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Mudia Uzzi Appointed as New Bloomberg Assistant Professor of American Health

Bloomberg American Health Initiative @americanhealth.bsky.social · 14d

Please join us in congratulating Mudia Uzzi on being named the newest Bloomberg Assistant Professor of American Health! Learn more about Mudia: americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/mudia-u...

The Bloomberg American Health Initiative at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has appointed Mudia Uzzi, PhD, MSc, as a Bloomberg Assistant Professor of American Health in the Departm...

Building a Better Future for Young People

Bloomberg American Health Initiative @americanhealth.bsky.social · 14d

Bloomberg Fellow and Summit Speaker Lilly Bocquin is improving the lives of young people in Oklahoma. Learn how: americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/buildin...

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Bloomberg Fellow Lilly Bocquin is bringing comprehensive sexual health education to young people in Oklahoma.

2025 Bloomberg American Health Summit

Bloomberg American Health Initiative @americanhealth.bsky.social · 15d

The #BloombergAmericanHealthSummit25 is JUST ONE WEEK away! What are you most excited about?

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Bloomberg Fellow Application Information Session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Bloomberg American Health Initiative @americanhealth.bsky.social · 16d

Interested in becoming a Bloomberg Fellow? Join our info webinar Sept 26 at 1p ET to learn how to apply, strengthen your org & grow your impact. Register: jh.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Dreaming of making a bigger impact in your community? The Bloomberg Fellows Program offers full scholarships to the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health to complete an MPH or DrPH degree. B...

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Bloomberg American Health Initiative @americanhealth.bsky.social · 19d

Matthew Tejada, Senior Vice President of Environmental Health at @nrdc.org, is working to build a better future for our climate and our health. Learn more about what inspires him, and don't miss him at the #BloombergAmericanHealthSummit25: americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/fightin...

Fighting for the Future: Why Matthew Tejada Isn’t Giving Up

Matthew Tejada, Senior Vice President at the Natural Resources Defense Council, isn't giving up his fight for our environment and our nations health.

Building Systems of Hope in Puerto Rico

Bloomberg American Health Initiative @americanhealth.bsky.social · 20d

#BloombergAmericanHealthSummit25 speaker Maria Coss leads suicide prevention efforts at Puerto Rico’s Dept. of Health. By changing how policymakers and community leaders think and talk about suicide, she is making a difference. Learn more: americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/buildin...

As Program Manager and Behavioral Scientist at the Puerto Rico Department of Health’s Commission on Suicide Prevention, Bloomberg Fellow Maria Coss is building a comprehensive approach to reduce suici...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Bloomberg Fellow Application Information Session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Bloomberg American Health Initiative @americanhealth.bsky.social · 23d

Interested in becoming a Bloomberg Fellow? Join our info webinar Sept 26 at 1p ET to learn how to apply, strengthen your org & grow your impact. Register: jh.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Dreaming of making a bigger impact in your community? The Bloomberg Fellows Program offers full scholarships to the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health to complete an MPH or DrPH degree. B...

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Public Health On Call Podcast @publichealthpod.bsky.social · 23d

In July, a dangerous influx of opioids triggered two mass overdose events in the Penn North neighborhood of Baltimore.

Dr. Letitia Dzirasa and Sara Whaley from the City of Baltimore detail the swift response that resulted in zero fatalities.

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Promo graphic for episode 946 of Public Health On Call podcast, titled Baltimore's Back-to-Back Mass Overdoses

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Bloomberg American Health Initiative @americanhealth.bsky.social · 26d

At the @michiganfitness.bsky.social, #BloombergAmericanHealthSummit25 speaker Jay Cutler uses data to tell stories that advocate for expanded food access, nutrition & physical activity. Learn more about his work: americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/harness...

Harnessing Data to Transform Food Access in Michigan

As an evaluation program manager at the Michigan Fitness Foundation (MFF), Bloomberg Fellow Jay Cutler is working to strengthen food access, nutrition education, and physical activity programs across ...

Building Joy, Justice, and Play for Every Child

Bloomberg American Health Initiative @americanhealth.bsky.social · 26d

For #BloombergAmericanHealthSummit25 speaker Lysa Ratliff, play is a fundamental part of childhood. As CEO of KABOOM!, she builds vibrant, safe playspaces in underinvested communities nationwide. Learn more: americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/buildin...

KABOOM! is a national nonprofit working to end playspace inequity in America. CEO Lysa Ratliff and her team are working to transform how America thinks about play—not as an afterthought, but as a fund...

Bloomberg American Health Initiative @americanhealth.bsky.social · 29d

What a line-up! The #BloombergAmericanHealthSummit25 will bring together hundreds of people on the front lines of public health to discuss this pivotal time for public health in the United States. More: americanhealth.jhu.edu/2025-bloombe...

Opinion | Trump’s India tariffs are a strategic blunder. He should change course.

