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APHA’s Annual Meeting – A Great Introduction to Public Health

Dr. Felicia E. Mebane — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 21:48:25 +0000

If you are a student and exploring career opportunities, I encourage you to attend the annual meeting for the American Public Health Association (APHA). These events bring thousands of professionals and experts and folks who want to connect with them to one place and time period. You can network, learn about the latest issues and […]

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Advocacy is NOT a Four Letter Word, Either

Dr. Felicia E. Mebane — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 21:15:26 +0000

Some scientists and other experts think that advocacy is a “dirty” word. Why focus on persuading policymakers, drawing the public’s attention to “obscure” issues via a talk show or disseminating information via journalists? Let information and knowledge speak for itself….so to speak. Here’s why. We (citizens of the world) need a variety of perspectives engaged […]

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Data Experts “Got the Power…Hey Yeah Heh” (Or, Why You Should Consider a Major in Data)

Dr. Felicia E. Mebane — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 23:26:03 +0000

Ok, some, perhaps even a small part, of the power. I saw a BBC World Service tweet last November saying “Data is the New Oil.” Aside from the fact that the headline is not grammatically correct, it reminded me of a lesson I taught my master’s students in health policy and politics. John Kingdon, PhD, […]

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“A Statistical New World” and Other Creative (Bio) statistics Diddies

Dr. Felicia E. Mebane — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 02:32:42 +0000

FINALLY! More creative videos on statistics. I wonder if they read my prior emails begging for more creativity in this area :). This year, the American Statistical Association hosted a “Promoting the Practice and Profession of Statistics” video competition. And, one of the three winning videos was from graduate students and staff in the UNC […]

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UNC SPHF 2011 in the School!

Dr. Felicia E. Mebane — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:33:54 +0000

For the past week, my staff and I have been completing the final stages of preparation for the arrival of 30 (primarily minority and disadvantaged) undergraduate college students to arrive our campus. We (as in the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health community) invited them to join us for eight weeks to gain a […]

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ResBis to the “I Don’t Really Understand This Research” Rescue!

Dr. Felicia E. Mebane — Mon, 23 May 2011 20:53:07 +0000

What is a ResBi, you ask? Starting today, I am taking a new approach to my posts about research. First, I am calling them Research Bites or ResBis for short. Similar to a sound bite, the idea is to use a relatively short amount of words to describe examples of public health research…relatively short being relative. […]

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Pretty, Pretty, Please…Choose a Healthy, Healthy Meal

Dr. Felicia E. Mebane — Thu, 12 May 2011 02:47:55 +0000

As much as we hate to admit it, what we do affects our health. When we wear a bicycle helmet when riding a bike, exercise regularly or take a break from work to reduce stress, we are making choices that help prevent injury or disease and help keep us healthy. Since making consistently healthy choices […]

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PH + MBA = MHA

Dr. Felicia E. Mebane — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:10:27 +0000

Sometimes, students interested in health care management ask me about the difference between an MHA and an MBA degree. Usually, they are trying to decide between the two or whether it is worthwhile to earn both. There are many differences and similarities between these degrees. Both can provide excellent fundamental business training. Here are a […]

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Research as a Call for Action

Dr. Felicia E. Mebane — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 01:38:51 +0000

Dr. John Kingdon, a political scientist, created a model for how ideas move up policy agendas, a precursor for government laws and regulations. One part of the puzzle is the use of data to define the seriousness of a problem. For example, for anyone who believes that mothers everywhere should have a similar likelihood of surviving […]

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Do You Have a Gift for Gab? Use it to Promote Health!

Dr. Felicia E. Mebane — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 03:19:49 +0000

One way public health experts influence people’s behaviors is to communicate messages about what to do or not to do to be healthy and why. To be effective, these experts rely on theories, research evidence and actual results to develop best practices for improving health. If you enjoy talking to people, working with mass media, […]

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Give Me a P2…P2!…Give Me a…”PH >…Part 2″!

Dr. Felicia E. Mebane — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 02:43:53 +0000

As a reminder, we are back to our reset world where there are no diseases. Sure, on the second day someone will catch a cold. On the other hand, cancer hasn’t had a chance to develop. And, we are thinking about the role of public health. Second (after biostatisticians and epidemiologists get to work describing the new […]

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Public Health is More Than… (PH > …): Part 1

Dr. Felicia E. Mebane — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:35:22 +0000

PH > … An Introduction At a recent meeting of the Health Professions Advisors of North Carolina I was asked for an example of the one thing I would say to a student who is planning to go to medical school about the advantages of a career in public health. At the time, I said […]

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Yes, Docs. Whatever You Say, Docs.

Dr. Felicia E. Mebane — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:21:42 +0000

In a prior post, I noted that I would consult with a biostatistics expert on interesting topics and sources related to statistics and health. Dr. Amy Herring, my source, came through for me!! She recommended following an organization called STATS. They write articles and share insights into the meaning of the numbers behind the news. […]

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Much Ado About HP at RWJF

Dr. Felicia E. Mebane — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 03:07:47 +0000

One of the challenges of deciding about public health as a career is that you have to first learn about some of the key terms. For example, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is one of the largest and best regarded foundations or philanthropic organizations engaged in health policy research, analysis and programs. They are […]

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The Utility of AHA! and Sometimes Duh!

Dr. Felicia E. Mebane — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 03:49:15 +0000

Today I had the pleasure of attending a seminar conducted by my friend and colleague, Dr. Krista Perreira [and hosted by my School’s Student Global Health Committee, yay students!]. I attended to support my friend and because sometimes the most delightful inspiration comes when you least expect it. I was not disappointed :). Krista started […]

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One….One Question!

Dr. Felicia E. Mebane — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 03:32:23 +0000

Thanks to Amanda, I am answering my first Ten & Twos online question! In response to my solicitation for questions about what folks can do as a registered dietician or a public health degree, she asked about careers in bioethics. Ethics in public health research and practice is both a key tenet and, sometimes, a secondary […]

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