Lindenwood Public Health Student Association

Lindenwood Public Health Student Association Lindenwood Public Health Student Association. This organization is about bettering the health of the community.

We promote campus health and community health education through campus and community events. We also provide a great health professionals network for students to access. Our Mission: Create a network of students working to achieve a healthy global society. Our Objectives:

- Create an interactive relationship between students, faculty and health professionals
- Promote involvement in Lindenwood's

events and events in the community
- Present suggestions or concerns to the Lindenwood Student Government
- Add to the welfare and education of public health students

05/03/2020

Congratulations to Bryce Takenaka for receiving the 2020 Health Promotion & Program Planning Award! This award recognizes a junior or senior who has demonstrated excellent academic performance and potential in designing and facilitating programs that promote healthy lifestyles.

Bryce is a Public Health Major from Hawaii. His infectious personality and true passion to help and serve others is one the many reasons why he is so deserving of this award. Bryce has taken the knowledge he’s developed in his time here at Lindenwood and his passion for public health home to Hawaii where we know he will make a lasting contribution to those around him. We are so excited to see what Bryce accomplished in the near future! Bryce has this to say about his time here at Lindenwood - “No words can fully describe how incredible of an experience it was to be a student in the Public Health Program. It felt amazing to grow as a student and person within an unconditional supportive community. This program is the reason why I am so passionate about public health. I was able to build too many friendships to count and created memories that will last a lifetime. The best part about being in the program was the being under the guidance of phenomenal faculty. They were role models that inspired and molded me into the best version of myself. This program is filled with so much passion and support and I will forever be appreciative to be a part of it.” Thank you for all of your contributions to the program and community. We are so proud of you!

05/03/2020

Congratulations Erin Near for being the recipient of the University honors 2020 Sibley Award!
This award, named in honor of Lindenwood University founder George C. Sibley, recognizes a senior who demonstrates strong leadership and service to the university and community, while maintaining a record of academic excellence.

Erin is from Canada majoring in Public Health. She is a member of the Women’s Ice Hockey team and highly respected amongst her peers. Erin has helped host many successful public health events and this is what she had to say about the program - “Public Health and Health Sciences at Lindenwood have helped me become a leader over the last four years because it has allowed me to grow and excel as a person through my work. The program provided me with the components that I needed to succeed in public health. All of the staff and professors always believed in me, and trusted in the work I was doing. I was trusted by the staff to hold major public health events on campus, which helped me gain the confidence in this particular field. I’m excited to how the Public Health and Health Sciences Programs will continue to grow in the future.” Thank you for all of your contributions to the program and to the community. We are so proud and we are thrilled to see what you’ll accomplish next. Congratulations, Erin! This is very well-deserved!

05/03/2020

Congratulations Janja Kovacic for being the 2020 School of Health Sciences Student of the Year!!! This award recognizes outstanding achievement and involvement in school and university activities above and beyond degree requirements.

Janja is a senior from Slovenia majoring in Public Health and Biological Sciences. She is a leader amongst her peers and purposefully pursued her passions. Here is what she had to say about the program - “I have had an amazing experience studying here at Lindenwood as a Public Health and Biology major. This program allowed me to learn and discover a wide range of things that I am interested in. I always had guidance when needed but also the freedom to work on my own ideas. The most important part of my college journey was meeting professors who then became my mentors. Their passion for public health is contagious, and they were always there to help and encourage me. They always pushed me to be better and believed in my through it all. I will forever be grateful for that.” Thank you for all of your contributions to the student association and program. We are looking forward to hearing about the next journey you will be embarking on and all of the success you accomplish in the future. We are so proud and you will be truly missed here. 👏🏽❤️

In 2017, 12.3% of the U.S. population were living in poverty. Poverty is defined using the U.S. Census Bureau’s income t...
04/13/2020

In 2017, 12.3% of the U.S. population were living in poverty. Poverty is defined using the U.S. Census Bureau’s income thresholds, depending on the size of the family. The poverty threshold for a family of four in 2018 was $25,465 annually. Low-income families have higher rates of heart disease, diabetes, stroke and other chronic conditions. There are 6.8 million children living in deep poverty, which is defined as household income that’s less than 50% of the poverty threshold. These children experience consequences across their entire lives that harm their educational success, emotional development and physical health.

Support policies that lift families out of poverty. The Earned Income Tax Credit has been associated with lowered infant mortality rates and better health for mothers by providing direct financial assistance to low-income individuals. Increase access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the Women, Infants and Children program, which have been shown to significantly reduce both the rate and depth of poverty for the poorest families.

Increase access to job training and opportunities. Apply a holistic social determinants approach to community development to create neighborhoods and communities that provide equal economic and educational opportunities. Equitably distribute resources to schools. Advocate for resources to support low-income families and tax policy that ensures everyone pays their fair share of taxes.

Our health, longevity and well-being are connected to our communities — the places we live, learn, work, worship, play a...
04/11/2020

Our health, longevity and well-being are connected to our communities — the places we live, learn, work, worship, play and age. For example, at least 4 million U.S. households are home to children who are being exposed to high levels of lead, and around 6 million U.S. homes are considered substandard. A 2017 report from the Urban Institute about decaying neighborhoods and the relationship to public health defines substandard housing as residential spaces that endanger the health and safety of residents due to structural and physical problems. And housing instability is linked to higher health care use and hospital visits.

Low-income communities usually have housing options that do not meet the minimum standards of living conditions. Develop and enforce schedules that provide maintenance over time to keep housing developments from becoming substandard. Create programs to assist with resident relocation in case of acute housing issues. Develop federal housing improvement updates and schedules for electricity, HVAC and pest management. Explore housing pricing that is proportional to resident household income.

