The cost of cancer: 25 percent of survivors face financial hardship, report finds
Associate Professor Stephanie Wheeler discusses the disparities in who tends to face more financial hardship when it comes to health care costs.
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of Global Public Health Professor Rick Luettich talks about a new tool he's developed for forecasting storm surge and coastal flooding. (Photo Credit: NASA/NOAA GOES Project)
of Global Public Health Professor Rick Luettich talks about a new tool he's developed for forecasting storm surge and coastal flooding. (Photo Credit: NASA/NOAA GOES Project)
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Accurate interpretation and use of data is crucial to understanding public health needs and devising comprehensive, evidence-based solutions.
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During Pride Month, Dean Barbara K. Rimer reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. She writes: "History is a good teacher. It’s time to remind ourselves in public health that we stand for equity for all, and that our work is part of a larger effort and campaign for human rights. We’re all in it together."
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