Tracking Health Disparities with Big Data
By Makda Zewde, NPHR Editor We are constantly generating data. Through population surveys, electronic health records, medical imaging, lab tests and diagnoses, we contribute [...]
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Rolling Slowly Towards Social Change
By Jacqueline Patterson, NPHR Blog editor As with other cities across the country, Chicago has strived in the past few years to become more [...]
Big Data and Health: A Primer
By Makda Zewde, NPHR Editor You’ve probably noticed some hype surrounding the term “big data” in recent years. The concept is relatively new in human history; an [...]
Public Health in the News – April 27, 2014
Global The Gates Foundation will be refocusing its global health efforts on funding strategies to find new drugs and vaccines. Saudi Arabia has confirmed more cases of Middle [...]
Public Health in the News – March 9, 2014
International Yesterday was International Women’s Day! See some highlights below: Stunning pictures from around the world show rallies and events held to further [...]
Public Health in the News
Global With the winter Olympics around the corner, a Huffington Post article considers the public health risks associated with such large gatherings. Bill Gates and Lawrence [...]
The Long Walk to Health Literacy
Maureen McNulty (PhD Student) This post is motivated by a talk taking place tomorrow on campus about health literacy! See details below. Everyone knows that it’s important [...]
Stay Healthy This Winter with a Few Simple Tips
Mo McNulty, PhD Student, Northwestern It’s not always easy to stay healthy when winter arrives – dropping temperatures and increasing cold and flu viruses can make it [...]
