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The history of public health is littered with examples of the tension between scientific advances and discoveries and cultural norms and beliefs rooted in individualism. For example, many of the public health laws that we now take for granted were not always in place and were not always socially acceptable. In fact, many of these …

Lessons Forgotten: Smoking, Seat Belts and Masks Read More »

As in many parts of the United States and the world we begin reopening, it is important to remember to stay safe and continue practicing physical distancing and using a mask or face covering in public. Locally, in Arizona, our numbers have gone way up. We have had a jump in the percentage of positive …

Staying Healthy During Uncertain Times: Keeping Safe As We Reopen Read More »

As you are undoubtedly aware, our nation and our world are engulfed in mostly peaceful protests for an end to systematic institutionalized racism following the tragic death of George Floyd in police custody. This is an unprecedented time for reflection, change, and growth in so many ways. Recognizing racism as a disease, the original pandemic …

Racism as a Disease and a Social Determinant of Health Read More »

Dearest Community Members and All, I hope this blog entry finds you well during these challenging times. As you are undoubtedly aware, humanity as a whole is facing an unprecedented challenge from a microscopic threat known as the coronavirus or COVID-19. As we know from our history, a time of crisis is also a time …

Coronavirus and You: We are all in this together Read More »