Posts tagged public health

Picture a battlefield smaller than a grain of salt, crowded with microbes fighting for the same territory. That competition happens inside the human body, and …

Life expectancy in the United States has doubled since the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. Surprising, right? It shouldn’t be, because the America …

East Tennessee State University’s Graduate and Professional Student Association will host a panel discussion Sept. 15 on regional substance use and mental healthcare.   The …

Across the Appalachian Highlands, the story of health is often told through a “longevity gap” that separates this region from the rest of the country. …

For the past several months, an interesting battle has played out in the city of Jonesborough. In September 2025, Virginia-based nuclear company BWX Technologies (BWXT) …

The East Tennessee State University College of Public Health will welcome award-winning bluegrass artist Becky Buller as part of its Leading Voices in Public Health …

At some point in your life, you’ve probably seen an ambulance or have interacted with a paramedic. But have you ever wondered how paramedics got …

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, …

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 …

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 …