Healthy Democracy Healthy People is a nonpartisan initiative of major public health and civic engagement groups, aiming to strengthen our collective capacity to advance health and racial equity by ensuring
Leadership Domain: Partnerships, Collaboration, and Communicatication
Gun Violence is a Public Health Issue: Policy Solutions Can Save Lives
Gun violence is a threat to public health. As of November 1, 2023, according to the Gun Violence Archive, there have been 586 mass shootings in the United States just
Homelessness, Housing and Community Solutions
This webinar will describe the intersection between homelessness and housing and public health and health outcomes. It will discuss how housing is a social determinant of health and identify local
Human Health Effects of Climate Change
Following a short overview of the causes and mechanisms of climate change, the course reviews current and expected human health impacts, with particular emphasis on impacts in Vermont and the
Idea to Legislation: A Step-by-Step Roadmap to Enacting Practical Health Policy
Follow the journey of LymeTV’s Tick JEDITM youth tick education program – from public health educational concept to successful legislative advocacy effort. The narrative serves as a model for scaling
Improving Public Health Through Industry Partnerships
IDEA Hub is a new initiative at BUSPH to accelerate population health improvements through non-traditional methods, including industry partnerships. It aims to create mutually beneficial opportunities that enhance the science
Incarceration: A Public Health Crisis
This presentation will provide an overview of how Maine’s current incarceration system reflects critical economic determinants of health and how incarceration affects Maine’s economy, community health and safety. It will
Health and Social Equity in Indigenous Communities in Maine
The region called Maine is the ancestral territory of indigenous communities. The COVID 19 pandemic has been triggering for tribal nations. Disease was one of the first weapons used against
Insecure Housing, Homelessness, and Health
This course offers a deep dive into the complex relationships between stigma, identities, and infectious diseases, exploring how language, and societal attitudes have shifted through time. You’ll learn to recognize
Creating Your Marketing Pitch
Creating Your Marketing Pitch is one-hour webinar for public health managers and leaders. An ‘express’ version of the Creating Your Marketing Pitch half day workshop, this webinar draws from recent