UMD Global Health Initiative @UMDGHI
Promoting education, science, and compassion while developing the next generation of Global Health Leaders! 📍College Park, MD linktree.com/umdghi Joined August 2021-
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Shout out from President Pines!
Hey Terps, for this week's global health news update, swipe to read more about the ongoing crisis in Haiti. #globalhealth #Haiti
In global health news today, learn about the drought that struck southern Africa and is severely impacting their food supply. Swipe to learn more.
In today's global health news, there has been rising scientific concern over the new Bird Flu outbreak. Swipe to learn more!
Happy Monday Terps! Swipe to learn more about the rising Cholera crisis as we reach unprecedented numbers of outbreaks and cases in 2024. #cholera #globalhealth
Interesting vaccine update
Interesting vaccine update
Hey Terps! The GHI hopes you're having a great day. We wanted to share about this great opportunity to learn more about social media and behavioral health! Join this virtual conference hosted by World Bank on Monday, April 1st to learn more! Scan the QR code to register now!
Lessons learned about health messaging. Framing matters
Lessons learned about health messaging. Framing matters
Happy Monday Terps! Let's kick off another great week with a Student Research Spotlight! Meet Jhennifer, a junior Public Health major who went abroad to Brazil with help from the GHI. Swipe to learn more!
We're almost to the weekend, Terps! This week is the United Nations' Annual SDG Action and Awareness Week! Swipe for resources to learn more about the 17 Sustainable Development Goals!
Please give to the Global Public Health fund.
Please give to the Global Public Health fund. https://t.co/1wXPxflNEi
Happy Monday Terps! Let's kick off the week with another amazing student research spotlight! Meet Paige, a junior Kinesiology major who takes global health travels to the next level. Swipe to learn more about Paige's work and how you too can volunteer abroad!
UMD’s Giving Day is just a few days away! Check out this video featuring @dborzeko youtu.be/DHevLHJXaiA?si…
Happy Monday, Terps! Today marks the start of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2024. Swipe to learn more about eating disorders & for resources to learn more! #NEDAW
Hey terps! Be sure to follow us here at @UMDGHI to learn more about global public health/travel opportunities, research spotlights, & so much more! Join the GHI at UMD for global health research, education, & service, tackling global health challenges worldwide! 🌍💡#globalhealth
Check out this new, remote volunteer opportunity! The Borgen Project is a nonprofit dedicated to fighting & raising awareness for world hunger/poverty. Swipe to learn more about how you can get involved!
today.umd.edu/public-health-… Happy Thursday Terps! Check out this article about studies by our very own UMD SPH researchers to learn about flu transmission!
February 13th is the day before Valentines Day, but it's also International Condom Day! Celebrate safe sex practices today & every day. Get FREE condoms at the University Health Center! For questions about proper condom use & safe sex practices, visit plannedparenthood.com! ❤️
Hey terps! Check out another amazing student's research, Maria! She traveled to New Zealand over the Winter to learn about environmental justice. Swipe to learn more about Maria's experience abroad! #environmentaljustice #globalhealth #globalhealthinitiative #publichealth
publichealth.jhu.edu/2024/johns-hop… Check out this news of a new Center for Global Women's Health and Gender Equity from our neighbors at Johns Hopkins!
Dr. Tiffany Kindratt @tbkindratt
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Kerry Green @DrKerryMGreen
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Abderahmen Raouafi @AbderahmenRwefi
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Jane Clark @JaneClark_UMD
876 Followers 1K Following Professor Emerita, Department of Kinesiology, University of Maryland School of Public Health who focuses on human motor development
Ofisi Ya Mbunge Ngoro.. @OfisiMbunge
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Chiti Bwalya @Bwalya3Chiti
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Karen Rachel Heckert @HeckertRac53726
76 Followers 267 Following One of the original Boomers. Helped make the 1960s (although missed Woodstock). Public health, psychology, classical music, rabbits, gardening, birds. Democrat.
