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ASPPH strengthens the nation’s public health schools and programs and improves global health by: Fostering quality education and practice-based training for the next generation of public health workers Promoting public health as a career option Monitoring trends relevant to public health education Facilitating collaborations across schools and programs Developing partnerships across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors Advancing public health education that meets 21st-century demands is ASPPH’s core mission. To ensure public health workers have the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes, ASPPH: Develops competencies and learning outcomes across the educational continuum Sponsors fellowships and internships that offer “real-world” practice experiences Promotes the Certified in Public Health (CPH) credential Leads Framing the Future, an interdisciplinary task force that is reconsidering public health education As an advocate for the interests of academic public health, ASPPH: Safeguards and expands the $1.5 billion-plus pool of federal grants and contracts to public health schools and programs for education, research, and practice Reviews existing and proposed federal laws and regulations and advances policy positions Strategic partnerships power the ASPPH agenda, with collaborations across public health disciplines and the wider community of health professionals. ASPPH is the successor to the Association of Schools of Public Health, established in 1953. In 2013, membership was expanded to include CEPH-accredited programs of public health.
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Public Health Reports has released a special issue of interest to public health policy researchers on policy approaches to HIV, viral hepatitis, STIs, and tuberculosis. Public health policy research provides important evidence base in support of policy action. Read now: https://bit.ly/2DxwPBK
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Wes Moore, Author of "Five Days: The Fiery Reckoning of an American City," and CEO, Robin Hood, joined us during the Virtual ASPPH Leadership Institute and Sections retreat to address the deeply rooted racial injustices within our culture.
“I’m thankful for the fact that in this moment, when every single one of us are being asked to re-evaluate, when every single one of us are being asked to understand our own complicity, when every single one of us are being asked to understand ‘what are you doing differently,’ and if your answer is ‘nothing,’ then you’re missing the point. If your answer is ‘nothing because we were doing it all right before,’ then I ask you to understand where we were before, and challenge that answer."
"Containing and mitigating the effects of COVID-19 becomes all the more challenging in a society riddled with inequities, systemic racism, censorship of science, and neglected public health institutions." Grace Guerrero Ramirez, ASPPH Public Health Philanthropy Fellow,de Beaumont Foundation. Read more about Grace's experience: https://bit.ly/3jTQ1dE
You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all the time. —Angela Davis What a historic time to be ending my fellowship in a public health philanthropy. I’ve experienced grief and uncertainty but have also grown and reflected on what it means to...
As we combat the pandemic, public health is at the forefront of our minds and a top priority for individuals, communities, and governments around the globe. Learn about the incredible work ASPPH Fellows, including Leigh, are doing on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic: ASPPH.org/aspph-fellows-on-the-frontlines-of-covid-19
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The #cycleofchange outlines the steps of developing, implementing, and evaluating your efforts to create change. Use this to advocate for public health issues you are passionate about. Use your voice, change the conversation, vote, and educate. You can make powerful change that will positively impact current and future generations around the world. Swipe (or see below) to discover the steps of the cycle of change and comment below letting us know how you're influencing change! #ASPPHAdvocates #ThisIsPublicHealth #RacismIsAPublicHealthCrisis
Steps:
1. Identify a problem
2. Build your coalition
3. Set goals
4. Gather information
5. Build a campaign
6. Engage your stakeholders and your targets
7. Evaluate the impact of your campaign
Read the statement by ASPPH Board Chair Sandro Galea on the decision to withdraw the United States from membership in the World Health Organization (WHO). https://go.aws/2zVygsz
The protection of the American people from COVID-19 must remain our priority. Read the letter, signed by 77 leaders of ASPPH-member schools and programs of public health, to President Trump urging him and the American people to focus on science-based interventions to prevent further transmission of COVID-19: https://bit.ly/2020-open-letter.
