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Implementation Epidemiology Part III: In the Field

Implementation Epidemiology Part III: In the Field

The third and final installment of my implementation epidemiology series. I take you into a look at several examples of how I’ve applied these concepts in my work.

Public HealthKristen MarieAugust 2, 2021Public Health, epidemiology, implementation science Comment

Implementation Epidemiology Part II: Built on Equity

Implementation Epidemiology Part II: Built on Equity

In Part II of my implementation epidemiology series, I take you through how I apply epidemiological principles based on a foundation of equity across several theories and frameworks.

Public HealthKristen MarieJuly 26, 2021Public Health, epidemiology, health equity Comment

Implementation Epidemiology Part I: Building a Framework

Implementation Epidemiology Part I: Building a Framework

I call myself an implementation epidemiologist and a health equity innovator/champion. What does that even mean?

Public HealthKristen MarieJuly 12, 2021Public Health, epidemiology, implementation science Comments

Public Health Q&A: Meeting in Large Gatherings

Public Health Q&A: Meeting in Large Gatherings

On this week’s installment of Public Health Q&A, we talk about meeting up and give you a brief overview of disparities in infant mortality.

Public HealthKristen MarieOctober 2, 2020Public Health, Population Medicine, COVID-19Comment

Public Health Q&A: Antibodies, Reinfection, and the COVID-19 Vaccine

Public Health Q&A: Antibodies, Reinfection, and the COVID-19 Vaccine

Several questions were asked from a concerned individual who has recovered from COVID-19. We do our best to answer those questions with factual science and as succinctly as possible.

Public HealthKristen MarieSeptember 25, 2020Public Health, ImmunologyComment

Public Health Q&A: What else is going on in the world?

Public Health Q&A: What else is going on in the world?

What else is going on? + Mask-wearing

Public HealthKristen MarieSeptember 18, 2020Public HealthComment

Public Health Q&A: All About COVID-19

Public Health Q&A: All About COVID-19

You asked public health questions on Twitter and Instagram - we answered!

Public HealthKristen MarieAugust 21, 2020Public Health, COVID-19Comment

Public Health Office Hours Recap

Public Health Office Hours Recap

Recap of pubic health office hours this month!

Public HealthKristen MarieMay 25, 2020Public Health, COVID-19, PandemicComment

Equity

Equity

Equity vs. Equality

Public HealthKristen MarieJanuary 5, 2020Public Health, Equity, EqualityComment

Breast Cancer Disparities in Black Women

Breast Cancer Disparities in Black Women

Black women are on an inequitable playing field.

Public HealthKristen MarieOctober 8, 2019Public Health, Population Medicine, Breast Health, Breast Cancer Disparities

What is Lactose Intolerance and Why are so many Black People Suffering from it?

What is Lactose Intolerance and Why are so many Black People Suffering from it?

Learn more about lactose intolerance and why minorities suffer from it most. There is also a helpful infographic inside.

Public HealthKristen MarieJanuary 8, 2018Population Medicine, Public Health, Lactose Intolerance Comment

Public Health TED Talk Feature: How Racism Makes Us Sick by David R. Williams

Public Health TED Talk Feature: How Racism Makes Us Sick by David R. Williams

How Racism Makes Us Sick by Public Health Sociologist David R. Williams

Public HealthKristen MarieMay 12, 2017Public Health, Population MedicineComment

From APHA - Opposing the Repeal of the ACA

From APHA - Opposing the Repeal of the ACA

Talking points from APHA on opposing the repeal of the ACA.

Public HealthKristen MarieJanuary 16, 2017Public Health, Population Medicine, Empowerment, Advocacy, ACAComment

Football, Concussions, and Helmets.

Football, Concussions, and Helmets.

If helmets don't help prevent concussions, what does?

Public HealthKristen MarieSeptember 12, 2016Public Health, Population Medicine, Health Literacy, Empowerment, TED Talks, Science Comments

Precision Public Health

Precision Public Health

Watch this fascinating talk on precision public health by Dr. Sue Desmond-Hellmann. She discusses taking the same approaches from precision medicine and applying them to public health to better solve population health problems.

Public HealthKristen MarieJune 24, 2016Population Medicine, Public Health, TED TalksComment

Wash Your Hands!

Wash Your Hands!

You are too old not to be washing your hands!

Public HealthKristen MarieJune 24, 2016Public Health, Population Medicine, HandwashingComment

Making Period Talk Less Awkward & More Informative

Making Period Talk Less Awkward & More Informative

Aditi Gupta- removing the shameful stigma of periods.

Public HealthKristen MarieMay 27, 2016Empowerment, Science, Public HealthComment

Public Health TED Talk: New Weapon Against Cancer

Public Health TED Talk: New Weapon Against Cancer

Attacking aggressive, drug resistant cancers with nanotechnology.

Public HealthKristen MarieMay 27, 2016Public Health, Science, TED TalksComment

My Doctor Speaks Gibberish!

My Doctor Speaks Gibberish!

Learn your doctor's language! Be Empowered!

Public HealthKristen MarieApril 18, 2016Public Health, Population Medicine, Health LiteracyComment