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Inaugural aphasia awareness fair sheds light on condition affecting millions

Some attendees at Temple's first Aphasia Awareness Fair in October wore t-shirts that said "Aphasia: Get the Word Out." The slogan has a double meaning. At the daylong conference, people with aphasia, caregivers and clinicians discussed the need for better public understanding of aphasia, which sometimes is misdiagnosed and can be misunderstood in social situations. There are at least 2 million people in the U.S. with aphasia, but 84.5 % of people have never heard of it, according to a national survey. Aphasia, most often caused by a stroke, can impair a person’s ability...

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College makes an impact at 2019 APHA Annual Meeting

At the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting, held at the Philadelphia Convention Center on November 2–6, College of Public Health researchers and students took part in more than 40 sessions, sharing findings from their research and community initiatives. On Sunday, Nov. 3, Jessica Boyer, associate director for assessment and accreditation and president of the Pennsylvania Public Health Association, spoke in the opening general session, “Creating the Healthiest Nation—For Science. For Action. For Health.”, alongside Philadelphia Department of Public H...

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At Dean's Seminar, Freudenberg speaks about capitalism's effect on public health

On Friday, Oct. 25, Nicholas Freudenberg, Distinguished Professor of Public Health at the CUNY School of Public Health and director of the CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute and Healthy CUNY, delivered the second Dean's Seminar of the academic year. Established in recognition of the College’s accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health, the series brings internationally renowned scholars and practitioners to campus for discussions on pressing issues facing an ever-expanding field of public health. For more than 30 years, Dr. Freudenberg has worked with communi...

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At Dean's Seminar, Ness promotes innovation and creative thinking

On Friday, Oct. 4, Roberta B. Ness, James W. Rockwell professor of public health at the University of Texas School of Public Health, delivered the first Dean’s Seminar of the academic year. Formed in recognition of the College’s accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health, the series brings internationally renowned scholars and practitioners to campus for discussions on pressing issues facing an ever-expanding field of public health. From 2008 to 2014, Dr. Ness served as dean of the University of Texas School of Public Health. She has published more than 400...

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Trends in public health, radio highlight 'Evening with Maiken Scott'

On April 2, the College of Public Health and Temple University community took part in a discussion between Dean Laura A. Siminoff and Maiken Scott, host of WHYY’s The Pulse, a national health and science radio show that explores the human aspects of health and science. In a back-and-forth interview format, Siminoff and Scott discussed strategies for public health researchers and practitioners to connect with reporters and the general public, the differences between health care in the United States and Scott’s native Germany, and public health trends in the Philadelphia re...

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At Dean’s Seminar, McKay urges importance of community and family partnerships

On March 29, Mary McKay, Neidorff Family and Centene Corporation Dean of the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis, delivered the final Dean’s Seminar of the 2018-2019 academic year. Formed in recognition of the College’s accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health, the series brings internationally renowned scholars and practitioners to campus for discussions on pressing issues facing an ever-expanding field of public health. In her career, McKay directed the McSilver Institute of Poverty Policy and Research at New York University, headed the D...

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Conversations with Maiken Scott, Research Day highlight Public Health Week events

The College of Public Health has announced its lineup of events in celebration of National Public Health Week, April 1-7, including a lunch and learn series on a number of public health topics, the college’s annual Research Day, and a conversation with Maiken Scott, host and reporter for WHYY’s weekly health and science show, The Pulse. In addition, alumni and the College of Public Health community are invited to Voices of Owls in the Community, a panel discussion that explores the many dimensions of public health presented by distinguished alumni who are dedicated to add...

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2018–19 Dean’s Seminar Series includes experts in inclusion, physical activity, and mental health

On Friday, Nov. 2, James Rimmer, director of the Lakeshore Foundation and the University of Alabama-Birmingham Research Collaborative, will kick off the 2018-19 Dean’s Seminar Series. Rimmer will discuss the major health disparities in people with disabilities, explore issues associated with access and inclusion, and explain a new model for promoting community health inclusion across public health sectors. Register for the discussion with James Rimmer. Future speakers include Russell R. Pate, professor at the University of South Carolina's Arnold School of Public Health and...

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