The Journal of Global Health

06/07/2020

The Journal of Global Health

05/03/2020

Journal of Global Health Alumni Outreach

JGH is currently updating its alumni database and expanding on LinkedIn! If you are a previous member, please fill out this quick form so that we can stay in touch:
https://forms.gle/t8SQyoZfYkDn7ZCg6

Follow our new LinkedIn page to see all of our latest updates:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/37252406

In light of these isolating circumstances, the Journal of Global Health wants to make an effort to expand our community beyond campus walls by connecting with our alumni. We are currently in the process of designing our new website, and we would love to be able to publish some information about our....

04/12/2020

Latest News and Research – The Journal of Global Health

Looking for an interesting read during your weeks at home?
Check out the Journal of Global Health's latest issue at https://www.ghjournal.org/category/latest-news/.

Perspectives: How the #MeToo Movement Can Help End the HIV Epidemic in Sub-Saharan AfricaIshani Mathur London School of Economics & Political Science MSc in Global Health Policy   For years, United States foreign HIV aid has been dictated by the need to share our resources with the less fortunate. ...

03/19/2020

Columbia University in the City of New York

A great recap of social distancing during these stressful times. Stay safe and healthy everyone!!

If you would like to learn more about COVID-19, we also published a podcast with Dr. Morse that you can check out here: https://www.ghjournal.org/dr-stephen-morse-what-we-have-known-and-will-learn-from-the-2019-coronavirus-epidemic/

Infectious disease expert Dr. Stephen Morse of Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health explains the practice of "social distancing" and how it can help contain COVID-19.

02/26/2020

Ebola, Emerging: The Limitations of Culturalist Discourses in Epidemiology – The Journal of Global Health

In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, it is important to stay mindful of xenophobic sentiments.
Take a look at a previous article of the limitations of using culturalist discourse in epidemiology to learn more about the topic!
http://www.ghjournal.org/ebola-emerging-the-limitations-of-culturalist-discourses-in-epidemiology/

AbstractIn this paper, I offer a critique of the culturalist epidemiology that dominates the discourse of Ebola in both popular and international health spheres. Ebola has been exoticized, associated with “traditional” practices, local customs, and cultural “beliefs” and insinuated to be the...

02/12/2020

Dr. Stephen Morse – What We Have Known and Will Learn From the 2019 Coronavirus Epidemic – The Journal of Global Health

Want to learn more about the current coronavirus epidemic?
Now dubbed "COVID-19", this outbreak has sparked worldwide discussions on topics such as epidemiology and disease prevention. Learn more at our recent podcast, "What We Have Known and Will Learn From the 2019 Coronavirus Epidemic".
Link: http://www.ghjournal.org/dr-stephen-morse-what-we-have-known-and-will-learn-from-the-2019-coronavirus-epidemic/

Renee Ren Dr. Stephen Morse is the professor of epidemiology at the Mailman School of Public Health. His research focuses on risk assessment of infectious diseases and methods of improving early disease warning systems. He coined the term “emergent viruses” in his book “Emerging Viruses” whi...

02/11/2020

Dr. James Colgrove | The Worlds that Kill Us (Pt. 1) – The Journal of Global Health

Check out our recent 2-part podcast on the history of epidemiology through the lens of tobacco and diet restrictions!
Part 1: https://www.ghjournal.org/dr-james-colgrove-the-worlds-that-kill-us-pt-1/
Part 2: https://www.ghjournal.org/dr-james-colgrove-the-worlds-that-kill-us-pt-2/

For more thought-provoking interviews, visit us at our "What is Global Health" website at https://www.ghjournal.org/category/wigh/

Bryan Chen In this episode of What is Global Health Dr. James Colgrove, professor sociomedical sciences, speaks about the history of epidemiology starting from the 20th century. He balances individual rights and government intervention through the lens of tobacco or diet restrictions.

