We all have the power and permission to, even in small ways, use our voice to improve health outcomes, work for social justice, and to create a happier, healthier world.
Being a public health advocate is about challenging people to think critically and directing them to the right resources so they can find information for themselves.
Over the past few years we’ve seen more and more young people engaging in social and health related conversations on the local, national, and global level. Not only does youth engagement positively impact the community, but it helps young people develop leadership skills and self-esteem.
For most students, summer is a time to take a break from classes and get real-world experience at internships, practicums, and jobs. At PHX, summer is also the perfect time for updating skills, deepening knowledge, and thoughtfully advancing our education programs and courses.
I love teaching young people about the opportunities that exist in biostatistics–because they are often unaware. Students who like solving complicated problems, working in teams and contributing to solutions that improve health are perfect candidates for biostatistics!
Young people are not exposed to public health as a discipline and potential career path until much later in their academic or professional lives— therefore, programs need to reach younger generations earlier in their educational journeys.
Many people are unclear about what public health means and what it does. Introducing the fundamentals to a younger audience can help us create future leaders.
Geographic Information Systems can be a powerful tool for communicating spatially-linked research, but there are a few key things to know before you begin geocoding your data.
Have you ever considered publishing a book? These are some best practices for transforming your idea into a successful book proposal.
This webinar is a discussion on current and future trends in the public health job market and the skill sets needed to be successful in it.
What makes public health writing particularly tricky is that there are so many genres to master and so many different audiences to target. Clarity and brevity are critical and you can never forget about your readers.
Improving your writing skills is one of the most important things you can do as a public health professional.
