities, Candidate at the Colorado School of Public Health

#ambassadortakeover #thisispublichealth #coloradosph #womenshealth

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Swipe to learn about health education in the field of public health! ➡️➡️➡️ #AmbassadorTakeover

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Swipe to learn about health education in the field of public health! ➡️➡️➡️ #AmbassadorTakeover

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President Biden signed the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package today. The bill known as the American Rescue Plan allocates money for vaccines, schools, small businesses and anti-poverty programs....

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President Biden signed the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package today. The bill known as the American Rescue Plan allocates money for vaccines, schools, small businesses and anti-poverty programs. #ThisIsPublicHealth

To learn more about what's in the bill visit the link in our bio.

The American Rescue Plan Includes:
➡The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is set to receive $7.5 billion to track, administer and distribute COVID-19 vaccines. Another $46 billion would go toward diagnosing and tracing coronavirus infections, and $2 billion would go toward buying and distributing various testing supplies and personal protective equipment.

➡$7.25 billion in new money for the small-business loan program known as PPP

➡Unemployment benefit extension

➡Rental assistance

➡$128 billion in grants to state educational agencies

➡Any student loan forgiveness passed between Dec. 31, 2020, and Jan. 1, 2026, is tax-free

➡$4.5 billion for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

➡$25 billion for a new grant program for "restaurants and other food and drinking establishments."

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