As we dive into the weekend, remember the three W's to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19. Learn more about how to protect yourself and others: https://bit.ly/aspph-cdc-protect
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Now, more than ever, it is important to stand together in solidarity globally as an academic public health community to support the World Health Organization (WHO) as “we call on governments to commit to a new era of openness, information sharing and mutual support, to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, and future threats to the health of the world.” Read the Global Network for Academic Public Health's statement on WHO’s response to COVID-19: https://bit.ly/aspph-gn-who
The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) stands with Dr. Anthony Fauci and encourages him to continue to ‘speak truth to power’ and to trust that the American people can handle scientific truths, and will stand behind informed, reasoned decisions that protect us from Covid-19. Abraham Lincoln said, ‘He has a right to criticize who has a heart to help.’ Under the Lincoln standard, President Trump and the current administration have not earned the right to criticize Dr Fauci, who has dedicated his long career to advancing public health and medical research. Access the press release here: https://bit.ly/38VrhfY
"Without question, the nation needs stronger limits on ozone pollution to protect public health." ASPPH has joined this statement in response to EPA's proposal to maintain the current National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone pollution: https://bit.ly/3ftRq88
See the latest press releases and statements from the American Lung Association.
Voting is public health. As a public health community, we can ensure that the officials we elect represent our shared values. Vote in all local, state, and federal elections to influence the future of public health policy decisions. Hold our representatives accountable for ensuring equal access to health care, police reform, and other vital needs. Visit https://bit.ly/3hXwaJy for a state by state guide to voting in 2020.
ASPPH strongly opposes the various policy and regulatory impediments that Donald Trump and his administration are imposing on current students and applicants, as well as to international scholars on our faculties.
Efforts to drive foreign students from the United States using Covid 19 as political cover is both wrong and – in the long run – detrimental to both the United States and to the health of the world’s population. Read our full statement: https://bit.ly/2BHmNh9
With restaurants, pools, and other public spaces starting to reopen across the country, it is critical to continue implementing preventative measures to protect your health and the health of others. Swipe to see what preventative measures you should be practicing while enjoying the summer. #NSM #ASPPHAdvocates #thisispublichealth
Interested in a graduate degree in public health? Join the upcoming This Is Public Health Virtual Graduate School Fair on Wednesday, July 8! The event is free to attend and you will be able to meet representatives from ASPPH-member schools and programs of public health. Register now: https://bit.ly/3glWZpx
Happy Fourth of July! The foundation of our country is made up of individuals from all corners of the world. Today, we celebrate this diversity and remind everyone to continue to advocate and push for equality for all - no matter your race, gender, or social or economic status. We are proud to be part of a public health community standing up for what is right and just and will take this day to recognize you.
Volunteer to meet the healthcare demands brought on by COVID-19! We are working with nine national health professions educational organizations to enable students to safely supplement the health care workforce during this time of crisis. Learn more about how you can get involved: https://bit.ly/3eTzpzP
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"We are beyond the need for incremental change. The country needs major, fundamental change." Powerful statement by Dr. Thomas A. LaVeist, Dean of Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine at the ASPPH Virtual Sections Retreat. This is our time to speak up, advocate, and initiate change to end institutional and systemic racism. #ASPPHAdvocates #ThisIsPublicHealth #RacismIsAPublicHealthCrisis
As Pride Month comes to a close, it is important that public health professionals continue to work to protect the health status of all LGBTQ+ individuals. Visit the link in our Instagram bio to understand the unequal health risks faced by LGBTQ+ students.
Silence is not an option. We have the power to choose who represents us, our values, and our beliefs in government. By ensuring that elected officials share your public health beliefs, you are individually influencing future policy decisions on vital public health issues. Learn how to safely participate in this year’s elections: https://www.healthyvoting.org/
As we navigate one of the largest pandemics in history, the field of public health is in the spotlight. ASPPH Fellows are stepping up to take on COVID-19 response and gaining valuable experience to move forward and shape their career. We are proud of their hard work! Learn more about Jacob and other fellows: https://www.aspph.org/aspph-fellows-on-the-frontlines-of-covid-19/ #ThisIsPublicHealth
Join us on Monday for an ASPPH Presents Webinar on the vital role healthy habits - such as sleep, physical activity, and nutritious food - play into our well-being and how to maintain these habits during and after the pandemic. https://bit.ly/2zPYAnQ
#Juneteenth. Today we reflect on Black American’s long struggle for freedom and the drastic changes still needed to build a just, diverse, and inclusive society, where equal opportunities exist for all people. Every single one of us has a role to play to convert our rage into meaningful action that creates lasting change. Visit our Instagram to see various posts from organizations celebrating and recognizing Juneteenth.
