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). Director of the Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium (METRC).

Baltimore, MDpublichealth.jhu.eduJoined August 2017

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Dec 21, 2022

We have concerns about Twitter’s recent actions which enable the spread of misinformation and disinformation, so I’ll be posting primarily on LinkedIn going forward. Find me there (linkedin.com/in/ellenjmacke)—and see below for where to find

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Dec 19, 2022

Here's where you can find us: Facebook: facebook.com/johnshopkinssph Instagram: instagram.com/johnshopkinssph YouTube: youtube.com/johnshopkinssph LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/johns-h Mastodon: mastodon.social/@johnshopkinss Post: post.news/johnshopkinssph Good ol' email: publichealth.jhu.edu/headlines/subs

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Dec 16, 2022

As year three of the COVID-19 era draws to a close, we asked some of

's pandemic experts to weigh in on the good, the bad, and the unknown of COVID-19 in 2022, and share their greatest hope—COVID-wise—for 2023.

Covid Year in Review | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

As year three of the COVID-19 era draws to a close, pandemic experts weigh in on the good, the bad, and the unknown of COVID-19 in 2022—and look ahead to 2023.

Dec 16, 2022

With our world ever-shifting over the past few years,

556 - Backstage at Public Health On Call: 2022 Year in Review

has been a constant source of trusted information, telling powerful stories and sharing the voices of public health with the world. You can watch the year-end episode here:

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In the last episode of Season 6, Lindsay Smith Rogers talks with co-hosts Dr. Josh Sharfstein and Stephanie Desmon about 2022: how it started, what happened,...

Johns Hopkins to host conversation with HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra

Dec 15, 2022

@SecBecerra

is a strategic leader who has navigated some of the most daunting public health challenges of our time,"

@JHUNursing

@Sarah_Szanton

said. "We look forward to speaking with him and learning more about his plans for the future."

hub.jhu.edu

Becerra will join Nursing Dean Sarah Szanton on Dec. 15 to discuss nursing leadership, access to health care, health equity, and other topics

Dec 14, 2022

Last week, public health leaders and scholars gathered in Philly for the annual Bloomberg American Health Summit to discuss critical topics to improve our communities. Today’s

@publichealthpod

episode features three panels from the main session. johnshopkinssph.libsyn.com/website/catego

Dec 14, 2022

It was an honor to welcome the First Lady of Niger, Hadidja Bazoum, to

. Her Excellency is a champion of gender equity & reproductive health. This was a wonderful opportunity to learn from one another. Thank you

@aphn_jhsph

and

@barry_adelle

for facilitating!

Dec 9, 2022

For the first time, the

@WHO

released a report of fungal “priority pathogens” that cause invasive disease and are becoming more prevalent and more resistant to treatment.

@HatimSati

talks with

@SDesmon

about why fungi pose such a threat to human health. johnshopkinssph.libsyn.com/553-the-worlds

Dec 9, 2022

“The Insys conspiracy to bribe physicians to prescribe its medications would not be evident without this access to these corporate documents”

Archive Shows How Fentanyl Promotion Helped Drive Opioid Epidemic | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School...

Court documents, including emails, reveal Insys Therapeutics promoted fentanyl-spray cancer painkiller for off-label uses

As we wrap up the Bloomberg

Summit, I'm inspired by our new ideas and stronger vision for the future of public health. The needs of our country are urgent, but I believe deeply in our ability to unleash the #PowerofPublicHealth in communities across our nation.

Thank you - as always - to

@BloombergDotOrg

and

@MikeBloomberg

for your vision and your transformative support.

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Bloomberg Philanthropies

@BloombergDotOrg

The last few years of American public health have been defined by crises: COVID-19, the opioid epidemic, and gun violence. Since 2016, the Bloomberg @AmericanHealth Initiative at @JohnsHopkinsSPH has faced these crises head-on. #AmericanHealthSummit

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ICYMI (or just want to see it again!) — Check out the recorded livestream of yesterday’s panels and discussions. #AmericanHealthSummit americanhealth.jhu.edu/2022-bloomberg

Center for Indigenous Health

Bloomberg Fellow Maria Beyer led this remarkable project that shows the power of photography to help young people share their experiences of community violence. Learn more: infogram.com/1pgpjp5e0dg620 #AmericanHealthSummit

Thank you

! With this incredible support,

@JHUCIH

will fully embrace the power of play, working with Indigenous partners to create transformative spaces that reflect community values and to expand its home-visiting program, Family Spirit.

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Great news! We are one of the five winners of the @LEGOfoundation #BuildAWorldOfPlay Challenge!