Ming Ong @mingyangong
143 Followers 918 Following Global health & health security | @georgetown_ghss
Luna Homsi @luna_homsi
252 Followers 510 Following she/her @UMDAnth, @UNCPublicHealth alum. glad to be here. RT or likes != endorsement, opinions my own
TerrapinSTRONG @terrapin_strong
145 Followers 198 Following At UMD, we strive to create an inclusive community where everyone feels they belong and are empowered to reach their full potential. #TerrapinSTRONG
The DHS Program @DHSprogram
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Kelly Blake @kellyeblake
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Sadisu salisu @SalisuSadisu
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Radii Saïd @radii_said
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Steven Ault @aultstev
584 Followers 2K Following Senior Advisor (retired), Neglected Tropical Diseases, PAHO/WHO. Adjunct Lecturer, Infectious Diseases and Global Health, Univ Maryland Sch Public Health.
Maddie Chaunt, MPH @MaddieChaunt
24 Followers 67 Following @BCHUMD alum ‘22 & ‘23 | @commTHRIVESlab | Global & Women's Health | Health Communication | Music, Ocean & Hockey Enthusiast | MA ➡️ DC | Currently: Job Hunting
ChapelUMD @ChapelUMD
1K Followers 2K Following Interfaith Chapel serving the University of Maryland Campus and Community. Feel free to contact us at (301) 314-9866 or at [email protected] Open: Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM
Dr. Shanéa Thomas (h.. @dr_shanea
114 Followers 145 Following Black Queer Alien Superstar. Assistant Clinical Research Professor. LICSW/EdD. Twerker. #motherasagender *All thoughts, musings, and mistakes belong to me.*
Melissa @xmellykinsx
166 Followers 600 Following Pint-sized human l passionate about public health, running and good eats| Nicoya 🇳🇮 & MD native
Healthy Teen Network @healthyteen
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Lisa Harris @xlisaharris
171 Followers 1K Following Doctorally prepared nurse passionate about public health/Associate Professor/Nurse Leader
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Sydney Perlotto, MPH @SydneyPerlotto
833 Followers 5K Following Amplifying stories and data for better public health practice and policy. Joyous wonders of science. 💕 Vaccines & Abortion 💕 @UMD_IVSP @YaleSPH
Jhoselyn @jjhoselyn_
205 Followers 633 Following Founder of Coaching Salud Holística: Consultant for Health Education Programs in Maryland
Brian Hall @brianhallphd
2K Followers 3K Following Director, Center for Global Health Equity; Professor, Global Public Health @nyushanghai & @nyupublichealth #migranthealth #global #MentalHealth #digitalhealth
Lis Maring @MaringLis
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David Kan @KanamugireDavid
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Danielle R Phillips (.. @DanielleRPhill1
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Universidad Católica.. @uc_chile
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Maureen 🟧 @momulvaney68
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U21 Health Sciences @U21Health
1K Followers 841 Following A collaborative group of @u21news comprising of health sciences staff and students from 19 universities. Website: https://t.co/5BsOP6nnci
Mamun Jahun @mamunsjahun
97 Followers 272 Following
Jordan K. Aquino, MPH.. @JordanK_Aquino
306 Followers 1K Following PhD Student @BCHUMD @UMDPRC • Lecturer @CSUF • Past Visiting Scholar @UCLAFSPH @UMICH • Chronic Pain • HIV • U=U • LGBTQ+ Mental & Sexual Health
Zebley Diaz, MS @ZebleyDiaz
217 Followers 405 Following Marketing & Comms Professional. Digital Marketing Specialist for @PATHtweets ♊ @uhmanoa Go 'Bows 🌈 All views are my own.
UMD Public Health @UMDPublicHealth
8K Followers 1K Following University of Maryland School of Public Health (in College Park, Maryland) - Fearlessly Forward for Public Health. Retweets ≠ endorsements.
Sacha St-Onge Ahmad @sstongeahmad
196 Followers 3K Following
phbbinc @phbbinc
52 Followers 148 Following Public Health Beyond Borders aims to alleviate health disparities through carefully constructed health interventions in various communities around the world.
Monique Thornton, MPH @theMATmph
224 Followers 394 Following CEO/Founder: @LTPHmedia | #AmWriting: @theddrj | Let's talk #PublicHealth #HealthComm #HealthLiteracy #SocialMedia #Storytelling #Edutainment | Opinions mine.
