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Dec
02
0 comments Tags: Addiction, health disparities, Health Literacy, MedlinePlus, mental health, National Library of Medicine, Public Health, resources
In addition to heralding many major holidays, December also serves as HIV/AIDS Awareness Month. This month highlights the ongoing need to combat stigma, raise awareness about available resources, and support those living with HIV. For those seeking further information Medline Plus is an excellent resource. MedlinePlus, is a service of the National Library of Medicine… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, NLM Resources, Public Health
Apr
22
0 comments Tags: Black Maternal Health, health disparities, Health Literacy, Healthcare workforce
Dr. Tanika Eaves and Dr. Jennifer Dealy have combined their passions around Maternal Health and Mental Health, Respectful Maternity Care, and Attachment in some of their recent research interviewing perinatal care providers about their work with families. The researchers noted disparities in maternal health outcomes and that these are experienced at a much higher rate… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Member Spotlight, NLM Resources, Weekly Newsletter
Apr
01
0 comments Tags: Black Maternal Health, health disparities
Tanika Eaves, PhD, LCSW, IMH-E®, is a clinical social worker, Assistant Professor of Social Work Program at the Egan School for Nursing and Health Studies at Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT, and an endorsed Infant Mental Health Specialist. Dr. Eaves has a long history of supporting babies and families over her career, locally and globally,… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Member Spotlight, Weekly Newsletter
Jan
22
0 comments Tags: climate change, Emergency Preparedness (EPP), health disparities
It may seem strange to talk about extreme heat in the middle of winter, but last week NASA released an analysis that confirmed that 2023 was the warmest year on record (El análisis de la NASA confirma que 2023 fue el año más cálido registrado). This post is part of a semi-regular series looking at… Read More »
Posted in: Data
Sep
15
0 comments Tags: climate change, Data, Emergency Preparedness (EPP), health disparities
This post is part of a semi-regular series looking at climate change, data and health. Future posts will cover such topics as extreme heat, vector borne diseases and more. The first post covered the basics of Climate Change, Data and Health. Each post will include information on data sources, how the topic affects health, and… Read More »
Posted in: Blog