Public Health GRAD Association @ UCI

The Doctor Will See You for Exactly Seven Minutes - New York Times

anneventures — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 16:16:22 -0800

The Doctor Will See You for Exactly Seven Minutes - New York Times:

Turning doctors into shopkeepers who regard patients as customers is unacceptable.

The Coverage Gap: Uninsured Poor Adults in States that Do Not Expand Medicaid

anneventures — Tue, 03 Dec 2013 10:27:03 -0800

The Coverage Gap: Uninsured Poor Adults in States that Do Not Expand Medicaid:

The expansion of Medicaid eligibility under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) fills in historical gaps in coverage for adults and is a key piece of the continuum of new coverage options. However, in states that do not expand Medicaid, over five million poor uninsured adults have incomes above Medicaid eligibility levels but below poverty and may fall into a coverage gap of earning too much to qualify for Medicaid but not enough to qualify for Marketplace premium tax credits.

Generic drugs don't necessarily mean low prices | PBS NewsHour | Nov. 2, 2013

anneventures — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 21:41:44 -0800

Generic drugs don't necessarily mean low prices | PBS NewsHour | Nov. 2, 2013:

NewsHour Weekend’s Megan Thompson reports on the surprising disparity in pricing for generic drugs. Generics, generally thought to be cheap, can actually vary widely in price from pharmacy to pharmacy, causing some to skip medications altogether.

Video

anneventures — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 21:11:23 -0800

likelyhealthy: Pop Up Playgrounds in NYC. Taking a cue from...

anneventures — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 11:04:54 -0800

likelyhealthy:

Pop Up Playgrounds in NYC. Taking a cue from pop-up stores, these instant playgrounds encourage residents to take to the streets for public health. Take that, obesity!

Can Personal Technology Stop the Obesity Epidemic?

anneventures — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 11:04:22 -0800

Can Personal Technology Stop the Obesity Epidemic?

Perspectives: The Potential Health Effects of Citizens United

anneventures — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 11:03:11 -0800

Perspectives: The Potential Health Effects of Citizens United

Thanks to all the PHA Grad members who came to Clinic in the...

anneventures — Sun, 10 Nov 2013 16:02:17 -0800

Thanks to all the PHA Grad members who came to Clinic in the Park today!

Officer Applications are OPEN

payumblr — Sun, 03 Nov 2013 16:05:27 -0800

For those that are interested in taking a leadership role in a Public Health community look no further! PHA Grad has opened the applications for board positions. If you are interested in activating students and working with a team of like-minded peers please apply.

Public Health Association at UCI is a unique and well-established student organization that seeks to promote healthy living for students, faculty, staff, and the entire UCI community. Join us as we network with professionals and organizations, plan and implement promotion programs, and transform our Public Health knowledge into practice!

Completed applications can be submit in person or emailed to phagraduci@gmail.com.

Officer Application

AAPCHO seeking a Communications Intern

anneventures — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 08:58:49 -0700

AAPCHO seeking a Communications Intern:

AAPCHO Internship Announcement

For more information about AAPCHO’s open Communications Intern position, see the full job description attached or visit AAPCHO’s Career page at http://www.aapcho.org/about-us/careers.

ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION:
The Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO) is a national network of community health centers serving Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (AA&NHOPI) populations across the U.S. and its territories. AAPCHO advocates for policies and programs that improve the provision of primary health care services that are community-driven, financially affordable, linguistically accessible and culturally appropriate for AA&NHOPI populations.

POSITION/ROLE:
The Communications Intern will be responsible for the development and dissemination of up-to-date information that is relevant to the organization’s members, and individuals interested in AA&NHOPI health issues. This unpaid internship provides a wonderful opportunity for an individual who seeks experience in the development of content for varying communications channels.

Aging baby boomers will drive health-care innovation

anneventures — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 08:41:39 -0700

Aging baby boomers will drive health-care innovation

Measure of America: American Human Development Project

anneventures — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 09:39:40 -0700

Measure of America: American Human Development Project:

The Measure of America is the first-ever human development report for a wealthy, developed nation. It introduces the American Human Development Index, which provides a single measure of well-being for all Americans, disaggregated by state and congressional district, as well as by gender, race, and ethnicity.

EGRP seeks Master's level CRTA for Clinical and Translational Epidemiology Branch

anneventures — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 11:41:02 -0700

Position Description:

The successful candidate will help coordinate and manage highly visible projects including Program-level activities for existing trans-NIH research projects and initiatives. The incumbent also will assist with the coordination and development of future funding opportunities for the extramural research community. Duties will include organizing meetings, workshops, and teleconferences; preparing briefing materials, reports, and meeting summaries; performing literature searches, summarizing research findings, and analyzing grant portfolios; and developing or updating content for relevant websites. Additional duties will include attending relevant seminars and conferences. In accomplishing these activities, the successful candidates will meet frequently and work closely with staff in NCI’s Epidemiology and Genomics Research Program.

