Claire Bunn’s Recommended Reading
These are just a few of my thought-provoking favorites from the past year detailing public health, life in the South, and people working to make positive change in the region.
Claire Bunn Investigates The History of Community Health Centers
Today, CHCs are responsible for serving as the primary source of care for over 28 million patients in over 13,000 communities all across the nation. Yet these widespread facilities originated in the Mississippi Delta as an innovative solution to the health disparities plaguing the region.
Claire Bunn Explores Understanding and Responding to Community Needs with Dr. John J. Green
“There’s a lot more diversity in these places than I think people from the outside understand.”
Claire Bunn Explores Connections Between Sociology and Public Health with Dr. John J. Green
“Exploring those issues and how people have responded and what actions and strategies they’ve taken can be very illuminating, not just for the Delta, but for the country as a whole.”
Rasha Kaloti Highlights Life in the Desert Under Conflict: The Health of Bedouins in Palestine
An overview of the situation of Bedouins in Palestine, and how political determinants play a crucial role in determining their access to healthcare.
There is no Universal Health Coverage without strong political will
In this post, Gabriel described how strong political will is important for the actualization of Universal Health Coverage
Ain’t I a Woman? Isioma in conversation with Dr. Jen Gunter, Author of the Menopause Manifesto and the Vagina Bible
The menopause is a natural part of the female life cycle. But why do women become invisible after the menopause? Dr Jen Gunter answers my question ‘Ain’t I A Woman?”
Ain’t I a Woman? Isioma in conversation with BBC TV Doctor Nighat Arif
The menopause is a natural part of the female life cycle. But why do women become invisible after the menopause? Dr Naghat ARif answers my question ” Ain’t I A Woman?”
Naina Qayyum Discusses Adolescent Nutrition
In this blog, Naina Qayyum, advocates for the need to make nutrition policies adolescent-friendly.
Naina Qayyum Discusses Food Systems and Women’s Health
In this blog, Naina Qayyum, draws the connection between our food systems and women’s health.