Introducing the Spring 2022 News Team
Introducing the new student writers and assistant editor, and new faculty editor, of the Emory CSHH Exploring Health News Team.
Health Beyond the Blog: Author Q&A Series Returns
The Health Storytelling: Author Q&A series returns March 29 and April 19, 2022.
Weekly Health Digest: New CDC Guidelines, 3D Anatomy Model, Covid Booster Effectiveness, Under-5 Covid Shots, Death Doulas
A summary of important health news from the past week. C.D.C. Proposes New Guidelines for Treating Pain, Including Opioid Use By Jan Hoffman, New York Times The CDC's new guidelines on prescribing opioids for pain treatments replaces its old 2016…
From King Middle School to Emory: Shifa Ali
"One lesson that stood out to me was when my partner and I were teaching the students about the relationship between physical activity and emotional health. Growing up, I never learned that physical activity has an effect on anything else but my physical health. However, in this lesson, we explored the effects that engaging in physical activity can have on our emotional well-being."
From King Middle School to Emory: Anna Fischer
"As a sophomore at Emory, I began to realize the importance of adequately and accurately disseminating health information, along with my personal passion for teaching. Therefore, when I learned about the opportunity of creating and teaching health lessons for King Middle School, I was beyond excited."
From King Middle School to Emory: Drayson Campbell and Taylor Robinson
Editor’s Note: This post is part of a series of blog posts written by Human Health students in the Health 1,2,3,4 program’s Health 497 course — Community Health Education Strategies. To see an overview of the program and this series, please…
From King Middle School to Emory: Paulina Rodriguez Manuele
"It is a relief to know that we do not have to have all the answers when it comes to health. During my King Middle School experience and interaction with the students and staff, it became crystal clear why health education is such an invaluable component to a public school education. In my opinion, the reason why health education is so crucial to public schools is because health is an experience we all share."
An update on antibiotic resistance: Are we returning to a pre-antibiotic era?
Photo by freestocks on Unsplash (rights-free) By: Lexi Rosmarin Penicillin, the first widely used antibiotic, was arguably one of the greatest discoveries in the modern medical world. Its mass production during World War II saved thousands of lives as it…
Bursting the Bubble: The Importance of Promoting Inclusivity in Health
"This past year, I served as a student health coach in the Healthy Emory Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), which was a path offered within HLTH 497 — Community Health Education Strategies. As I practiced for my group coaching sessions, I still found myself operating within my “health bubble.”
Fostering a Culture of Health and Happiness at Emory
"Given the recent pandemic and the tumultuous nature of our times, health is especially important as we struggle to adapt to our changing circumstances and regain a sense of routine in our lives."