Bloomberg American Health Initiative @americanhealth.bsky.social · Sep 5

Stefanie Carignan, co-lead of the Judicial Health Notes high impact project, highlights the public health impacts of court decisions in a recent letter to the editor of the @washingtonpost.com. Read more: www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Readers on climate change, foreign policy

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Bloomberg American Health Initiative @americanhealth.bsky.social · Sep 5

ICYMI: Applications for the 2026 Bloomberg Fellowship are NOW OPEN! Learn more: americanhealth.jhu.edu/fellowship

Fellowship

Bloomberg American Health Initiative @americanhealth.bsky.social · Sep 2

🚨 Applications for the 2026 Bloomberg Fellowship are NOW OPEN! 🚨 If you are working to improve the public health of your community in the United States, you may be eligible to earn a fully-funded MPH or DrPH degree from the @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social. americanhealth.jhu.edu/fellowship

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Food insecurity advocacy for pediatric surgeons

Bloomberg American Health Initiative @americanhealth.bsky.social · Aug 28

Bloomberg Fellow Jeffrey Gander and his colleagues argue that it is critical for all providers who care for children, even pediatric surgeons, to educate their patients on healthy food choices and advocate for programs to reduce food insecurity. Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Food insecurity is the limited availability of nutritionally adequate foods. It affects 9 % of households where children live. Food insecurity can lea…

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Bringing Addiction Treatment to Primary Care Settings

Bloomberg American Health Initiative @americanhealth.bsky.social · Aug 27

Nearly 1 in 5 Americans will face substance use disorder in their lifetime, but only a few will have access to care in a treatment program. New research gives primary care physicians the tools they need to integrate addiction treatment into routine care. americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/bringin...

Nearly one in five Americans will face substance use disorder in their lifetime, yet the majority will never receive treatment. Primary care settings can help.

2025 Bloomberg American Health Summit

Bloomberg American Health Initiative @americanhealth.bsky.social · Aug 27

Have you heard? The 2025 Bloomberg American Health Summit will bring together Bloomberg Fellows, researchers, practitioners, and experts from across the country to explore strategies to build a better, healthier future for Americans. Learn more: americanhealth.jhu.edu/2025-bloombe...

Get to Know Justina Thompson

Bloomberg American Health Initiative @americanhealth.bsky.social · Aug 26

Curious what back-to-school looks like for an assistant superintendent? Tune in to our Instagram stories tomorrow where Bloomberg Fellow Bobbie Downs will share more about her journey into public health and what a day in her life looks like!

Bloomberg American Health Initiative @americanhealth.bsky.social · Aug 26

“The Ghanaian principle Sankofa tells us to ‘go back and get it.' For environmental justice, this means carrying painful histories and lessons learned so the same injustices aren’t repeated.” - Bloomberg Fellow Justina Thompson on what drives her.

Read more: americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/get-kno...

For Bloomberg Fellow Justina Thompson, the path to public health began not in a classroom or city office, but in a neighborhood farmers market.

Get to Know Justina Thompson

Bloomberg American Health Initiative @americanhealth.bsky.social · Aug 22

#FellowsFriday: For Bloomberg Fellow Justina Thompson, the path to public health began not in a classroom or city office, but in a neighborhood farmers market. Learn more about how she is creating a healthier, more equitable Philadelphia: americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/get-kno...

For Bloomberg Fellow Justina Thompson, the path to public health began not in a classroom or city office, but in a neighborhood farmers market.

Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Acceptability of a Tenofovir Rectal Microbicide Douche Among Young Men Who Have Sex With Men: The DREAM ATN Study (ATN 163)

Bloomberg American Health Initiative @americanhealth.bsky.social · Aug 18

New research from Bloomberg Fellow Yeng Yang and his colleagues finds that Tenofovir may be a promising on-demand PrEP option for men who have sex with other men. Check out their findings: academic.oup.com/jid/advance-...

This phase 1 trial evaluated the safety, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and acceptability of a tenofovir-based rectal douche in young MSM, supporting

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State Advocacy Resources | Center for Gun Violence Solutions

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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social · Aug 15

Hurricane season is here.

When a hurricane forms, meteorologists can reasonably predict when and where it may hit, giving you time to prepare. Knowing what to expect and how to prepare can help keep you and your loved ones safe.

For more info: publichealth.jhu.edu/2024/hurrica...

Be prepared for a hurricane: Have an Emergency Plan. Identify a safe area in your home. Know your evacuation route. Pack an emergency supplies kit. Plan where to stay if you need to evacuate. Know where to get updates and emergency alerts. Protect Your Home. Secure windows and doors with storm shutters or plywood. Bring in outdoor furniture and secure loose items. Trim trees and clear gutters to minimize damage.

Follow alerts and evacuate when you’re told to. If You Cannot Evacuate: Stay inside. Keep away from all windows, skylights, and glass doors. Listen for storm updates via radio, phone, or TV. Never leave shelter until it is confirmed that the storm has completely passed. The eye of the storm creates a brief, misleading calm while strong winds are still approaching.

When Flooding Occurs: Move to higher ground. Never attempt to swim or walk through floodwaters. Avoid driving into areas covered with water. Avoid using bridges over fast-moving water. If you must walk through a flooded area, wear rubber boots or waders to avoid contact with floodwaters. In addition to the risks posed by their depth, floodwater is dangerous due to what may be in its depth: High levels of fecal contamination, chemicals, or hazardous waste. Snakes, rodents, or other animals. Downed power lines, which can electrically charge the water. Debris and other physical objects.

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Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions @jhucgvs.bsky.social · Aug 15

Calling all advocates 📣 Looking for reliable data, resources, and materials on gun violence in your state?

Find policy and state-specific resources to inform legislation, advocacy, and educational campaigns.

🔗 Explore: publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-g...

The Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions provides model policy guides, research, and other resources for state advocates and legislators.

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Bloomberg American Health Initiative @americanhealth.bsky.social · Aug 15

Bloomberg Fellow Shelina Davis and her team in Louisiana are exploring strategies to improve the lives of pregnant people who struggle with opioid use disorder. Read more about what they think will work: americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/support...

Supporting Pregnant People in Louisiana

Bloomberg Fellow Shelina Cantrelle Davis and her team at the Louisiana Public Health Institute are working to help pregnant people with opioid use disorder through the SUPPORT LA initiative.