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November 12, 2023
SPH This Week.
Latest News, Research, and More
RESEARCH
A new, comprehensive analysis led by Kimberly Sullivan suggests that these cognitive issues were associated with specific exposures to chemical weapons, pesticides, anti-nerve gas pills, and oil well fires during the war. Read more.
EDUCATION
In the first segment of our new “What’s Next for Health" series, Maria Glymour, chair and professor of epidemiology, discusses several emerging directions for the field. Read more.
ALUMNI NEWSMuka Chikuba-McLeod (SPH'98) and Kate Onyejekwe (SPH'03), SPH alums and global health leaders at John Snow, Inc., will each receive the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award at the APHA Annual Meeting in Atlanta on Nov. 12. Learn more. |
PUBLIC HEALTH POSTThe Veterans Crisis Line plays a critical role in supporting veterans and reducing their risk of suicide, with many seeking additional treatment and behavioral health resources after contacting the line, writes PHP fellow Adna Jaganjac. Learn more. |
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“It’s our responsibility to take care of veterans who went to war and came back sick. It’s important to recognize their service, validate their illness, and get them the help that they need. It’s the very least that we can do.”
KIMBERLY SULLIVAN
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, ON SUPPORTING US VETERANS WHO CONTINUE TO SUFFER FROM GULF WAR ILLNESS
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VIEWPOINT
APHAThe 2023 American Public Health Association Meeting & Expo will take place in Atlanta Nov. 12-15. Here is a rundown of SPH's participation in the conference, including oral and poster presentations, an exhibit hall booth, and an Alumni & Friends reception. Learn more. |
PUBLIC HEALTH POST |
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PUBLIC HEALTH CONVERSATION
REPLAY
How do we keep the health of veterans at the forefront of the public health agenda? Revisit this recent Public Health Conversation, moderated by Sarah Lipson, about the mental and physical health consequences of trauma among veterans and how we can better support the well-being of veteran populations. Watch the full video here.
Richard Brookshire, US Army veteran and cofounder of The Black Veterans Project, speaks with PHP fellow Kara Schmidt about his struggle transitioning back to civilian life, as well as how the VA can better support Black veterans. Read more.
In the Media.
Quotes Jonathan Buonocore, assistant professor of environmental health.
Mentions research by Lauren Wise, professor of epidemiology, and alum Jennifer Yland.
Quotes David Jernigan, professor of health law, policy & management.
Quotes Salma Abdalla, assistant professor of global health and epidemiology.
Quotes Wendy Heiger-Bernays, clinical professor of environmental health.
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