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The 3%ers: There is Too Little Investment in Public Health in the U.S.
In addition to promoting prevention and healthy living, the field of public health addresses the root causes of poor health, from income, employment, housing and nutrition, to genetics and access to...
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Career of the Week in Public Health: Pharmacist
In this weekly feature, the editors of SpringBoard highlight one career in the health care professions–including a basic description, educational requirements, core competencies/key skills needed, and...
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SpringBoard Monthly Health News Roundup
Hot Off the Press Do you have the right tools for creating social innovations? How to become a counselor in the Family Law System Part 2 of our discussion on common issues that arise in sex therapy:...
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Teens and Mental Health: Nurses and Health Professionals Play an Important Role
New research reveals that 20-50% of today’s teens have mental health issues or illness impacting their daily lives. Further study notes that of these, 60-90% are not receiving needed treatment! Unmet...
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Career of the Week in Public Health: Medical Officer/Drug Evaluation and Safety
In this weekly feature, the editors of SpringBoard highlight one career in the health care professions–including a basic description, educational requirements, core competencies/key skills needed, and...
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SpringBoard Monthly Health News Roundup
Hot Off the Press Why we need to prioritize nurses’ mental health, and how to do it. How we rediscover precious memories and feelings through the clothing of those we love. Nurses play an important...
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Career of the Week in Public Health: Biostatistician
In this weekly feature, the editors of SpringBoard highlight one career in the health care professions–including a basic description, educational requirements, core competencies/key skills needed, and...
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How Can Providers Prevent Skin Cancer?
After I started working in a dermatology clinic, I recognized that I had made errors diagnosing and treating dermatological problems while practicing in primary care. Once in the specialty of...
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The Book Reviews Are In…
In this monthly feature, we collect a few excerpts from reviews of our books. Here is a sampling of our August book reviews: Managing Suicide Risk in Primary Care by Craig J. Bryan, PsyD and M. David...
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To Prevent Skin Cancer, Reach Teens Where They Are
I practice primary care in both university campus clinics and high schools therefore; the majority of my patients are teenagers and young adults. I am aware and concerned by the facts that indicate the...
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