by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Mar 18, 2011 | 0 All, Examples of Public Health
While preparing for today’s post, I found a great source for biostatistics research papers: Collection of Biostatistics Research Archive. As a browser of book titles on library shelves from way back (yes, when paper books were still queen), when I skimmed some...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Mar 17, 2011 | 0 All, Examples of Public Health
Are you looking for accurate nutrition information or how to eat well? Who isn’t right? The American Dietetic Association (ADA) has a great website with info and advice for the general public, health professionals, etc. The ADA also has great resources for...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Mar 15, 2011 | 0 All, Examples of Public Health
In some political science circles, states are known as laboratories for policy change. After the federal government passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care Education and Reconciliation Act (an amendment of the previous act), states...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Mar 14, 2011 | 0 All, Examples of Public Health
When news reports/articles share health tips, advice or recommended actions items, they have a health promotion/education component. The challenge is to find reliable sources with good advice. Here is an example focusing on eye health promotion/disease...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Mar 11, 2011 | 0 All, Examples of Public Health
In the midst of news about natural disasters, like recent earthquakes and tsunamis affecting Japan and other parts of the world, I am thankful for people who are paid to or volunteer to help. Fire fighters, police officers, doctors, hospital administrators, field...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Mar 7, 2011 | 0 All, Examples of Public Health
Today’s news story (on the KCCI website) reports on a group “seeking to end federal funding of Planned Parenthood” at a tour stop in Des Moine, IA. As someone trained in health policy and political analysis, when I read about these types of debates I...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Mar 3, 2011 | 0 All, About Public Health, Examples of Public Health
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...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Mar 1, 2011 | 0 All, Examples of Public Health
Some of the largest and most “corporate” businesses are also great places to work and practice public health. For example, IBM supports global wellness initiatives that benefit their employees, their financial bottom line and the health education/promotion...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Feb 28, 2011 | 0 All, Examples of Public Health
An opinion piece in today’s Times & Transcript reminds us of the angst and flurry of activities surrounding the “swine flu”or H1N1 epidemic of 2009. As the opening paragraph notes, we were told to: Keep the kids home from school – better...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Feb 27, 2011 | 0 All, Examples of Public Health, Professionals
As promised, I consulted with a biostatistician at my current school for inspiration. While today’s featured organization was not her idea (thanks, anyway, Dr. Herring), she shared some great ideas that I will share with you later. Today’s featured public...
