Premieres April 26 at 8 a.m. (TPT2) and 7 p.m. (MNChannel), or stream online.
Our Invisible Guardians: a modern documentary
This new TPT documentary reveals the past, present, and innovative future of public health, an “invisible,” yet critical field.
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Faculty experts in the media bring clarity and scientific knowledge to a range of topics critical to understanding and managing the COVID-19 pandemic.
Research News
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Recommendations to eliminate COVID-19 racial and ethnic disparities in long-term care facilities
by Charlie Plain on June 1, 2020 at 5:00 pm
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Simple cognitive tests could help primary care clinics spot Alzheimer’s cases
by Charlie Plain on May 27, 2020 at 9:43 pm
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Can a common blood pressure medication be used to treat COVID-19 patients?
by Charlie Plain on May 22, 2020 at 3:04 pm
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18.4 million Americans could face disruptions and potential loss of health insurance due to pandemic
by Charlie Plain on May 12, 2020 at 8:35 pm
Advances Magazine
The latest issue of Advances explores replicable Minnesota models that bring health and well-being to people around the world. Such innovations as a medical school curriculum that confronts structural racism and a ride-sharing program to get Ugandan babies to vaccination sites are pushing boundaries as we advance public health.
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SPH in the News
Michael Osterholm: Health officials err on side of caution to contain viral outbreak (The Wall Street Journal)
Janette Dill: Women’s gains in the work force conceal a problem (The New York Times)
Katy Kozhimannil: Medicaid changes could address maternal mortality driven by social determinants (Modern Healthcare)
Hannah Neprash: More physicians entering large, hospital-owned practices (Healio)
Lynn Blewett: The best spot to retire might not be the warmest (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Mark Pereira: Should you eat breakfast? Finally, a straight answer (Men’s Health)
The School of Public Health provides the knowledge health departments, communities, and policymakers need to make the best decisions about population health.
SPH faculty and research are frequently cited in national, international, and local media outlets for their expertise.
Public Health Radio
Toben Nelson: Sunday Liquor Sales and Minnesotans’ Health
Rachel Hardeman: The Role of Race in Health
Wendy Hellerstedt: Tips for Women’s Health
Jonathan Oliver: Protecting Yourself from Lyme Disease
Michael Osterholm: Vaccines Help Prevent the Spread of Disease
DeAnn Lazovich: Avoiding Skin Cancer
