Alishah Khan | The Public Health Advocate

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Pandemic Preparedness: Where America Fell Short

This article was originally published in our Spring 2021 print issue. The 2020 coronavirus outbreak is not the first outbreak in America. Over a century ago, the 1918 H1N1 influenza sent the world into lockdown. After a grim 675,000 deaths, the pandemic finally slowed, but

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Quarantine Nutrition

With social activity limited and stress levels high during the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping up a nutritious diet can be difficult but is important to maintain.

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Suicide Prevention in Veterans

Veterans are one of the most high-risk populations for suicide, with the veteran suicide rate rising each year. Many programs exist to try to combat this issue.