12/05/2019

For the final event this semester, JGH partnered with Native American Council of Columbia University to host "Health & Native American Communities," in conversation with Dr. Ana Navas-Acien, Charles Whalen, and Rick Chavolla. Their unique experiences and perspectives helped us learn more about some of the systemic injustices Native American communities face, and the effects of those injustices on the health and wellbeing of Native American communities.

Special thanks to our speakers:
Ana Navas-Acien, MD MPH | Professor of Environmental Sciences at Mailman School of Public Health
Charles Whalen | New York Indian Council
Rick Chavolla | Board Chair of the American Indian Community House

09/28/2019

The Journal of Global Health Fall 2019 Executive Board
Editors-in-chief: Chandana Golla & Katie Long
Managing Editors: James Bernstein & Lynn Bi
Executive Editor: Joshua Choe
Senior Editors: Jesse Martinez-Kratz Anisha Tyagi Harrison Zhang
Online Chairs: Ally Han & Renee Ren
Business and Communications Chairs: Izan Declet Cruz & Aurelia Weickart

Special thanks to Jesse for the photo!

04/28/2017

For our final event for our JGH Speaker Series at Columbia University, BCB Director Nathan Lam invited Dr. James Colgrove for a conversation on the effect of political polarization on attitudes towards vaccination. Because public health mandates are greatly uncentralized, he reminded us that as future physicians, researchers, and policy-makers, we have a very unique role in shaping scientific attitudes in our own communities.

04/10/2017

JGH Online Podcasts

Want more Global Health in your day? Our podcast is a great listen for a daily jog or commute! Now you can find us on SoundCloud as jghonline or iTunes as JGH-Online-Podcasts!

https://soundcloud.com/jghonline
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/jgh-online-podcasts/id1219813255?mt=2

Freely available podcasts to listen to regarding global health!

04/06/2017

JGH Speaker Events

04/06/2017

Thank you to all those who came to the 2nd event of our JGH Speaker Series. We heard a truly insightful talk from Dr. Salim Abdool Karim about HIV-TB prevention. His research has made a profound impact globally on prevention strategies headed by both the United Nations and World Health Organization.

03/20/2017

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Fatty Liver in Dehui City of Jilin Province of Northeastern China – The Journal of Global Health

Take a sneak peek at our Fall 2016 cover story on fatty liver disease here on our website! (in press now!)

The prevalence of fatty liver disease (FLD), a chronic disorder that includes alcoholic liver disease (ALD) and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) ranges from 1% to 50% and varies with age, gender and occupation in different districts of China. Some studies have shown that FLD especially NAFL...

03/20/2017

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03/20/2017

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03/19/2017

The World of Tuberculosis – Dr. Mathema (Part I) – The Journal of Global Health

New podcast! We chat with Dr Mathema about tuberculosis and what our experience with TB can teach us about global response to infectious disease - tune in!

How can we see tuberculosis from a global perspective, and what can it teach us about global health in terms of disease treatment, research, and international collaboration?

12/04/2016

What is Global Health: Health Access Equity Unit and the future of Healthcare

Check out our newest podcast in the "What is Global Health?" channel!
https://youtu.be/jO8Pi8NqnlQ
Dr. Ashwin Vasan, the current executive director of the Health Access Equity Unit in the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, speaks on the significance of the Health Access Equity Unit and the role government plays in the development of healthcare domestically and globally. He shares his ideas on the future of healthcare in light of the 2016 general election and emphasizes the importance of citizen involvement in public health issues.

Dr. Ashwin Vasan, the current executive director of the Health Access Equity Unit in the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, speaks on the...

10/10/2016

The GoViral Study

Check out our newest podcast "The GoViral Study"! The GoViral Study is a community participatory research study that was initiated in 2013 . It aims to map, monitor and measure the spread of acute respiratory infections within and across communities using a novel participatory disease surveillance strategy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PZ7zDYyjOo&feature=youtu.beim

Join us, as learn more about the GoViral Study from Professor Rumi Chunara and Sofia Ahsanuddin, her Research Associate. The GoViral Study is a community par...

