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Healthy Intersections Podcast: September 2023

By | February 17, 2024
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Screenshot of the podcast video for Sept 2023

Happy fall! This month’s Healthy Intersections Podcast focuses on food and climate — a timely topic during the fall harvest months. Food insecurity and food quality are known as important social determinants of health. For example, the percent of residents receiving food assistance (eg, SNAP) is associated with neighborhood life expectancy. On the other hand,… Read More »

Pandemic PPE Waste: An Environmental Health Educational Opportunity

By | September 2, 2020
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PPE pandemic waste is a problem.

In our battle against COVID-19, one of our unique challenges is the use of face-coverings. Despite evidence that supports wearing face coverings, this has become a polarizing issue in a highly politically-divided climate. After shifting mask guidance in the early days of the pandemic, the WHO and the CDC issued formal guidelines on wearing face… Read More »