Posts tagged public health

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …