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April 29, 2021

Check out the Global Health Tuesday videos

Now: Check out the videos from the Spring 2021 Global Health Tuesday webinars, from COVID-19 to Planetary Health.
April 28, 2021

Reversing Vaccine Hesitancy Will Be Rural Hospitals’ ‘Toughest Work,’ Hospital Executive Says

Health experts including GHI Associate Director James Conway discuss overcoming vaccine hesitancy and complacency.
April 26, 2021

Work With GHI: Apply to be a Planetary Health Postdoctoral Research Associate

The UW-Madison Global Health Institute is hiring a postdoctoral research associate who will work with GHI Director Jonathan Patz and faculty from The Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies. Applications are due May 14. Requirements: Ideal candidates should have a doctoral degree in any of the following fields: Environmental Sciences, Environmental Studies, Sustainability Science, Environmental Epidemiology,…
April 22, 2021

A framework to guide planetary health education

New paper published in The Lancet co-authored by GHI Director Jonathan Patz and Planetary Health Graduate Scholar Jessica LeClair.
April 21, 2021

COVID-19 Response Focus on Adolescent Social and Emotional Health Grant Program

New funding opportunity from the Wisconsin Partnership Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health will provide up to $1.6 million to support innovative approaches to addressing social, emotional health of adolescents.