Heart Health For All: Breaking Barriers and Bridging Gaps
September 25, 2024
Divya Chanda, an MPH student majoring in Epidemiology at the Dornsife School of Public Health, took over the social media channels for This Is Public Health (TIPH) earlier this month.
TIPH is a student-focused national initiative of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH). Divya, along with Dilawer Siddiqi, an MPH student in Health Management and Policy, were both selected to represent Dornsife as part of .
Divya taught TIPH's audience why heart health matters and how small changes can make a big impact.
"Heart disease can affect anyone, but not everyone has the same chance to fight it," wrote Divya. "While heart disease develops from lifestyle factors, health disparities like access to care and education often get overlooked."
Divya ended the Ambassador Takover with a call to action: "These inequalities leave many communities at greater risk. It’s time we recognize and address to achieve health equity for ALL. Let’s take action together! Because #ThisIsPublicHealth — and it affects us all." 鉂わ笍
Prospective students who are interested in the field of public health should and chat with a Dornsife student ambassador.
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