Public health is the science of protecting, promoting, and improving the health of our communities. It plays an ever-important role in our country and the world, ensuring that people across borders are kept safe. Working in a public health role … Continue reading What is the Role of Public Health and Public Health Professionals?
Looking for a versatile degree program with many exciting career prospects after graduation? You might consider a degree in Public Health. Thanks to the emphasis on experiential learning through internships, community initiatives, and research opportunities, graduates of undergraduate Public Health … Continue reading A Guide to Undergraduate Public Health Programs
Public health is an exciting field that seeps into sectors as diverse as medical, non-profit, education, government, privately funded research, and global affairs. If you have obtained your bachelor’s degree in Public Health or a similar discipline, maybe you are … Continue reading How to Advance Your Career in Public Health
Pursuing a career in public health can be a transforming journey that impacts not only your career but also the health and well-being of entire communities. Far from a simple academic path, serving in the public health sector demonstrates determination, … Continue reading Is Public Health a Good Career Choice?
Public health is more necessary than ever. With about 1.8 billion job openings projected each year in health-related occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), it’s no surprise that many students are now pursuing degrees in Public … Continue reading What Does a Registered Sanitarian Do?
If you are looking for a career making a positive impact and ensuring longer, happier, and healthier lives, you’ve likely considered pursuing a health-related field. Public health and healthcare are two great career options where you can help people in … Continue reading Public Health vs. Healthcare: What’s the Difference?
Biostatistics is the application of statistics to the study of biology. Biostatistics is also sometimes referred to as biometry. Biostatistics is vital to so many aspects of medical sciences, including genetics, pharmaceuticals, neuroscience, environmental health, genomics, and more. Here, we’re … Continue reading What is Biostatistics in Regard to Public Health?
The American Public Health Association (APHA) stated that “Public health promotes and protects the health of all people and their communities [and that] … the science-based field strives to give everyone a safe place to live, learn, work, and play.” … Continue reading 5 Well-Paying Public Health Careers You May Not Know About
While public health professionals and nurses have always been critical assets to society, the COVID-19 pandemic revealed how essential these individuals are in protecting the health and safety of our local and global communities. At the same time, the pandemic … Continue reading What is a Nurse Epidemiologist and How to Become One
It is extraordinary to be living at this time in history when “public health” is in the lexicon of everyday language. Barbers were considered to be fair surgeons and dentists and acted as the first physicians until the advent of hospitals. Flush toilets … Continue reading 4 Examples of Public Health Policies (that YOU Can Influence)
Are you interested in improving the health of people in need? Do you want to make a difference in your local and global community? Can you envision yourself working in healthcare? If you answered yes to those three questions, chances … Continue reading Health Science vs. Public Health: Which Career Field is Right for You?
Healthcare leaders oversee the care of thousands of lives every day. Being in a leadership role is a demanding position that requires emotional strength and intelligence, but with the right educational foundation the best leaders are able to navigate the … Continue reading Crucial Facts & Concentrations for Your Healthcare Leadership Career
A master’s degree in public health offers a unique and differentiated skillset for nurses looking to advance their careers. Likewise, the experience that comes with working as a registered nurse can provide a fantastic background for a career in public … Continue reading What Can You Do as an RN with an MPH Degree?
The public health and nursing fields have a lot in common. Both utilize education and awareness to promote better health, and both are focused on helping others in need. While registered nurses (RNs) help individual patients through direct, essential care, … Continue reading How to Transition from an RN to MPH Program
If you are interested in helping people and dealing with “big picture” issues, you are likely a great candidate for a career in public health. But, getting started and knowing how to work in public health can be daunting. So, … Continue reading How to Work in Public Health (from Launching a Career to Finding Success in the Field)
By Dr. Lisa Fanelli, Program Director of Health Science and Public Health, Associate Professor of Public Health The impact that the pandemic had on our daily lives is immeasurable. Aside from the protocols and policies that were influenced by COVID … Continue reading Goodwin University Receives the HRSA Grant to Foster a New Generation of Public Health Professionals
Public health is the study of protecting and improving the health and well-being of people, as well as the communities in which they live. Many people are drawn to public health careers because they desire to help others at a … Continue reading The Ultimate Public Health Careers List
On September 22, 2022, Goodwin University was awarded a $1,500,000 grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). In addition to helping provide equitable health care to people who are geographically isolated … Continue reading $1.5 M HRSA Grant Supports Goodwin Public Health Program
