Author Archives: Devin Quinn, Sierra Stites, and Joshua Freeman

About Devin Quinn, Sierra Stites, and Joshua Freeman

Sierra Stites, MPH, is a research associate at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Her research focuses on community-driven solutions to health inequities caused by mass incarceration.

Becoming Adept at Policy in Health Advocacy

The pursuit of health equity requires public health and medical professionals to become adept at policy in their health advocacy work. The American Public Health Association (APHA), in fact, defines policy work as one of its 10 essential public health services. APHA says professionals should be capable of “creating, championing and implementing policies, plans and laws”.… Read More »