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I had a lovely time presenting some of our work assessing the domain/context-specific relationships between physical activity and cardiometabolic health at the Society of Behavioral Medicine's Annual Meeting in Philadelphia this past week! The theme of the conference was moving behavioral medicine "upstream", which agrees well with the aims of our work and general outlook on eliciting lasting behavior change. More specifically, the environments and systems in which we exist act as strong forces; either facilitating or creating barriers to engaging in health-promoting behaviors. In this way, the problems we face as individuals and, more importantly, as a population (e.g., food insecurity, physical inactivity, etc.), are likely ameliorated through progressive policy and systems-level change. While improving the systems and environments we exist in is wonderful (and necessary!) to improve population health and reduce health inequities, this is incredibly challenging in practice, with so many stakeholders - each with their own individual priorities - a truly interdisciplinary approach is needed, and one that I, in addition to the wonderful student scholars I met this week, am committed to in my future work. As these environmental and systems-level changes take time, I do think it's also important to support organizations that are helping to alleviate the negative consequences of our current systems RIGHT NOW. Here are some local organizations I support. Consider supporting them, or your own local organizations, either with your time and/or financially: MilWALKee Walks: https://lnkd.in/gfmgts9f Kinship Community Food Center: https://lnkd.in/ggHUJ6sP Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity: https://lnkd.in/gKeeaiVs

Explore the critical discourse on Race, Racism, and Racialization in the University of Toronto Journal of Public Health's special issue. Tola Mbulaheni and I kickstart this conversation with our article, shedding light on the deep-seated racism in Canadian healthcare systems. Join us in examining immediate and compounding effects, sharing solutions, and amplifying voices. Read our article here: https://lnkd.in/gHRGwZGr #PublicHealth #Race #Racism #HealthEquity #UTJPHJournal

CELEBRATE BENDIX DINER. FULL INTERIOR/EXTERIOR RENOVATION. INCREDIBLE BLIND*WAITER*CASHIER OWNER MR. DIAKAKIS. THANK YOU FOR TOP FAN.! With President Joe Biden – I just got recognized as one of their top fans.! ALLIED: NEVER SEEN BEFORE SUCH POWERFUL MILITARY MOVIE IN ALL MY LIFE. I CAN SEE BRAD PITT PLAY 007 J. BOND. ARTICLE: CRYPTOCURRENCY & REYGITONIUM-G. CHAN & ZUCKERBERG INITIATIVE BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION TENRI CULTURAL INSTITUTE tenri.org https://lnkd.in/e55sRd8b https://lnkd.in/eB98Jnv9 WonderMind.com: CRYPTO-FINANCE & WHAT'S ON THE TABLE. REYGITONIUM-G MR. MS. TEEFEY & SELENA GOMEZ-RARE-SUPERSTAR. TCI GALLERY SPRING 2024 THEMES. CRYPTOCURRENCY & REYGITONIUM-G TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I ABSOLUTELY SEE NOTHING WRONG WITH CRYPTOCURRENCY: REYGITONIUM-G I CAN UNDERSTAND WHY THE INFANT DEMOCRATIC-CAPITALISTIC MINDS OF TODAY BLAME USA GOVERNMENT. THEN IS ANY GOVERNMENT TO BE BLAMED FOR HOMELESS PROBLEMS PLAGUING THE WORLD.? NO. GOD KNOWS HEADACHES USA GOVERNMENT HAVE WITH THE FOREIGN AFFAIRS. THE NEW WORLD PRACTICALLY SHOCK TO WITNESS. PEOPLE ONLY WORKING TOGETHER FOR A COMMON GOAL. "IN THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS." THUS DOESN'T THAT ALSO INCLUDE THE HOMELESS. THE HOMELESS ARE OUT THERE. ARE YOU.? HOMELESS.. AN OPPORTUNITY MISUNDERSTOOD. The modern economic system is a market economy, which is a capitalist economy where people, not the government--NOT THE GOVERNMENT--own most businesses. In a capitalist economy, prices allocate capital and labor between competing uses, and capital assets like factories, mines, and railroads can be privately owned and controlled. https://lnkd.in/eB98Jnv9 GOOGLE EXAMPLE, IF YOU NEED TO RAISE MONEY FOR ANY REASON OR MORE SO LETS SAY THE "HOMELESS" PROBLEM WHICH IS BELIEVED TO BE TIME & MONEY CONSUMING BUT IN ONE DIRECTION TOWARD THE HOMELESS. HOWEVER CRYPTOCURRENCY CAN POSSIBLE ALLOWS AN EXPENDITURE OF CURRENCY TO BENEFIT ALL WHO USES THE CRYPTO & REGARDLESS OF HOW IT'S CONSUMED. THEREFORE IF A CRYPTO HOMELESS CURRENCY REYGITONIUM-G EXISTED IT'S MORE HIGHLY LIKELY THAT THE HOMELESS PROBLEM CAN BE VANQUISHED BECAUSE CURRENCY-FINANCES IT'S ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO BE TAPPED INTO FOR HOMELESS RESOLUTIONS. REYGITONIUM-G: COUNTRY GOVERNMENT $1-DOLLAR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO OF 8-BILLION EARTH CITIZENS. OR CONTINUE HIDING THE HOMELESS WHEN A POLITICAL LEADER VISITS AMERICA. CLOSING COMMENT: THE DAMNEDEST CRAZIEST FUNNIEST EMBARRASSING ABOUT THE HOMELESS CHAOS IS ANY EXCUSE AS TO WHY HOMELESS EXIST. HENCEFORTH CONSIDER USA TRILLIONS IN DEBT & 6,120 OF HOSPITALS SCATTERED AROUND THE USA & MANY COUNTRIES ASKING FOR FOREIGN AID IN THE TRILLIONS & YOU TALKING EXCUSES. MEANWHILE WE WANT TO SETTLE HUMANITY ON OTHER PLANETS. THANK YOU FOR READING. https://lnkd.in/e_B7vxVZ

