We call upon our social work and care work colleagues who are interested in the future of care work. How will social work respond, broadly, to climate injustices and political instability? What new perspectives could be incorporated into care work to improve the public's health? Potential Topic Ideas 1.) The…
My journey towards a career in public health and creating this journal go hand in hand. Exposure to Public Health and Medical Humanities WritingI can trace my interest in public health back in my freshman year, where I first learned about the field. Despite this knowledge, I wanted to practice medicine.…
We humbly present the first inaugural release of Intervene Upstream. Throughout this week, we hope to showcase a variety of articles and creative work from our talented and passionate peers.
Intervene Upstream’s 1st issue launches August 2019. Therefore, we are seeking submissions. Join us in cultivating professionalism, critical thinking, and leadership among graduate students. Please download our press release and flyer! [pdf id=1536]
Three Evidence-Based Reasons to support Intervene Upstream 1. We cultivate professionalism through reflective writing: Active, written reflection facilitates technical and problem-solving skills, and cultivates professionalism among MPH students. ((Merzel, C., & Goodman, A. (2016). Becoming a Professional. Pedagogy in Health Promotion, 2(3), 154–160. https://doi.org/10.1177/2373379916656639)) Rogers ((Rogers R., R. (2001). Reflection…
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With a focus on public health, why did we end up choosing the name Intervene Upstream? After learning more about us and how to get involved, you may be wondering about our name. Public Health education often requires analogies to explain foundational concepts. We take our name from the famous…