You are more powerful than you realize. As a public health community we can, individually and collectively, influence lawmakers and shape public opinion. It is up to us to advocate for policy decisions that reflect what is best for the public’s health. Through advocating and organizing as a community, we can hold departments and elected officials accountable to follow through on those decisions.
As public health professionals, we must hold ourselves and each other accountable for systemic racism and the role of racism in public health. Even though public health works to achieve a society in which all people live long, healthy lives (Healthy People 2020), there exist stark inequalities between the health status of Black and Brown Americans and that of White Americans. These differences are due to the underlying racism that persists in the field of public health. We must work as a community to reverse inequalities and provide justice for all.
"As an academic public health community, we recommit to our deeply held tenets of public health: human rights, social justice, and health equity. ASPPH will never be silent on racial injustices. We will use our platform to advance our mission of improved health for everyone, everywhere." Read our full statement: https://bit.ly/3gM1Lxt #RacismIsAPublicHealthCrisis #ASPPHAdvocates
Racism is a public health crisis. ASPPH stands with those fighting to eradicate systemic racism and injustices. We cannot have a healthy world without a just world. As a public health community, we must stand together to end racism. #RacismIsAPublicHealthCrisis #ASPPHAdvocates #ThisIsPublicHealth
Earlier this year, the ASPPH Board of Directors bestowed the ASPPH Special Recognition Award to Senator Richard Durbin of Illinois and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut. They recorded short videos thanking ASPPH for both the recognition and our assistance in advancing our shared agendas. Watch now: Congresswoman DeLauro ➡️ https://bit.ly/3ceFwg0 Senator Durbin ➡️ https://bit.ly/36HMXet
The 2020 ASPPH Virtual Annual Meeting was a huge success! Over the course of nine weeks, we held 26 sessions, hosted over 3,600 public health attendees from 61 countries, and welcomed 75 moderators and presenters! The wealth of information shared was considerable and we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. Watch all full sessions on our YouTube playlist: https://bit.ly/vam-2020
"I believe Public Health is a calling. Our profession is about caring. It’s about giving. It means advocating for social justice, being the voice of the invisible, and not leaving anyone behind." ASPPH President and CEO Dr. Laura Magaña at the UNC Gillings School of Public Health virtual graduation.
Today's the day — we're holding our Virtual Celebration of 2020 Gillings Graduates! Hear from our speakers and see photos and quotes from our grads. Let's flip that virtual tassel, Tar Heels! 🎓 🐏
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The Rockefeller Foundation and Boston University School of Public Health have launched an ambitious initiative, the 3D-Commission, combining the insights of social determinants and the power of data to inform decisions that affect the health of populations. Learn more ➡️ https://3dcommission.health/
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DYK? Your quality of sleep can affect your quality of health. Getting too little #sleep can put you at ↑ risk for #heartdisease, #diabetes, #stroke + more. Here’s how you can change that: https://go.usa.gov/xvQkw #NWHW
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We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Global Network for Academic Public Health! The Global Network will focus on enhancing academic public health worldwide through mutual learning and collaborations between academic public health institutions globally. We cannot wait for the collaboration this group will facilitate! Learn more about the Global Network: ASPPH.org/connect/global-network
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ASPPH President and CEO Dr. Laura Magaña wraps up I ❤️ Public Health Month by sharing why public health inspires her and why she continues to champion improved health for everyone, everywhere. Thank you to everyone who shared why they love public health throughout the month of February! #ThisIsPublicHealth
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