It’s a fact that nurse scientists are leading the development and evaluation of impactful community health interventions designed to eliminate health inequities.   That’s why I’m excited to share this methods paper that was published in Preventions Science. In the proposed manuscript, the team (Marco Thimm-Kaiser, Adam Benzekri, Celia Johnson, Desiree Williams, Nash Wilhelm-Hilkey,  Melody Goodman, and Holly Hagan) and I address the importance of developing a strong cadre of effective multilevel interventions to eliminate the impacts of unjust social processes, such as structural racism and other harmful social determinants of health (SDOH), on health inequities in the U.S.   We outline two ways to bring attention to this gap:   1️. By introducing a heuristic framework to inform decisions in multilevel intervention development, study design, and selection of analytic methods.   2️. By providing a roadmap for future applications of the framework in multilevel intervention research through an exemplar application using the ongoing NIH-funded evaluation study of the Nurse-Community-Family Partnership (NCFP) intervention.   Read the paper published in Prevention Science here:

Did you catch this #socialprescribing video on Bloomberg Philanthropies? 💡 Picture this: Your friend has been struggling to feel like themselves since they moved to a new community, which has led to increased levels of anxiety and depression. When they go to see their mental healthcare provider for a check-up, they could be prescribed a pottery class, a yoga class in the park, a guided museum tour, or even a date with a really good book! The options are endless. That’s why we’re all in on the social prescribing movement. There’s no denying it - the arts improve your health. And there’s research to prove it! Participating in the arts can reduce stress and loneliness, which are risk factors for a wide range of ailments, including hypertension and heart disease. PLUS, the arts help us feel more connected to ourselves and our community. Want to learn more about #artsandhealth research and the Epi Arts Lab at University of Florida - Center for Arts in Medicine? 🔗Dig into the research here: https://lnkd.in/eqjXCMPa

Really grateful for this empowering and inspiring review of SYSTEMIC in Nature: https://lnkd.in/eVspVUFD Thanks to Prof. Sirry Alang for engaging with and expanding on my book in this brilliant piece: “How white supremacy became a global health problem”

A day dedicated to tearing down barriers in health care and planting seeds of equality. Yesterday, I was in attendance for the confronting of the anti-black racism in health and regenerative medicine held at @David Braley health sciences found at McMaster University. Let me take you there: → A room alive with the promise of change, ready to take on anti-Black racism head-on. → Stories of fight and hope against sickle cell anemia. → Conversations on chronic illnesses, with eyes on the horizon of regenerative medicine. This was more than a conference. It was a gathering of hearts and minds, a symphony of shared determination. And in that collective spirit, we understood: → Our journey is one, our battles shared. → Each story is a spark for transformation. → Our collective voices are the loudest call for healing. Showing up means more than being seen. It's lending your voice, your ear, your shoulder. And as the sun set on the event, the dialogue didn't end. It echoed out, into plans of collaboration, community engagement, research and definitely into the world, into action. P.S. To the warriors of health equity, Your fight echoes in halls and hearts alike, Your cause rings true, And your path is joined by many footsteps.

Do you want to understand how corporations that sell health harming products (#tobacco, #fossilfuels, #chemicals, #ultraprocessedfoods, #alcohol) have become the leading risk factor for disease and death globally? And more importantly what we can do to counter it.. Watch Professor Tracey Woodruff, UCSF Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment give her opening remarks at the inaugural University of California, San Francisco Symposium to Evaluate and Counter Harmful Industry Impacts on Health https://lnkd.in/gxPBXUMd

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The statistics underscoring the increase in sports injuries have captured Australia's attention. The heightened focus on this issue is a testament to the unwavering dedication of our sporting, academic, and healthcare communities. Action is being taken through research societies and peak bodies, and the establishment of key initiatives like the National Sports Injury Data Strategy - Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), the Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA) ACL Registry, and the FIFA Club World Cup 2023 research efforts targeting the elevated rate of ACL failure in females. To authentically address and diminish the incidence and impact of these knee injuries among women and girls, it is crucial to actively share these invaluable datasets. Collaboration is key—by bringing together the diverse and brilliant minds currently investigating various facets of ACL injuries, we can share resources and expedite progress. This collective approach not only enhances our ability to develop effective preventive measures but it improves the management of these injuries when they occur. It also serves as a catalyst for advancements in the performance and well-being of female athletes. Let us join forces, share our knowledge, and collectively strive for a future where sports-related injuries are minimised, enabling athletes of all ages and genders to thrive. Download the report - http://econimpact.co/ay #lifeunlimited #kneeinjuries #aclreconstruction #aclrehab #savethemeniscus #sportsmedicine #physiotherapy #shareyourexperience #womeninsport #protectourgirls #football #puma #fifa #aks #racgp #femaleathletes #participationinsport #playwell #smithandnephew