Message from the ASPPH President & CEO
ASPPH-member schools and programs include some of the world’s leading experts in infectious disease control, preparedness, and response. As an academic public health community, we turn towards these experts for guidance and clarity in times of uncertainty. View the most up-to-date resources from schools and programs of public health as you seek guidance and information during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In early April 2020, ASPPH produced a snapshot of the range of heroic actions being undertaken by member schools and programs and their faculty, staff, and students to meet the needs of their campuses and communities related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The snapshot also includes links to various additional online resources generated by our members. This snapshot is not intended to be comprehensive.
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DonateDr. Fauci stated during the June 23 @EnergyCommerce hearing on the #COVID19 response that “the virus is not just going to go away” and warned of a dangerous situation coming this winter, with flu season and COVID-19 hitting at the same time. https://energycommerce.house.gov/committee-activity/hearings/full-committee-hearing-on-oversight-of-the-trump-administrations
When it comes to #COVID19, a weather forecast may not be the first thing that comes to mind—but local air conditions could play a major role in the spread & severity of the disease, said Laura Corlin, assistant professor of public health. http://ow.ly/OSor50AfvGl
As #PrideMonth comes to a close, we feel uplifted, especially by the Supreme Court’s landmark decision to bar employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and identity. Everyone has a right to seek out and thrive in safe and secure workplace environments.
"We are beyond the need for incremental change. The country needs major, fundamental change." Powerful statement by Dr. Thomas LaVeist, @TulaneSPHTM, at the ASPPH Sections Retreat. This is our time to speak up, advocate, & initiate change to end institutional & systemic racism.
"The number of hungry people in the 83 countries where it (@WFP) operates could increase to 270 million before the end of 2020 — an 82% increase from before COVID-19 took hold."
Are you considering #GradSchool? Find out what #UGAPublicHealth has to offer!
Chat with us Wed. July 8 during @TIPHtweets' Virtual Fair for Programs and School of Public Health. Register for this free event at https://bit.ly/3ihQlCu.
Summer is here, and with it, elevated risk of #LymeDisease and other tick-borne illnesses. Dr. Timothy Flanigan and other experts explain the symptoms to be aware of and the treatments that are available. @BrownMedicine https://www.health.com/condition/lyme-disease/lyme-disease-symptoms
Heard about contact tracing, but not sure what it is? It’s used by health departments to prevent the spread of #COVID19. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2ZkyWjJ. #SlowtheSpread
Cogent data on wearing face masks to protect ourselves and each other from COVID at https://youtu.be/F13ewUqxZCI (6:26) by an ASPPH leader, Dean Randy Wykoff (ETSU) @ETSUCPH @ASPPHtweets
#COVID19 going #fastandfurious Remember #PhysicalDistancing #Please #WearAMask #Handwashing @uvmCDE @UVMLarnerMed @uvmvermont @PublicHealth @ASPPHtweets https://twitter.com/NYTHealth/status/1277270001704198144
Study finds parent-reported rates of #bullying victimization are similar to that of adolescents across the US and District of Columbia. Read study in #PublicHealthReports to find out more. http://bit.ly/2Np7oE6
As #PrideMonth comes to a close, it is important that #publichealth professionals continue to work to protect the health status of all LGBTQ+ individuals. Understand the unequal health risks faced by LGBTQ+ students: https://www.cdc.gov/features/lgb-student-health/index.html?s_cid=hy-partner-0002 #ThisIsPublicHealth
Deaf or hard of hearing individuals can now use the #COVID19 symptom check card’s icons to help communicate their preferred method of communication, symptoms, severity, and timeframe of symptoms. http://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2020/05/13104_015773_covid19_hearingimpairedcard_version5.pdf
“As of May 30, 2020, among COVID-19 cases, the most common underlying health conditions were cardiovascular disease (32%), diabetes (30%), and chronic lung disease (18%).” — @CDCgov US COVID-19 case surveillance report. Read more: https://bit.ly/2VbrciD #ASPPHadvocates
As part of @RutgersSPH's ongoing efforts to end the COVID-19 epidemic in New Jersey, @DeanPNHalkitis will be joining @GovMurphy to discuss the Community Contact Tracing Corps Program. Tune in at 1 p.m. to watch live. https://twitter.com/GovMurphy/status/1275773372023128064
Racism is a public health crisis. Berkeley Public Health is committed to addressing this issue through research that reveals how racism drives systemic inequities within the health sciences.
https://publichealth.berkeley.edu/research/racism-and-public-health/
We have the power to choose who represents us, our values, and our beliefs in government. Ensure elected officials share your #publichealth beliefs and influence policy decisions on public health issues by safely participating in this year’s elections: https://www.healthyvoting.org/
Data finds black medicare #COVID19 patients are 4x more likely to end up in hospital. "New numbers reinforce what we've seen from the early stages of the pandemic- COVID is taking a disproportionate toll on black Americans, and other communities of color." https://n.pr/2YVwQ9O
Last week’s SCOTUS ruling preventing the Trump admin from ending the DACA program did not end the legal and political vulnerability of DREAMers, reflecting the importance of relentless advocacy for the dignity and health of immigrants. https://bit.ly/2Njky5v v @nicolenarea