Receiving $27.8M to expand #FamilySpirit home-visiting program with 20 new sites in #Indigenous communities in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand bit.ly/3FwBJg8

Dec 5, 2022

NEW TOOL: U.S. kids die from injury at drastically unequal rates, w/Black, American Indian, rural, or lower income kids at highest risk. Bloomberg Fellow

@TheRealDrKendi

is leading our effort to change those odds. #AmericanHealthSummit masspier.americanhealth.jhu.edu

Here’s How to Reverse the Drop in US Life Expectancy

U.S. life expectancy is declining - but this trend is not inevitable & solutions are in our reach. At the Bloomberg #AmericanHealthSummit we are charting the way to a healthier future for all Americans through equity, policy, & evidence. From

@drJoshS

bloomberg.com

Covid vaccinations, gun safety laws and medications to treat opioid addiction can improve public health.

Bloomberg Fellows, who now number 269 and come from 41 states, D.C., and one territory, are a network of scholars, educators & practitioners showing the value of using the tools of public health to help shape a healthier U.S. #AmericanHealthSummit

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Mike Bloomberg

@MikeBloomberg

Amid a crisis in American health, we are not moving fast enough | Opinion

Living in America shouldn't be a pre-existing condition.

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Our country’s COVID-19, overdose death, and gun homicide rates are the highest in the developed world.

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Dec 5, 2022

Thrilled to be at the Bloomberg

Summit in Philadelphia! This is a chance for an extraordinary network of public health leaders to connect, collaborate, & find ways to build a healthier, more equitable nation. Excited for the work ahead.

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Mike Bloomberg

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Nov 22, 2022

Health crises from COVID-19 to gun violence to overdoses are shortening American life spans and harming millions. The 2022 Bloomberg @AmericanHealth Summit will convene leaders including @GovMLG, @CDCDirector, & @DrJoshS to outline a way forward. bit.ly/3gy3k6J

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Dec 2, 2022

Science is still trying to catch up to the world’s most cunning virus.

Why Don't We Have an HIV Vaccine? | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

More than 40 million people have died from HIV since the first cases of AIDS were reported in 1981. There is a need, and the funding exists, so where are the vaccines?

What do new Oregon laws mean for the future of U.S. gun policy?

Dec 3, 2022

A midterm ballot initiative called Measure 114 requires permits to purchase guns and limits magazine capacity, charting a course for other states to put gun control in the hands of voters, says

@JHU_CGVS

@DrCrifasi

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A midterm ballot initiative requires permits to purchase guns and limits magazine capacity, charting a course for other states to put gun control in the hands of voters, says Hopkins expert Cass...

Dec 5, 2022

Unintentional injuries remain the main cause of death in kids, and vast inequities = worse outcomes for BIPOC children.

@The_BMC

’s

@TheRealDrKendi

discusses a project aiming to address systemic issues in pediatric injuries: masspier.americanhealth.jhu.edu johnshopkinssph.libsyn.com/551-the-massac

Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions

@JHU_CGVS

Nov 29, 2022

Save the date: The intersection of white supremacy, political violence, guns and the Second Amendment is both deadly and complex. To discuss solutions, CGVS will convene a virtual symposium on Feb 9. Now accepting proposals: forms.office.com/pages/response

Nov 26, 2022

“It’s not as simple as ‘These bad store owners aren’t giving healthy foods to the community.’ They’re at a disadvantage when it comes to stocking healthier foods even if they want to.”

Corner Stores, Healthy Foods | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

The Baltimore Urban Food Distribution project aims to help corner stores offer fresh produce and other healthy options.

Nov 28, 2022

SANEs play a critical role in survivors’ healing but the field faces unique challenges due to the nation’s nursing crisis and post-Roe policies. On today’s episode,

@savannahpowell

talks to

@voxlindsaysmith

about these specially trained nurses. Listen Now! johnshopkinssph.libsyn.com/548-sexual-ass

Nov 29, 2022

Eliminating disparities in health & health care is vital to our collective wellbeing & a core goal for

. For #GivingTuesday, we ask for your support of students working in health equity & social justice - their work can change the world.

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Nov 29, 2022

Today is #GivingTuesday, and we hope you’ll consider supporting causes that are meaningful to you. This year, we’re asking alumni and friends to support the Health Equity Scholars at @JohnsHopkinsSPH. Together, we can achieve a healthier, more equitable future for all.

Nov 22, 2022

Don’t let respiratory viruses crash your Thanksgiving. Check out these tips for reducing the risks of COVID, flu, and RSV and keeping everyone healthy this holiday weekend.