Christina Moore, MPH .. @C_Moore261
78 Followers 679 Following Public health nurse, epidemiologist, global health
Boking Pang - MYSOTER.. @Bokin8888
793 Followers 5K Following MYSOTER/MY LUMENS-A Key Partner&manufactory of Ushio Care222 Far Uvc Technology.除菌用UV照射器搭載の間接照明器具専門メーカで、 人々の生活健康光学に注力した照明器具会社です。 光技術を元に、人類や社会に健康で美しい生活を創造してまいります
Public Health Action .. @PHACEumd
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3K Followers 5K Following This is a personal account ! Proud #GradTerp !
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UN Human Rights @UNHumanRights
4.1M Followers 2K Following The United Nations #HumanRights office is led by High Commissioner @volker_turk. Follow us on FB, IG & Tiktok at unitednationshumanrights.
UNHCR, the UN Refugee.. @Refugees
2.8M Followers 2K Following We protect the rights of refugees, stateless people and all who are forced to flee. ⚠️ We hide or delete comments with hate/spam/misinfo/disinfo.
Rutgers Global Health.. @RutgersGHI
2K Followers 832 Following Local. International. Global. Working hard to improve the health of vulnerable populations & pursue health equity for all.
Leena Moses, MSPH @leenaedaniel
101 Followers 366 Following PhD at @UMDPublicHealth | #nutrition #foodinsecurity #publichealth
U21 Health Sciences @U21Health
1K Followers 841 Following A collaborative group of @u21news comprising of health sciences staff and students from 19 universities. Website: https://t.co/5BsOP6nnci
Daystar University @DaystarUni
11K Followers 806 Following OUR VISION A distinguished Christ -centred University of choice transforming the World through world-class, value-based education.
Ubongo @UBONGOtz
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668 Followers 1K Following Pop health scientist, expertise in Repro-Perinatal Epi, #SRHR, #MaternalHealth. @FMSCUMD @UMDPublicHealth, Alum: @JohnsHopkinsSPH PopFam & Biostat (Views own)
Public Health Action .. @PHACEumd
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UMD Research @UMDResearch
6K Followers 3K Following The University of Maryland's Division of Research: A National Research Leader Located at the Center of the Nation's Federal Research Region. RTs≠endorsement
Familias Activas @FamiliaActivas
211 Followers 791 Following Familias Activas is a USDA NIFA-funded Latinx youth mental health & physical activity soccer program in Maryland led by CASA and Univ. of Maryland.
Monique Thornton, MPH @theMATmph
224 Followers 394 Following CEO/Founder: @LTPHmedia | #AmWriting: @theddrj | Let's talk #PublicHealth #HealthComm #HealthLiteracy #SocialMedia #Storytelling #Edutainment | Opinions mine.
Public Citizen @Public_Citizen
498K Followers 7K Following Public Citizen has been standing up to corporate power and holding government accountable for 50 years. We're people-powered and accept no corporate money.
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78 Followers 679 Following Public health nurse, epidemiologist, global health
OGDI UMD @ogdiatumd
193 Followers 352 Following Official Twitter for the Office of Graduate Diversity and Inclusion #OGDI @umdgradschool. “Building communities of support and success.” [email protected]
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31 Followers 382 Following A lover of the arts, tennis, mental, LGBTQ+, and public health! RTS don't mean I support the tweet. Views are my own.
Kristen K. Coleman @drkristenkc
6K Followers 913 Following One Health & Airborne Infection Asst Prof @UMDPublicHealth Affil: Dept Vet Med @UMD_AGNR KL2 Clinical Res Scholar @UMBICTR Formerly, @DukeNUS @NUSMedicine
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Jennifer Manganello @healthcommphd
2K Followers 5K Following mom & public health communication prof @UAlbanySPH alum @JohnsHopkinsSPH @BUSPH #HealthLiteracy #Injury #Disability
Jordan K. Aquino, MPH.. @JordanK_Aquino
306 Followers 1K Following PhD Student @BCHUMD @UMDPRC • Lecturer @CSUF • Past Visiting Scholar @UCLAFSPH @UMICH • Chronic Pain • HIV • U=U • LGBTQ+ Mental & Sexual Health
kels @Kelsie_dash
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Erin McClure UMD @ErinUmd
293 Followers 226 Following Chief of Staff and Diversity Officer University of Maryland School of Public Health. Moving Fearlessly Forward in Promoting Health for All.