A lack of education is one of the social determinants of poor health. Factors like poverty and unsafe neighborhoods can ...
04/11/2020

A lack of education is one of the social determinants of poor health. Factors like poverty and unsafe neighborhoods can stack the deck against children even before they enter the classroom because educational achievement is directly linked to socioeconomic status and community environment. Twenty-one percent of children in the U.S. live in poverty. For black and Hispanic children, those numbers nearly triple (37.8% and 31.9%, respectively) those of white children (12.7%). More than a third of black, Hispanic and American Indian and Alaska Native students in the U.S. do not graduate from high school on time. When it comes to meeting the Healthy People 2020 graduation target of 82.4%, the gap between white students and black and Hispanic students is more than 10%. The number is even higher for American Indian/Alaska Native students. Students who receive free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch at school have lower rates of absenteeism and obesity, and higher rates of food insecurity. Access to school-based health centers has a positive effect on schools’ learning climate.

Current distribution of economic resources to schools is based on property taxes. In neighborhoods and communities where property values are lower, schools see fewer resources. To introduce equity, resources should be distributed based on student needs.

The air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat and the condition of our homes all affect our health. Exposure t...
04/10/2020

The air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat and the condition of our homes all affect our health. Exposure to air pollution worsens serious respiratory conditions such as asthma, and millions of Americans are at risk for unsafe drinking water. Communities of color often face greater community health risks — such as poorer air quality — and fewer health-boosting opportunities — such as safe places to walk— than their white counterparts. Climate change, which is already seriously affecting people’s health and well-being, causes more frequent and extreme natural disasters, such as hurricanes, flooding and drought. It degrades food security and water and air quality and heightens the risks of vector-borne diseases, such as West Nile virus and Lyme disease. Like so many health threats, climate change also disproportionately affects already-vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, young children, people living in poverty and people with chronic diseases.

Violence is a leading cause of premature death. In 2017, the U.S. was home to 39,773 gun-related deaths. Sixty percent o...
04/08/2020

Violence is a leading cause of premature death. In 2017, the U.S. was home to 39,773 gun-related deaths. Sixty percent of those (23,854) were suicides. About one in three women and one in four men has experienced some form of physical intimate partner violence, and one out of every six women in the U.S. has been the victim of r**e or attempted r**e. In the last year, one in seven children reported being victims of child abuse and neglect, though CDC reports that this is likely a low estimate. Violence affects people of all ages and races but has a disproportionate impact on young adults and communities of color.

Violence prevention, particularly gun violence, is the public health crisis of our lifetime. Urge policymakers to provide research funding along with the nation's gun violence epidemic, and call on lawmakers to pass measures that reduce the risk of gun deaths and injuries. Work with colleges and universities on ways to prevent sexual violence, such as offering bystander intervention training. Promote support for victims of sexual violence, such as offering trauma-informed services. Learn about community-based strategies for creating the kinds of "safe, stable and nurturing" environments that help prevent child abuse and neglect. Advocate for community-driven solutions to violence prevention that identify and target the root of violence.

31% of women who become pregnant and give birth in the US will face some type of pregnancy complication. Approximately 2...
04/07/2020

31% of women who become pregnant and give birth in the US will face some type of pregnancy complication. Approximately 25% of women in the U.S. do not receive the appropriate number of prenatal appointments with a health provider, but the percentage is even higher among black women (32%) and American Indian/Alaska Native women (41%).

Encourage policymakers to pass laws that create a more equitable and just society. Address access to prenatal and perinatal care for mothers and babies in communities with limited maternal health care. Expand access to WIC and SNAP. Eliminate the work and income requirements that are barriers to prenatal care and improved nutrition. Expand Medicaid for pregnant women and children. Advocate for programs that support breastfeeding.

In order to move forward, we need to address income inequity and racism. Advocate for policies that address maternal health gaps and create programs and funding sources to address gaps in care, education, access and resources. Providing assistance and funding for states to create review boards for mortality related to pregnancy.

1 in 5 Americans experience some form of mental illness. It impacts individuals as well as families, communities, and th...
04/06/2020

1 in 5 Americans experience some form of mental illness. It impacts individuals as well as families, communities, and the society. It affects about 16.5% youth 6-17 years-old. Su***de rates of children ages 10-14 tripled within 2007-2017.

Advocate and educate to reduce the stigma of mental illness. Do your part to learn ways to support people experiencing mental illnesses. Provide more diversion programs that prevent people experiencing mental illnesses from engaging in risky behaviors. Expand mental health services and support systems within healthcare. Train employers to be more culturally accepting.

Those who experience mental illness are more likely to receive prescriptions for opioids and having greater risk of becoming drug dependent. These neurological and substance use disorders lead to concerning health outcomes and shortened life expectancies. Treating these disorders are also EXPENSIVE.

It’s National Public Health Week! Everyone deserves to live long and healthy lives. In order to do so, we must address f...
04/06/2020

It’s National Public Health Week! Everyone deserves to live long and healthy lives. In order to do so, we must address factors that influence poor health and disease risks, such as where we live, work, and play (social determinants). During each day of NPHW, we will be focusing on different health topics chosen by the APHA (American Public Health Association)!

Congratulations Megan! She was accepted into Goldfarb School of Nursing. Megan was an avid student and competed on the ...
03/25/2020

Congratulations Megan! She was accepted into Goldfarb School of Nursing. Megan was an avid student and competed on the Field Hockey Team. We wish you the best!

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