The Public Health Advocate

After pushback from disabled activists, high-risk Californians may be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting mid-March, depending on various restrictions. Read more here: pha.berkeley.edu/2021/02/17/hig… #HighRiskCA #NoBodyIsDisposable #AbleismInHealthcare

Interested in science and/or public health? Want to get your writing published? Join the Public Health Advocate! We are now recruiting for Fall 2022 members. Our 1st infosession takes places tomorrow (8/30) from 8:30-9 PM at tinyurl.com/2p8bpf2k. We'd love to meet you!!

From @CAPublicHealth: Fact sheet: Vaccines for People with High-Risk Medical Conditions or Disabilities cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/D… #HighRiskCA #CripTheVote #NoBodyIsDisposable #COVID19 #HighRiskCOVID19

Over the course of the pandemic, a number of variants of SARS-CoV-2 have arisen. Here's what you need to know about them: nyti.ms/3p9Ax6Y

Now All SF residents 65+ living in 94107, 94110, 94112, 94124 or 94134 can drop in to ZSFG or Southeast any day between 9am and 3pm, regardless of insurance! Please share widely so we can get those most affected vaccinated ASAP!!!!

‼️CALL FOR WRITERS & COPY EDITORS‼️More than ever, public health perspectives deserve to be amplified. Make your voice heard and join the Public Health Advocate this semester! Check out our Facebook for information on infosessions & application deadlines: fb.me/e/19xl8iWgw

If you’re an adult living with #diabetes, spring is a great time to get outside and exercise. Getting your #vaccines can help you stay healthy too. Learn simple steps you can take to stay on track here: bit.ly/2s3tcuq.

Diabetes does not discriminate, it affects us all. 1 in 3 Americans is at risk for diabetes. Find out if the people you love are at risk. Share the risk test. doihaveprediabetes.org/take-the-risk-… #CDPH #DefeatDiabetes

Watch out for the Salty Six. The American Heart Association recommends no more than 2,300 milligrams of salt a day, and an ideal limit of no more than 1,500 mg per day. Share this with your family: ow.ly/Kj9250mb3z8 #HeartMonth #CDPH

We've got a 94.9 measles vaccination rate! SF is a leader in many areas, let's not forget it. sfexaminer.com/san-franciscos…

Our Spring 2017 print issue has officially been published! Read now online or pick up a copy on campus! issuu.com/berkeleypha

Are you interested in the field of public health but don’t know what to do next? wp.me/p1UFbk-ge

CDC reports e-cigarette use amongst middle and high school students tripled from 2013 to 2014: wp.me/p1UFbk-g7

The fake news phenomenon can become very dangerous when it comes to relying on online sources for health issues: wp.me/p1UFbk-fX

An interesting aspect of society is its diversity in cultures that affect mental health related experiences: wp.me/p1UFbk-fT

UC Berkeley's Clery Timely Warnings warn the community about crime, but do not account for the stress the cause: wp.me/p1UFbk-eQ

So you want to study public health? wp.me/p1UFbk-fv

There is a glaring need for opioid alternatives in the management of pain, and medical cannabis may very well be it: wp.me/p1UFbk-fq

Yoga is not a routine; it’s a rich recitation of history, a cultivation of resiliency, a revisiting of spirituality: wp.me/p1UFbk-f7

Imagine a world in which humans could create anything they wanted: wp.me/p1UFbk-eU