Bloomberg American Health Initiative

Healing, Culture, and Public Health

Bloomberg Fellow and Summit speaker Brooklynn Barney is working with the @jhucih.bsky.social to advance health, culture, and healing in indigenous communities. Learn how: americanhealth.jhu.edu/news/healing...

Mudia Uzzi Appointed as New Bloomberg Assistant Professor of American Health 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...

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...

Building a Better Future for Young People Bloomberg Fellow Lilly Bocquin is bringing comprehensive sexual health education to young people in Oklahoma.

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

#BloombergAmericanHealthSummit25

2025 Bloomberg American Health Summit

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. 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...

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...

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.

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...

Building Systems of Hope in Puerto Rico 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...

#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...

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. 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...

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...

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

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.

podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/946-baltimor...

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 ...

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...

Building Joy, Justice, and Play for Every Child 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...

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...

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. Readers on climate change, foreign policy

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...

Fellowship

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

Fellowship

🚨 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

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

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...

Bringing Addiction Treatment to Primary Care Settings 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.

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...

2025 Bloomberg American Health Summit

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...

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!

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

“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...

#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...

Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Acceptability of a Tenofovir Rectal Microbicide Douche Among Young Men Who Have Sex With Men: The DREAM ATN Study (ATN 163) This phase 1 trial evaluated the safety, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and acceptability of a tenofovir-based rectal douche in young MSM, supporting

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-...

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.

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...

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

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...

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.

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...

Have you heard? The 2025 Bloomberg American Health Summit will be coming to Baltimore from September 29-October 1, 2025! What are you most excited about?

Newsletter

Join the over 6,000 people reading the American Health Dispatch Newsletter! Sign up today to receive weekly updates related to the Initiative and the work of Bloomberg Fellows, faculty, and collaborating organizations: americanhealth.jhu.edu/newsletter

Examining Pathways Among Teen Dating Violence, Substance Use, and Suicidal Ideation Among Black Girls: A Cross-Sectional Study - Ijeoma Opara, Sitara M. Weerakoon, Nimisha Srikanth, Jasmin Brooks Step... Black adolescent girls report disproportionately high rates of teen dating violence (TDV; 11% nationally), which research has found to be associated with substa...

A new study from Tiara Willie and her colleagues finds that experiencing teen dating violence significantly increased the odds of suicidal ideation, which in turn significantly increased the odds of substance use among young Black girls. Read more: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Health and Extreme Weather Events Wildfires, especially those that destroy property or claim human life, capture our attention. They are communicated to the public as “events,” with a beginning and an end. The large ones are memoriali...

In a @jama.com editorial published August 6, @drsoniaangell.bsky.social talks about the need for a robust and comprehensive climate & health surveillance system to understand the ways climate impacts health, especially when extreme weather is more commonplace. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

2025 Bloomberg American Health Summit

We are excited to announce that the 2025 Bloomberg American Health Summit will take place in Baltimore on September 30. This event will bring together Fellows, collaborating organizations, and public health leaders to discuss the path forward in public health. americanhealth.jhu.edu/2025-bloombe...