Professor, Department of Health Studies & Applied Educational Psychology at Columbia University
Just absolutely extraordinary news, a landmark Advisory was released this morning by the Surgeon General declaring firearm violence as a public health crisis. One could argue there is no issue that is more urgent in the US than this -- a pivotal moment for this work, for survivors, for advocates, for our research field, and for communities across the nation.
Full report here: https://lnkd.in/g9vvsTeS
In our previous post, we showed how burnout and moral injury were system threats to public health. This month, we're looking at strategies to develop a culture of well-being in public health! Check out the latest Transforming Public Health for the 21st Century blog. https://lnkd.in/gDbMv_ZvKansas Department of Health and EnvironmentNACCHOJPHMP Direct
On the latest episode of #TheOngoingTransformation, Tina D Purnat and Elisabeth Wilhelm talk about how public health workers, civil society organizations, and others can understand and meet communities’ information needs.
Studies show that access to green spaces directly correlates to better mental health, lowers rates of depression, reduces levels of stress and anxiety, and improved cognitive functioning, so it makes sense that it also can be tied to lower rates of gun violence.
Unfortunately, access to green spaces is not equitable. Low income communities and underserved, marginalized populations have significantly less access to nature than affluent, white populations while at the same time being disproportionately impacted by climate change and environmental pollution. This needs to change.
Executive Director at Hope and Heal Fund: The Fund to Stop Gun Violence in California
Did you ever consider that green spaces can foster collective efficacy, which may reduce violence? This study from the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health provides evidence that tree canopies and other green spaces correlate with lower gun violence incidences.
These are the types of innovative public health approaches that focus on community-based solutions and systemic changes. https://bitly.ws/3cF7M
April is #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth. Organizers are working to bring attention to what’s considered a public health issue. Learn more about what's being done and what you can do to support healthy, safe, and respectful environments at https://ow.ly/hMsu50RbNTS#SAAM24
"The Invisible Shield," a new four-part documentary starting March 26 on PBS, explores the hidden public health infrastructure in America that saves lives every day. It highlights the thousands of unsung heroes who work together to improve health outcomes, from the days of cholera and smallpox through the most recent battle with COVID-19. https://lnkd.in/gZgSjvcn
I'm sharing with you the opinion article they just published for me, which references the excellent special session that was led by Dr. José Carrión Baralt at the Puerto Rican Public Health Conference celebrated in May in Puerto Rico."Why financial abuse of older adults in Puerto Rico is a public health issue" by Mariela Torres Cintrón - VISIBLE Magazine #PublicVoicesFellowatAcademyHealthinPartnershipwithTheOpEdProject
Inspired by #datadriven public health efforts, Certified @COSAGOV is adopting a new approach to public safety that taps into research and evidence to reduce violence. 🤝🌇 More at @TexasTribune:
Advocate for Inclusive Excellence in Public Health Education and Policy | DEIJ & Education as ASPPH | Board Member at the American Cancer Society | Doctoral Candidate
Inspired by #datadriven public health efforts, Certified @COSAGOV is adopting a new approach to public safety that taps into research and evidence to reduce violence. 🤝🌇 More at @TexasTribune: