How Do mRNA Vaccines Work? Heres What You Should Know Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2026-09-20 | How Do mRNA Vaccines Work? Heres What You Should Know
5-for-5 Connection Challenge #shorts Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2024-05-03 | Kicking off Mental Health Awareness month with U.S. Surgeon General’s 5-for-5 Connection Challenge to build and strengthen relationships and inspire others to incorporate connection in their daily lives!
Who let the dogs... IN?! Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2024-04-01 | Say hello to the new and improved Johns Dachshunds Bloomberg School of Pup-lick Health! 🐾 🎓 Starting today, we're rolling out the red (or should we say, green?) carpet for our furry friends!From dog bowls at the water fountains to new classes for canine scholars, we're tailoring our campus to welcome our four-legged companions with open paws!Who says you can't teach old dogs new tricks? 🐾 🧠https://publichealth.jhu.edufacebook.com/JohnsHopkinsSPHtwitter.com/JohnsHopkinsSPH
The Invisible Shield #shorts Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2024-03-26 | “Public health saved your life today and you didn’t even know it,” says Josh Sharfstein in an episode on the PBS documentary series, The Invisible Shield.The four-part series documents how the field of public health has saved countless lives, protected people from the constant threat of disease, and increased lifespans.The series premieres Tuesday, March 26, at 10 p.m. ET on PBS.org and the PBS App.
The Invisible Shield Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2024-03-26 | “Public health saved your life today and you didn’t even know it,” says Josh Sharfstein in an episode on the PBS documentary series, The Invisible Shield.The four-part series documents how the field of public health has saved countless lives, protected people from the constant threat of disease, and increased lifespans.The series premieres Tuesday, March 26, at 10 p.m. ET on pbs.org and the PBS App.https://publichealth.jhu.edufacebook.com/JohnsHopkinsSPHtwitter.com/johnshopkinssph
We Asked Faculty: Black History in Public Health Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2024-02-26 | We asked, and our faculty answered..In honor of Black History Month, we asked our faculty who is a Black public health icon who influenced them as a researcher or the field overall.Tune in to hear what they had to say and read more:https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2024/recognizing-black-public-health-leaders-through-historywww.publichealth.jhu.eduwww.facebook.com/JohnsHopkinsSPHtwitter.com/johnshopkinssph
Reclaiming Health in Indigenous Communities Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2024-01-11 | https://magazine.jhsph.edu/2023/reclaiming-health-indigenous-communitiesFamily Spirit, an evidence based, culturally centered home visiting program from the Center for Indigenous Health (@JHCIH) is helping Indigenous communities overcome centuries of colonization by reclaiming the health of their children and families.The program, which began in Native American communities in the 1990s, is now being adapted by Indigenous communities in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.Learn more about the Center for Indigenous Health:https://cih.jhu.edu/Read the full issue of the magazine:https://magazine.jhsph.edu/https://publichealth.jhu.edufacebook.com/JohnsHopkinsSPHtwitter.com/johnshopkinssph
Faculty Stories: Tom Inglesby, MD #shorts Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-12-20 | ...
Faculty Stories: Tom Inglesby, MD Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-12-20 | Being a world-renowned public health expert doesn't mean being inapproachable. Faculty at the Johns Hopkins BSPH maintain a strong presence in both their fields and on campus. In our "Faculty Features" series, we talk to Bloomberg School professors about what they do and why they love teaching and mentoring students.In this video we interview Tom Inglesby, MD, who is the Director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security (@centerforhealthsecurity).Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthProtecting Health, Saving Lives—Millions at a TimeSince its founding in 1916, the Bloomberg School has worked to keep millions around the world safe from illness and injury by pioneering new research, deploying knowledge in the field and educating tomorrow’s public health leaders.publichealth.jhu.eduwww.facebook.com/JohnsHopkinsSPHtwitter.com/johnshopkinssph
35 Years of Inspiring Healthy Behaviors Globally—The Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-11-06 | The Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs was established to develop and research creative ways to boost the use of modern family planning around the world. Today, as the center marks its 35th birthday, Dr. Joshua Sharfstein speaks to CCP’s new executive director Debora Freitas Lopez about the program’s continued mission to inspire and enable people around the world to make healthy choices about everything from contraception to COVID-19 to climate action.For more episodes of Public Health On Call, visit our YouTube channel @PublicHealthonCall or https://publichealth.jhu.edu/headlines/public-health-on-call-podcast
Experts Answer Popular Google Searches About Flu & Flu Shots Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-10-25 | Two public health experts answer the internet’s most burning questions about the flu and the annual flu vaccine. Schedule your flu shot at vaccines.gov/fluFlu circulates most during the fall and winter months, and the annual flu vaccine is a safe and effective way to prevent severe illness.Learn more about the flu, flu vaccines, and when to get yours: https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2023/experts-answer-faq-about-flu-flu-shots Dr. Josh Sharfstein, MD, develops and promotes public health strategies and regulatory policies that advance health and equity. He is the vice dean for Public Health Practice and Community Engagement and a professor in Health Policy and Management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.Dr. Caitlin Rivers, PhD, MPH, is an epidemiologist specializing in preparedness and response for epidemics, pandemics, and deliberately occurring events, and a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security.Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthProtecting Health, Saving Lives—Millions at a TimeSince its founding in 1916, the Bloomberg School has worked to keep millions around the world safe from illness and injury by pioneering new research, deploying knowledge in the field and educating tomorrow’s public health leaders.publichealth.jhu.eduwww.facebook.com/JohnsHopkinsSPHtwitter.com/johnshopkinssph
Flu vaccines - how do they work? #shorts Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-10-25 | ...
The Institute for Global Tobacco Control Turns 25 Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-09-25 | The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health’s Institute for Global Tobacco Control was founded in 1998, and since then it has become a global leader in the efforts to end the tobacco epidemic. To highlight the Institute’s 25th anniversary, Joanna Cohen, director of IGTC, and founding director Jonathan Samet, talk to Stephanie Desmon about the past, present and future fight against tobacco.For more episodes of Public Health On Call, visit our YouTube channel @PublicHealthonCall or https://publichealth.jhu.edu/headlines/public-health-on-call-podcast
lofi public health radio 📚 - beats to study/relax to Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-09-11 | Welcome back to school! We’ve got a lo-fi remix of our podcast intro for you to study/relax to, and if you’d like to hear more, check out our podcast, Public Health On Call ➡️ https://publichealth.jhu.edu/headlines/public-health-on-call-podcastBy the way, there are 5 BSPH-themed and 5 Baltimore-themed easter eggs in this video—can you find them all?
¿Deberían los niños en los Estados Unidos todavía vacunarse contra el sarampión? #shorts Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-08-25 | ...
Should you vaccinate your kids for Measles? #shorts Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-08-18 | ...
El alcohol está más altamente socializado de lo que piensas. #shorts Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-08-11 | ...
Protecting Mental Health In Ukraine Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-08-09 | The Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA) was designed to deliver quality mental health care in low-resource and conflict-ridden areas. Today, it's being used to treat and support Ukrainians in crisis. Laura Murray, co-founder of CETA and senior scientist at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, told us how the approach is saving lives.Read more about how CETA has been effective in Ukraine: https://magazine.jhsph.edu/2023/peace-mind-protecting-mental-health-ukraine
Alcohol is more highly socialized than you think. #shorts Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-08-04 | ...
Ampliemos los programas escolares para reducir la depresión adolescente. #shorts Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-07-28 | ...
Let’s expand school programs to help reduce adolescent depression. #shorts Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-07-21 | ...
@ThisAbilityClinics Dr. Stephanie Van on Disability Advocacy, Accessibility, and Appreciation Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-07-19 | For Disability Pride Month, Dr. Stephanie Van, a Johns Hopkins rehabilitation physician and founder of YouTube’s @ThisAbilityClinic, talks with Lindsay Smith Rogers about her work as a pain management specialist and disability advocate. They discuss how she helps patients with newly acquired disabilities and what she’s learned about the disability community in the process, as well as what needs to change from the individuals to industries to make the world a little more inclusive. This episode is also available as an audio podcast here or wherever you subscribe. #DisabilityAwarenessLearn more about disability and accessibility with the resources recommended in this episode by Dr. Van:Hashtags to follow on social media: #DisabilityAwareness #Disability #Accessibility #DisabilityVisibilityRead or listen: Demystifying Disability by Emily Ladau (emilyladau.com/book)
¿Quieres saber cómo prevenir que un niño se ahogue? #shorts Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-07-14 | ...
Do you want to know how to prevent a child from drowning? #shorts Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-07-07 | ...
¿Deberías usar protector solar todo el año? #shorts Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-06-30 | ...
Should you wear sunscreen all year? #shorts Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-06-23 | ...
Enfermedad renal: ¿puedes detectarla? #shorts Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-06-16 | ...
El suicidio es un problema grave de salud pública. ¿Cómo podemos solucionarlo? #shorts Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-05-26 | ...
Suicide is a major public health problem. How can we solve it? #shorts Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-05-19 | ...
613 - COVID Update: Variants, Vaccines, and No More “Boosters” Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-05-15 | The pandemic phase of COVID-19 is officially over, but there’s still work to be done. Virologist and podcast regular Dr. Andy Pekosz talks with Stephanie Desmon about transitioning to annual COVID vaccines (no longer referred to as boosters!); “Arcturus,” or variant XBB.1.16; and the importance of investing in the development of antivirals and other treatments.
Kidney Disease - can you spot it? #shorts Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-05-12 | ...
612 - The Xylazine Crisis Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-05-12 | Xylazine is an animal tranquilizer that is showing up in illicit opioid supplies. In addition to contributing to the risk of overdose, xylazine causes horrific, necrotizing wounds when injected, smoked, or snorted. Lindsay Smith Rogers talks to two clinicians on the front lines of the overdose epidemic about their experiences with xylazine and their views on what this latest development means for the future: Rachel McFadden, a Bloomberg Fellow at the School of Public Health and a wound care nurse in the Emergency Department at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, and Dr. Matthew Salzman, also a Fellow and assistant professor of medicine at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey. Xylazine: The New Overdose Crisis | Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine
611 - Public Health in the Field: The Grassroots Revolution in Maternal Health Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-05-12 | Concluding our 3-part series dedicated to addressing the Black maternal health crisis in the United States, co-hosts Dr. Rachel Bervell and Annalies Winny will explore the revolution in maternal health that’s happening outside the policy space – but that also informs it. They’ll investigate how Black moms, community advocates, and a new generation of medical trainees are taking this issue into their own hands—and how everyone can contribute to solutions.Access the resources mentioned in this series, including suggested reading: https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2023/solving-the-black-maternal-health-crisisListen to the first two parts of this series:Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=4qXx0Aio8_0Part 2: youtube.com/watch?v=MnuKMRPKXgo
610 - Public Health in the Field: How Policy Can Help Solve the Black Maternal Health Crisis Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-05-08 | Continuing our 3-part series dedicated to addressing the Black maternal health crisis in the United States, co-hosts Dr. Rachel Bervell and Annalies Winny explore how government policy can help shape the solutions, from closing the “Medicaid gap” to passing the most ambitious federal effort yet on this issue: the Momnibus. Learn more about all the solutions and resources discussed in this series: https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2023/solving-the-black-maternal-health-crisisListen to the rest of this series:Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=4qXx0Aio8_0Part 3: youtube.com/watch?v=7beMIHktwcs
¿Estás seguro de que tus riñones están sanos? #shorts Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-05-05 | ...
609 - The Surge in Anti-Trans Bills and Attacks on LGBTQ+ Health Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-05-05 | In the last year, more anti-trans legislation has been passed in the U.S. than at any other time in history. Dr. Helene Hedian, director of clinical education at the Johns Hopkins Center for Transgender and Gender Expansive Health, talks with Stephanie Desmon about the dehumanizing aspects of these bills and how much they can impact her patients’ daily lives and overall health. They also discuss what’s going right, and how advocacy is helping to bring better and more protective health care coverage and human rights to trans- and gender-diverse people.
608 - What May Happen When the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ends on May 11 Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-05-03 | Jennifer Kates, senior vice president and director of global health and HIV policy at the Kaiser Family Foundation, returns to the podcast to talk with Lindsay Smith Rogers about the looming expiration of the COVID-19 public health emergency and what that means for things like access to tests, treatments, vaccines, and eligibility for Medicaid. They also discuss the differences between this and the national health emergency that Biden ended in April, and why both are significant symbolic gestures at a time when a new variant is emerging.
607: How The FDA Can Help More People Stop Smoking Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-05-01 | In a recent commentary in the New England Journal of Medicine, Johns Hopkins tobacco policy expert Joanna Cohen and colleagues call for the FDA to take steps to bring more smoking cessation therapies to the market. Cohen, director of the Institute for Global Tobacco Control, talks with Dr. Josh Sharfstein about why new therapies are needed and where to find evidence to support their use. Read the full commentary here: nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2301700. If you or someone you know needs help with quitting tobacco products, call 1-800-QUITNOW.
