Today In History: The Pandemic
On this day in 2020, a new reality dawned on the country. Following the World Health Organization’s announcement of a global pandemic one day prior, …
Posts tagged public health
Public Health in the Community: Organizations in Johnson City You Should Know
When hearing someone use the term “Public Health,” you may not know exactly what it means or what organizations in your community do public health …
Women’s History Month: Notable Women in Public Health
March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the many accomplishments women have made and continue to make in every industry and field in …
Black History and Public Health: Important People You Should Know
February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements and culture of African Americans while also recognizing the impacts of racism in the …
Cultural bias and how to avoid it: An interview with Tommy Rock
For college students across America, cultural bias is a major issue. Put simply, cultural bias is when an individual or group is judged based on …
Bucshot shuttle for medical classes
Lamb Hall, home of the College of Public Health and College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Sciences, is currently undergoing a massive renovation. When construction is …
Hanna-Attisha discusses Flint water crisis
The Leading Voices in Public Health series came to a close this semester with Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, an author, activist and champion for pediatric care. …
Learning to serve people at The Hope Center
Some undergraduate degree programs schedule a big project for your final semester. The ETSU Public Health Program does just that with an internship opportunity to …
Understanding the relationship between poverty, health
ETSU’s Center for Rural Health Research recently published an article from a study on poverty and health in the “Southern Medical Journal.” The article – authored by …
A public health student’s response to the opioid crisis
We’ve all heard that the opioid crisis is one of the biggest issues in our region, but not everyone agrees on how to solve or …