by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Mar 8, 2011 | 0 All, About Public Health, Networking, Professionals
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...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Mar 2, 2011 | 0 All, About Public Health, Professionals
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...
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...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Feb 24, 2011 | 0 All, About Public Health, Professionals
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...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Feb 21, 2011 | 0 All, Examples of Public Health, Professionals
When I taught graduate public health students about health policy and politics, one of the lessons was about what happens AFTER a bill becomes a law. Since laws cannot possibly spell out every nuance of implementation, the government agencies and other organizations...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Feb 11, 2011 | 0 All, Examples of Public Health, Professionals
I enjoy popular culture with the best of them, including current music, movies, books, TV shows, dance, etc. I can chat about this season of Fringe and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo AND debate whether or not genetics trumps culture as a determinant of health...