Pass the stuffing, not the sickness. Tips for reducing risks of respiratory viruses and staying healthy this Thanksgiving.

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Make it a family convo. Being transparent is best. Open the conversation in a way that is judgment-free. Others may be feeling the same way.

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Test twice for COVID-19. To make for safer gatherings, experts recommend testing for COVID-19 twice* using at-home antigen tests to catch asymptomatic cases. If both tests are negative: you're good to go. If the test two days before is positive: test again on Thursday. If your day-of test is positive: stay home. *It's recommended that you wear a mask around others for 10 days following your first positive COVID test.

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Transmission timelines: Not feeling well before the big event? For flu, RSV, and COVID, here's how long you may be contagious. Flu: 5-7 days after the start of symptom. RSV: 3-8 days after the start of symptoms (or longer--up to four weeks--for some infants and the immunocompromised). COVID-19: 1-2 days before symptoms begin, and 2-3 days after symptoms are gone.

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Johns Hopkins University

Nov 23, 2022

This Thanksgiving, I am grateful - as always - for the

community. To our faculty, students, staff, alumni, and supporters: thank you. Together, you are a powerful force for protecting health, saving lives, and building a more equitable world.

As dean of

, Michelle has been an exceptional & inspiring public health leader. It's been an honor to work with her toward our shared goals. Michelle, wishing you success & happiness as you transition back to the faculty & your research!

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Michelle Williams

@HarvardChanDean

Nov 10, 2022

It has been my greatest privilege to serve as dean of Harvard Chan School. After 12 years in academic leadership, I’ve decided to step down on June 30 — but I’ll remain deeply engaged in public health. My note to the community: hsph.harvard.edu/deans-office/2

What’s the size of a football, weighs about 3 pounds, and lives inside your body? The liver!

@the_liver_lady

founder of The Liver Health Initiative talks to

@drJoshS

about the functions of this “miraculous” organ and her efforts in advocacy and education. johnshopkinssph.libsyn.com/546-the-liver-

Nov 22, 2022

Warmest congratulations to Sunil Kumar! As dean, I've had the privilege of working with Sunil closely & benefiting from his sage advice & wise counsel. He is an amazing academic leader who has had a tremendous impact here. He will thrive in his new role.

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Johns Hopkins University

@JohnsHopkins

Congratulations to Hopkins Provost Sunil Kumar, who has been named the new president at @TuftsUniversity. "[Serving Hopkins] has been an honor," said Kumar, "I have benefited tremendously from working with so many outstanding and dedicated colleagues." hub.jhu.edu/2022/11/17/sun

Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions

@JHU_CGVS

How the health harms of mass shootings ripple across communities - Pennsylvania Capital-Star

"People really grossly underestimate the social cost of gun violence in all forms in the United States," cautioned CGVS's

@DanielWWebster1

in an interview with

@PennCapitalStar

. Read the full story:

penncapital-star.com

'It was easy to ‘other’ yourself because you didn’t live in that kind of neighborhood,' one expert said. 'But now we all live in that kind of neighborhood.'

project director and advisor

@ReproHealthMeg

talks to

@sdesmon

about contraceptive use worldwide, and some new options that could help prevent millions of unintended pregnancies, unsafe abortions, and maternal deaths. 🎧 johnshopkinssph.libsyn.com/543-a-global-s

I am horrified by the news from Colorado Springs. My thoughts are with the LGBTQ+ community and all those grieving the tragedy at Club Q. We cannot become numb to violence like this. At

we are committed to advancing common sense solutions.

I was inspired to have met people from around the world who devote their lives to family planning. They share a boundless compassion for others & a commitment to ensuring everyone has control over their own destiny. Grateful for this extraordinary event.

Nov 17, 2022

Had a wonderful time with

alumni at

! Their work in sexual & reproductive health has a transformative effect on individuals, families, & communities. They give the world hope for a brighter future. I am so proud.

ICFP2022

Nov 17, 2022

🎉 We are kicking off the last day of #ICFP2022 with the “120 Under 40: The New Generation of #FamilyPlanning Leaders” session, featuring June Low, Aisha Salihu Waziri and

@WomenDeliver

’s

@joshuavd

! 💻 Watch it here: bit.ly/3UZdbBP

ICFP2022

Nov 17, 2022

When it comes to #SRHR, young people are often stigmatized for leading initiatives that tackle taboo topics. Hear from

’s Vineeta Rana,

’s

’s Aman Chugh &

’s

: bit.ly/3tUNsP3 #ICFP2022

The

is examining gender socialization around the world & showing its impact on wellbeing. This work spans five continents and follows the experiences of over 15,000 young people. I was inspired to hear from its researchers at