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"In every generation, somebody does something that saves millions of lives in public health."For #NationalPublicHealthWeek, we talked to members of the Yale School of Public community — students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community partners — about their personal stories and what drives their commitment to public health. From alleviating human suffering to addressing health inequities, these narratives all weave together a theme of service to others and the greater good. Thank you to these individuals and to all of you for your dedication to enhancing health for all.Share your "why public health" at https://lnkd.in/d7dTxffU.Josiane Mumukunde Alix Nathaniel Raymond Susan Nappi Rachel Diaz Giselle Carlotta-McDonald Lorena Mitchell Kamali Clora Ahmad R. Saleh, MD, MPH Jackson Higginbottom, MPH Megan Ranney #NPHW #PublicHealth

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As Yale University President Peter Salovey prepares to return to the faculty at the end of this month, check out this article to learn how a decade of investment and leadership has led to a science renaissance across campus, including at YSPH ⬇️

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“Many people do not realize how deadly extreme heat can be,” said Jennifer Wang, the executive director of our Yale Center on Climate Change and Health.

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📸 : Dean Megan Ranney joined Gregory Jackson Jr., deputy director of the Office of Gun Violence Prevention at The White House and special assistant to the president; Michael Dowling, president and CEO of Northwell Health; and Margot Sanger-Katz, health care correspondent for The New York Times in a discussion on taking aim at gun violence through public health today. The panel discussion is part of The Aspen Institute's Aspen Ideas: Health conference. Read more about YSPH participation at the conference and festival this week: m.yale.edu/cpbv

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So exciting! Read more about the participation of Dean Megan Ranney, Prof. Ijeoma Opara, PhD, LMSW, MPH, and other YSPH folks at this week's Aspen Ideas: Healthconference here ➡ m.yale.edu/cpbv

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Prof. Sten Vermund reminds us that sunscreen is the best protection against skin cancer on WTNH-TV's Health Headlines. Plus, no, drinking water (while important for other reasons), will not prevent sunburn.

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The CT Public Health Fellowship Program offers experiential learning opportunities with public health agencies for students across Connecticut."The best advice I would give is to try all areas of public health early in your career," says Carissa Caserta, a preceptor for the program at the Naugatuck Valley Health DistrictSee what current fellows are learning and how they are contributing to public health services in Connecticut: sph.yale.edu/ctphfpConnecticut Department of Public Health

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"This Juneteenth, we reflect on our continued journey toward equity and liberation for all," wrote Dean Megan Ranney and Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Mayur Desai, MPH ‘94, PhD ‘97, in a note to the Yale School of Public Health community this week."The legacy of slavery continues to significantly impact public health for Blacks in America," they wrote. "Historically rooted systemic biases lead to inequities in access to healthcare, non-medical health resources, and structural drivers of good health. The stress associated with racial discrimination further contributes to adverse health outcomes, highlighting the enduring effects of historical injustices."In honor of Juneteenth, they urge participation in local events sponsored by the International Festival of Arts and Ideas: www.artidea.org/calendarYou can learn more about YSPH's initiatives to address the public health impacts of the legacy of slavery on our website: m.yale.edu/cfkq"This Juneteenth, let us renew our commitment to learning from our past, participating actively in our community, educating with historical awareness, and working towards a future of equality and justice," wrote Ranney and Desai. "We look forward to your involvement in our events and initiatives. "

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