The Clinical and Translational Epidemiology Branch (CTEB) plans, develops, directs, coordinates, and evaluates a comprehensive program of epidemiologic research in human populations related to etiologic and genomic factors that influence cancer progression, recurrence, survival, and other treatment outcomes, and factors associated with cancer development among individuals with underlying diseases and conditions. View more information about CTEB. The CRTA candidate will work closely with Branch staff to support current Branch initiatives and activities, as well as help develop, coordinate, and administer future efforts in emerging areas of scientific focus for the Branch.

Minimum Qualifications:

·         Master’s level degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacology, or related field.

·         A strong interest in clinical and translational epidemiology, public health, population-based research, and cancer control. Knowledge and interest in genomics, pharmacoepidemiology, risk prediction modeling and cancer survivorship may be helpful.

·         Experience reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing scientific literature.

·         Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal, organizational, writing, and project management skills.

·         The ability to work independently and on teams.

·         Data management skills and/or experience with spreadsheets.

·         Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien.

More details about the application requirements, salary and benefits, and contact information can be found at http://epi.grants.cancer.gov/jobs/crta.html.

Navigating PHA Grad Website 101: For incoming MPH students

anneventures — Sun, 14 Jul 2013 15:57:00 -0700

FAQ:

1. How do I become a Member?

Go to Documents + Forms and download the Membership Form; please submit this by Week 2 of Fall 2013! It is $30 for three quarters (entire year) or $10 per quarter (paying for 3 qtrs up front will get you a t-shirt).

2. How can I become more involved?

Click on Calendar and come out to our events. If you would like to inquire about a leadership position in PHA, please click Board Members and scroll down for more information. If you have an idea, please Submit it to us! Lastly, the PHA Mentorship Program is limited to: MPH/PhD graduates, those who have worked in the field for 2+ years, or those who have special experience; please email us if you would like to get involved.

3. How can I learn about the activities PHA does?

Click on Calendar, scroll down, and click on our Archives.

4. If I miss a meeting, how can I find out what happened?

Email us at phagraduci@gmail.com, talk to Anne/Rohini/Allysha, or see Documents + Forms for any handouts you may have missed.

5. Are you on Facebook?

Yes! General MPH at UC Irvine plus General PHA plus Grad PHA

likelyhealthy: Changing Our Tune On Exercise What would it...

anneventures — Sun, 14 Jul 2013 14:26:24 -0700

likelyhealthy:

Changing Our Tune On Exercise

What would it take to persuade you to exercise?

Dr. Segar is among the experts who believe that people will not commit to exercise if they see its benefits as distant or theoretical.

“It has to be portrayed as a compelling behavior that can benefit us today,” she said. “People who say they exercise for its benefits to quality of life exercise more over the course of a year than those who say they value exercise for its health benefits.”

Her idea for a public service advertisement to promote exercise for working women with families: A woman is shown walking around the block after dinner with her children and says, “This is great. I can fit in fitness, spend quality time with my kids, and at the same time teach them how important exercise is.”

Based on studies of what motivates people to adopt and sustain physical activity, Dr. Segar is urging that experts stop framing moderate exercise as a medical prescription that requires 150 minutes of aerobic effort each week. Instead, public health officials must begin to address “the emotional hooks that make it essential for people to fit it into their hectic lives.”

Reframing our health messaging around exercise is exactly what we need to do right now. And no fat shaming.

schoolmeetlife: Institute of Medicine’s recommendations for...

anneventures — Sun, 14 Jul 2013 14:26:00 -0700

schoolmeetlife:

Institute of Medicine’s recommendations for reducing health care costs and improving care.

likelyhealthy: Workplace Health Promotion.

anneventures — Sun, 14 Jul 2013 14:25:45 -0700

likelyhealthy:

Workplace Health Promotion.

"I don’t want to be told this. I know that message and it does not connect with me… Don’t tell me..."

anneventures — Sun, 14 Jul 2013 14:24:17 -0700

““I don’t want to be told this. I know that message and it does not connect with me… Don’t tell me what to do. Lead my heart. Connect with the emotional and I am yours forever.””

- Todd Putnam, former Coca-Cola executive turned obesity prevention champion, leveling a searing critique of New York City’s sugar-sweetened beverage campaign. (via anneventures)

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anneventures — Sun, 14 Jul 2013 14:23:58 -0700

HIV-Positive Muppet Educates Kids in South Africa

anneventures — Sun, 14 Jul 2013 14:23:51 -0700

goodideapublichealth:

Kami is a 5-year old HIV-positive muppet at Takalani Sesame that educates children in South Africa about HIV and AIDS. The muppet helps to break the silence around the topic, has the power to change attitudes and to decrease stigmatization, and spreads knowledge about HIV and AIDS.