Finding, understanding, and using health information (health literacy) is essential to positive health outcomes and the ability to make healthy choices. Adequate health literacy can help prevent health complications and better manage them when they arise. Health literacy is an important aspect of people successfully navigating the health space and for communicators to effectively engage or educate their audiences.
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Hello! I'm Nashrah Rahman, a junior undergraduate majoring in Public Health and minoring in Business at the University of Maryland. I wanted to join the Experiential Learning Program (ELP) to gain hands-on experience in public health communication and to see how theoretical knowledge is applied in real-world scenarios. My goals for the ELP were to enhance my understanding of public health issues, develop practical skills in health education, and contribute meaningfully to promoting health awareness.
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Hi, My name is Najib. I’m a Health Studies major at the University of Washington. I wanted to join the ELP because I wanted to have a better understanding of health studies in a professional space. I wanted to see firsthand what that looks like. My goals for the ELP were to sharpen my skills with video, in terms of coming up with ideas and concepts, storyboarding, editing, etc.
Connecting women in public health and global health is essential for addressing the gender pay gap, promoting women's representation in leadership, fostering professional development, advocating for gender equity, and building a more inclusive and supportive work environment. Collaborative efforts among women can lead to positive changes that benefit individuals, organizations, and society as a whole.
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