Bloomberg American Health Initiative

ICYMI: The 7th annual Bloomberg American Health Summit will be held in Washington, D.C. from December 2-4, 2024. This year attendees will learn strategies to work accross political divides, reform long-standing policies that impact public health, and much more. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eVHm7W3p

"Applying to this program wasn’t just about finding the right school; it was about joining a movement to drive real change. For me, it’s a give-and-take situation. I’m eager to learn from everyone in the fellowship, but the altruist in me also knows it’s just as important to share the bright spots and successes we’re seeing in Oklahoma. It’s about contributing to a collective effort, where we can all grow and inspire each other to make a difference." - Lauran Larson, MPS, Bloomberg Fellow If this sounds like you, the Bloomberg Fellowship may be the right fit. Read Lauran's story: https://lnkd.in/eiJjYn8A

Looking for a Tuesday listen? Researchers Tiara C. Willie, PhD, MA and Michele Decker joined the Public Health on Call podcast to share more about the Violence Against Women Act and the legislation’s initial goals, why gender-based violence is still a neglected issue 30 years later, and how far we still have to go in truly protecting all women from violence. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/g6kKRUTn

There is still time to vote for the Invisible Shield! The Invisible Shield is a finalist in the 9th annual Shorty Awards for Impact in Public Health! This documentary series, featuring many members of the Initiative community sharing more about the influence of public health on every day life, recently aired on PBS. If you have a moment, please consider voting for The Invisible Shield before October 30: https://lnkd.in/eTyD8ey8

In a recent episode of the Public Health on Call podcast Kiara Alvarez, PhD, Bloomberg Assistant Professor of American Health, speaks with Initiative Director Joshua M. Sharfstein about what the Presidential election could mean for immigration and for immigrants. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/et7z3dPm

Please join us in congratulating Bloomberg Fellow Armonté Butler, MPH on being named Plus Magazine's Health Hero of the Year! Armonte's tireless work to advocate for progressive sexual health education in marginalized communities in the United States is inspiring. We are so grateful to have you in the Initiative community! https://lnkd.in/e6v763Sy

#FellowsFriday: Bloomberg Fellow Lauran Larson, MPS currently serves as the senior manager of food and health at Hunger Free Oklahoma. In this role, she co-leads the Oklahoma Food is Medicine Coalition and focuses on addressing nutrition security through collaborative efforts across the state. But her journey to public health was not linear! Read Lauran's story: https://lnkd.in/eiJjYn8A

We are thrilled to share that The Invisible Shield is a finalist in the 9th annual Shorty Awards for Impact in Public Health! This documentary series, featuring many members of the Initiative community sharing more about the influence of public health on every day life, recently aired on PBS. If you have a moment, please consider voting for The Invisible Shield before October 30: https://lnkd.in/eTyD8ey8

Applications are still open for the 2025 Bloomberg Fellowship! If you, or someone you know, are working on the frontlines of public health we want to hear from you! From farmers, to firefighters, to doctors, to policymakers, everyone has an impact on public health. Increase your impact by earning a fully-funded degree from the #1 school of public health. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ecRREbnY

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