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Lifelong learning: A look into career advancement opportunities in healthcare and public health
By Vincent Dolgikh, MPH candidate at the University of Michigan School of Public Health Healthcare and public health professionals will agree that pursuing a career in these fields goes hand in hand with lifelong learning. While many people pursue graduate and...
Day in the Life of a Public Health Volunteer Coordinator
By Alisa Gefter, MPH, Volunteer Coordinator What is your job? I work at Washtenaw County Health Department as a Volunteer Coordinator for the Emergency Preparedness Department. I oversee coordination and communication with volunteers. I am working on making a...
A Day in the Life of an Immunizations Senior Manager
By Magale Avitia, MPH, CHES, Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics What is your job? I provide vaccine education to pediatric healthcare providers and Illinois community members. Sometimes the education can look like a webinar, putting together...
Scientific Communication for Public Health Emergencies: A Thought Experiment
By Vincent Dolgikh, MPH candidate at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, Public Health Prepared Today's sheer quantity of epidemiological data can be overwhelming for the public to discern. It is more important than ever that scientists and the...
A Day in the Life of An Emergency Preparedness Professional
By Cindra M. James, MPA, Former Washtenaw County Health Department Emergency Preparedness Administrator What is your job? I’m an Emergency Preparedness Professional. I retired from Washtenaw County Health Department in 2022, and I’ve stayed connected to this...