Are you sure your kidneys are healthy? #shorts Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-04-28 | ...
606 - What Happens Next with Mifepristone? Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-04-28 | To understand what happens now that SCOTUS has stayed Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk’s ruling on mifepristone, we first have to understand how the case got to the highest court in the land in the first place. Public health lawyer Joanne Rosen returns to the podcast to talk with Dr. Josh Sharfstein about the unprecedented series of filings and rulings around mifepristone from Amarillo, Texas to Washington D.C., and what could happen next as litigation continues to play out.
605 - World Immunization Week: The Big Catch-Up and Preventing a Large-scale Global Outbreak of... Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-04-26 | World Immunization Week is the last week in April and this year’s theme is The Big Catch Up. Vaccine expert Dr. Bill Moss returns to the podcast to talk with Dr. Josh Sharfstein about how major setbacks in global vaccine coverage over the past few years are seeding the deadly threat of a measles resurgence. They discuss contributing factors and what needs to be done to get out in front of one of the world’s most infectious viruses.
604 - Malaria Advocates Go to D.C.: Meet the Americans Passionate About Ending Malaria For Good Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-04-24 | Malaria infects hundreds of millions of people around the globe each year and kills more than 600,000. But the disease has been eliminated in many of the countries providing significant support in the fight against malaria, like the U.S. For World Malaria Day, Thomas Locke, host of the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute’s podcast, Malaria Minute, talks with some advocates in the U.S. who are passionate about rallying political support around the fight against malaria and raising the bar for the role young people play in global health advocacy.
Hay ayuda disponible para las personas que están pensando en el suicidio. #shorts Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-04-21 | ...
603 - Adjusting for Reality: Rethinking Goals to Address Climate Change Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-04-21 | In the 1980s and 90s, the world came together to successfully address a major environmental problem: a growing hole in the ozone layer. So why hasn’t that success translated to global collaboration to make a dent in climate change? For Earth Day, David Victor, professor at UC San Diego, talks with Stephanie Desmon about the unique problem of climate change, and some optimistic and realistic signs of progress.
602 - How The Use—and Overuse—of Antibiotics is Making Us Sicker Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-04-19 | Antibiotics are marvels of modern medicine but overuse has created deadly strains of bacteria that can’t be treated. Where and how could prescriptions be curtailed to have the biggest effects? Dr. David Wallinga, a senior health official at the National Resources Defense Council, talks with Dr. Josh Sharfstein about the murky picture of unnecessary antibiotic use in animals in the US and the “dismal” near future where many more may die before efforts are made to get overuse under control.
601 - How Health Care Algorithms and AI Can Help and Harm Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-04-17 | Algorithms—formulas that do everything from suggesting Netflix shows to streamlining Google results—are increasingly used in health care settings. But could these tools be introducing bias? Kadija Ferryman, a cultural anthropologist and faculty at the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute for Bioethics, talks with Dr. Josh Sharfstein about what algorithms are and the double-edged sword of their use in medicine.
Help is available for people thinking about suicide. #shorts Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-04-14 | ...
Public Health in the Field: What is the Black Maternal Health Crisis and How Can It Be Solved? Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-04-14 | Dire statistics about birth outcomes for Black people in the U.S. have become front-page news in recent years. But this problem isn’t new—in fact, it has roots in the very fabric of American society and health care with structural and systemic racism at its core. Kicking off a series from Public Health in the Field, Rachel Bervell and Annalies Winny explore how and why the nation has come to recognize this crisis in Black maternal health, what it means for health care as a whole, and possible solutions that could benefit the entire field of reproductive health at a challenging time.Listen to the rest of this series, which details solutions to the crisis:Part 2: youtube.com/watch?v=MnuKMRPKXgoPart 3: youtube.com/watch?v=7beMIHktwcs Access the resources mentioned in this series:https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2023/solving-the-black-maternal-health-crisis
599 - Book Club—“Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and the Health... Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2023-04-12 | This week is Black Maternal Health Week in the US and to kick off the conversation, Dr. Josh Sharfstein speaks with author and New York Times contributor Linda Villarosa about her new book on racism and health. They discuss how she came to this topic after her years being a health editor at Essence magazine and why the picture is particularly stark for the health of Black women and their infants. They also talk about why she’s optimistic about the health of Black people and how personal stories are helping to create societal change. You can read her article on maternal mortality mentioned in the podcast here.
