In 1886, Spelman College started the first nursing program for Black nurses in the United States. This was a 2 year diploma program.The program ended in 1928 graduating 117 nurses. #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackTwitter

PHP talks with Stephen Salloway, an Alzheimer's researcher, about stigma, caregiving, and hope in the field. spr.ly/6013KMiAN via Maya Thirkill, MPH CC: Public Health Post Boston University School of Public Health Alzheimer's Association

Research | Comics: Heroes of Health Education Researchers explored using comics as a health education tool for expanded carrier screening during pregnancy. spr.ly/6016KOqbn via Maya Thirkill, MPH CC:Black Mamas Matter Alliance BU MCH Center of Excellence University of Utah

Maybe it's time we trust [comics] with more than entertainment and use them to assist in how we understand decisions about our health." spr.ly/6012KOqS4 via Maya Thirkill, MPH CC:Public Health Post Black Mamas Matter Alliance BU MCH Center of Excellence

.Public Health Post's Maya Thirkill, MPH talks with Stephen Salloway, global leader in Alzheimer's research. They talk stigma, caregiving, and causes for optimism. Read more ➡️ spr.ly/6013KOn45

Comics are a staple in American culture. They inspire movies, rollercoasters, apparel, and more. But can they even be used to improve health? Read more from Maya Thirkill, MPH for Public Health Post ⬇️ spr.ly/6011KTEUB

Birth, miscarriage and abortion. Each ending of pregnancy can be frightening and life altering. None of it is easy. So everyone deserves the opportunity to be accompanied by a loved one during each reproductive experience. publichealthpost.org/research/all-p…

All pregnancies end, whether it be in birth, abortion, or miscarriage. Maya Thirkill, MPH argues that all reproductive experiences should be supported, regardless of how they end. Read more in Public Health Post ➡️ spr.ly/6010KjlNm

"Our early results highlight the need to expand access to overdose reversing medications and permanently remove administrative barriers." spr.ly/6013KdO9W CC: @sam_auty Kevin Griffith Public Health Post BUSPH HLPM

Members of AMCHP, have you registered for the “Coffee with Our CEO" series? We'd love for you you to join our @AMCHP_CEO, Terrance E. Moore, for a casual and virtual conversation over coffee! Check your email and register for one of our two remaining sessions: Mar. 22 or Apr. 13.

In honor of #BiPWeek22 wanted to join the #BlackinPsychRollCall! My name is Ariel and I'm a 3rd Yr Clinical Psych PhD student @ BU and a PROUD Spelman Alumna 💙 My research works to address health disparities & improve health outcomes for kids w/ Sickle Cell & Autism!

Exciting day! Honored and elated to work for Vice President JD Vance and continue serving this historic Administration

PHP is recognizing today’s National Public Health Week theme of Racism: A Public Health Crisis. 2021 Fellow Maya Thirkill, MPH writes about how researchers measured racism at the county level in the U.S. and evaluated its association with BMI. #NPHW spr.ly/6013KahfU

All pregnancies end, whether it be in birth, abortion, or miscarriage. Maya Thirkill, MPH on how we must support all reproductive experiences, regardless of how they end: via Public Health Post ⬇️ spr.ly/6013zElUZ

Research | Risky Business: Sex Work Amid the Pandemic Public Health Post introduces a series examining the health impact of stigmatization and marginalization of workers in various sectors of the sex industry. spr.ly/6012zXzeA By Bethany Hallenborg and Hannah Tremont

Our #NeuroForum unites academia, industry, government agencies, advocacy groups, and more to inspire new ideas in the field of #neuroscience and impact human health. Learn more: ow.ly/UHaL50Q67ex

For those attending in person, the shuttle will be located at stop #6 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. See you there! #SfN2023 #SfN23

Join our #NeuroForum workshop at 6:30 pm ET to explore influences on basic #neuroscience research & network with peers to discuss opportunities & resources in the field. A shuttle from the Society for Neuroscience conference is offered. Register here: ow.ly/e7VY50Q671j

D9 Roll Call for Kamala Harris. Where yall at?! #iAm 24-A-96 of the #UPPERMOSTHouse and I’m all IN for Vice President JD Vance ! 💕💚 🗳️#AlphaChapterMade #HowardUniversity #AlphaKappaAlpha #Divine9 #D9forKamala #HarrisForPOTUS #PhirstFamForKamala #KHive

*clears throat* Hey #MedTwitter! My name is Maryam, an M4 Ross Med School applying into #OBGYN🤰🏽for #Match2025 Menopause care and advocating for positive birth experiences is my jam! I’m a wife, soccer-mom and boxing fanatic 🥊 💥