Written by: Emily McGraw, MAT, MPH Student, Cornell MPH Program Public health gives us the tools to support healthy people living in healthy communities. In my previous career as an educator, I came to understand the importance of strong systems. Without analyzing the bigger picture, we might not see the…
By Stephanie Morse, Caitlin Baumhart, and the NEVBD Are you interested in exploring state parks, hiking local trails, swimming in Cayuga Lake, or experiencing beautiful waterfalls and gorges? Then Tompkins County, New York is the place for you! These fun and exciting activities keep you closer to nature, but you…
Elsbeth Kane, a student in the Master of Public Health program, has been accepted to the “Emerging Threats to Global Health” workshop at George Mason University in Virginia from June 2-8. This is collaboratively offered by the Department of Environmental Science and Policy at GMU, Johns Hopkins University, EcoHealth Alliance,…
Dr. Robert Gravani, Director of the National Good Agricultural Practices Program in the Department of Food Science, recently spoke to Cornell MPH students about developing Risk and Communication strategies during foodborne outbreaks. Dr. Gravani began his lecture by providing examples of recent foodborne outbreaks and food recalls. He discussed in…
In his lecture, Jason Geslois—an applied epidemiologist at the Northeast Texas Public Health District—talked about his journey as he became a public health practitioner. He introduced Masters of Public Health students at Cornell University to some of the different disciplines within the field of epidemiology. Geslois talked about the importance…
Makenzie Peterson, the Wellness Program Director at Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine, spoke to the Special Topics class on “Addressing Mental Health in Public Health”. Makenzie possess an impressive number of certificates and trainings (Reproductive Loss and Abortion Doula Training, Sexual Misconduct Hearing Board Training, and Opioid Overdose Prevention Educator,…
Makenzie Peterson, the Wellness Program Director for the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University. Kenai, Alaska is where Makenzie was born and raised. She received her Master of Science in Health Promotion and Education with an emphasis in International health. Makenzie presented on Addressing Mental Health in…
February 6, 2019. Human health should be considered through a mind and body (psychosomatic), holistic approach with an effort to prevent illnesses while providing equitable, accessible and quality care for those already touched by a disease. Yet, mental health is often limited or unavailable to some populations. MaKenzie Peterson, Wellness…
Toni Thibeaux, MPH Program Coordinator, started a billboard campaign this month in her hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana acknowledging the achievements of African American men with roots similar to hers. To read the full story please visit: https://www.ktbs.com/news/billboard-campaign-featuring-black-males-begins-today/article_6ef97402-12ce-11e9-81ae-03b2ef730906.html