Public Health

Black and Low-Income Families Suffer More During Formula Shortage

What Is Monkeypox? The New Viral Infection in the United States

WHO warns of 'real' risk that monkeypox will become established outside Africa

Dr. Amira Roess shares some background on the disease, how globalization contributes to its spread, and the important role of public health in its containment and prevention. 

As more monkeypox infections are identified throughout the U.S. and the world, Dr. Amira Roess, an infectious disease expert, answers additional questions about monkeypox’s transmissibility, similarities to COVID-19, why it’s spreading now, and other questions the public is curious about. 

Existing health disparities are creating a bigger disadvantage for Black and low-income families and babies during the U.S. baby formula shortage. 

The formula crisis puts Black infants at risk for severe undernutrition.

CDC expects more monkeypox cases in US.

Monkeypox Cases Have Been Found in These Six States

Sisters Ashley and Briana Dawson have been helping others improve their health since they were in high school. As May 2022 graduates, they share highlights from their experience in the Bachelor of Community Health program, including opportunities that allowed them to help community members around the globe overcome health obstacles through nonprofit organizations.