Dr. James Butler III @JamesButler354
2K Followers 5K Following Associate Professor of Behavioral and Community Health; proud father and grandfather“It only takes one major event like this for that to be a possibility in people’s minds,” - @FMSCUMD Assistant Clinical Professor Tiara Fennell in a new @baltimoresun article about anxiety and the Key Bridge collapse. brnw.ch/21wIt31
We asked our #PublicHealthTerps for one 🔑 takeaway about their research here at Public Health Research & Practice Day #NPHW #NationalPublicHealthWeek
Today the Committee advanced the nomination of Dr. Ron Borzekowski to led the Office of Financial Research @USTreasury. Dr. Borzekowski’s years of experience has prepared him to lead OFR as it guards against risk to our financial system.
Please give to the Global Public Health fund.
Today is giving day at UMD. Every donation counts! Please consider making even a small gift to help support global health experiences. givingday.umd.edu/campaigns/glob…
#GivingDayUMD 2024 is almost here! International Student & Scholar Services launched a fund to support UMD international students experiencing a crisis in their home country. Read more and consider a gift to the Current Student Support Fund tomorrow: marylandglobal.umd.edu/about/news/iss…
February 13th is the day before Valentines Day, but it's also International Condom Day! Celebrate safe sex practices today & every day. Get FREE condoms at the University Health Center! For questions about proper condom use & safe sex practices, visit plannedparenthood.com! ❤️
We are proud to join with partners to participate in the #WorldNTDChallenge to #UniteActEliminate neglected tropical diseases! Join us in our efforts to #BeatNTDs. @CombatNTDs
Today is World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day. Let's learn more about the diseases that affect 1 billion people worldwide bit.ly/491GCdv #NeglectedNoMore
NOW HIRING❗ We have new Assistant Professor position open in our Department of Behavioral and Community Health. Learn more about this position here brnw.ch/21wEteQ
I was honored to present the keynote and moderate a panel at the International Healthcare Summit in Kyiv, Ukraine. Sponsors included Janz, August Mission, Dräger, AMI, and our own UMD School of Public Health. Critical talks & networking with Ukrainian partners. @UMDPublicHealth
Welcome to the Community THIRVES Lab, MegAnn! MegAnn Smith, MPH (she/her) is a doctoral student in Behavioral and Community Health and the Robin Mockenhaupt Endowed Distinguished Graduate Fellow for the Office of Public Health Practice and Community Engagement.
Join me in congratulating Dr. Natasha Williams on defending her (spectacular) dissertation on Black LGB mental health management. So incredibly proud of and inspired by the contributions you’ve made in these last few years. I’ve learned so much from being your advisor. @Atakigo
Dr. Williams, you are an inspiring scholar. Truly proud of you and excited to see what you do in the next phase of your career. But first, time to celebrate @Atakigo! And congrats to you too, @DrJessicaNFish
Join me in congratulating Dr. Natasha Williams on defending her (spectacular) dissertation on Black LGB mental health management. So incredibly proud of and inspired by the contributions you’ve made in these last few years. I’ve learned so much from being your advisor. @Atakigo
Sharing pics from poster day! @UMDPublicHealth staff, faculty and students honored #LatinXHeritageMonth by sharing education, research, practice and service with and in relationship to the Latina/x/o community.
Go Maryland 🎉
@cwebbonline @NashIsHereForIt @CNN @MSNBC @SecBlinken @POTUS @VP Idea: Send in as many cruise ship(s) as possible to the Mediterranean sea ports in Gaza and if there arent any -- make some temporary ones. Take as many people completely away from this area as possible. There will be food, accommodations, and safety.
Check out this article from a junior scientist at Georgetown University - A framework to identify barriers to global health innovation and equitable access to health technologies!: gh.bmj.com/content/8/9/e0…
Congrats to Asst. Clinical Professor Shanéa Thomas, who was recently elected to the @aids_memorial Board of Directors. In this role, Dr. Thomas will continue his legacy of working with people living with HIV and AIDS and sharing the historical context of their experiences.
Touchscreens are everywhere, from coffee shops to airports. But people who are blind or visually impaired often can't use them, losing access to important digital information and opportunities. A new @UMDscience-developed robot could help bridge the gap. go.umd.edu/44ZWKsN
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