07/18/2016

Spring 2016

We're excited to launch the release of our Spring/Summer 2016 issue! This issue features papers on the effect of armed conflicts and natural disasters on healthcare and mental health, and more. Check it out here or on our website, http://www.ghjournal.org.

http://bit.ly/JGH_SS2016

Volume VI Issue II

07/09/2016

We're excited to announce that our Spring 2016 issue will be released in the coming week! Our theme for this issue is armed conflicts. Stay tuned for more info!

Best,
The JGH Team

07/09/2016

We're excited to announce that our Spring 2016 issue will be released in the coming week! Our theme for this issue is armed conflicts. Stay tuned for more info!

Best,
The JGH Team

05/01/2016

What is Global Health?

The Journal of Global Health's Online content has just launched a new Youtube Channel! Subscribe and stay tuned for all new "What is Global Health?" podcasts, as well as remastered older podcasts! Our newest podcast are already ready to view, and cover a wide range of groundbreaking Global Health issues and perspectives!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvHH_FEcVFrls7D0xz2ObZg

01/27/2016

JGH Board Member Application

Join JGH for our Spring 2016 issue! Positions are open for all of our boards (Editorial Review Board, Business & Communications Board, Online/Podcast Board, Design & Layout Team, HTML Team, Publication & Distribution Team).

Apply at http://bit.ly/1PZ51zA by Friday, January 29th at 5PM.

To learn more about each board and its respective responsibilities, visit us at http://www.ghjournal.org/join-us/.

If you experience problems filling out this application or have questions about the role of an associate for any of the boards, please do not hesitate to email us at [email protected]. We're excited to hear from all of you!

12/12/2015

JGH End of Semester Party!

12/04/2015

Journal of Global Health Spring 2015 Issue.
Cover design by Stephanie Cohen, Tufts/SMFA 2016. Contact at [email protected]

12/04/2015

The Journal of Global Health's cover photo

11/16/2015

www.ghjournal.org

The Journal of Global Health (JGH) is accepting submissions for Spring 2016!
We are an international media organization dedicated to featuring original student research in public health, spotlighting grassroots public health activism led by students, and examining the philosophical underbelly of science research. Our organization manages Columbia's first-ever podcast on science philosophy in addition to being the premier, undergraduate-run public health publication of Columbia University. With submissions, subscribers, and authors representing over 70 institutions spanning 5 continents, we are proudly one of Columbia's fastest-growing and largest student organizations.

For any questions or submissions, please email us at:
[email protected]

Visit our website for more information:
http://www.ghjournal.org/

10/07/2015

JGH Business and Communications Board Application Fall 2015

The Journal of Global Health is currently accepting applications for the Business and Communications Board (BCB)! Join today to:
- Gain insights into medicine, public health, and international development
- Build relationships with big corporations in NYC
- Develop effective sales and marketing skills
- Perfect your resume!
Follow the link for the application!
Deadline: Midnight Thursday, October 8th.

http://goo.gl/forms/IG5G8OZiUI

JGH is Columbia’s first student-run public health publication and an international media organization. Our subscribers and authors representing 89 institutions in 20 countries spanning 5 continents.

09/16/2015

www.ghjournal.org

The Journal of Global Health is accepting applications for Fall 2015--with openings on our Editorial, Online, Business and Communications, HTML and Design and Layout boards, no matter what your interest we have a position for you! Come by our info session TONIGHT, from 9-10 PM in Hamilton 317 (snacks will be provided!).

09/12/2015

Hello all, the JGH Executive Board has an opening for a Distribution and PR Manager for Fall 2015. This person’s responsibilities will include expanding our subscriber list and increasing the number and range of our submissions, as well as being in charge of distribution of our printed journals. Applicants of any year, major and school are welcome. The application can be found here: http://goo.gl/forms/pMezilx9XC. The application is due by midnight Friday, September 18th. Please email [email protected] with any questions.

05/04/2015

Last JGH meeting of the year!

05/04/2015

Final JGH meeting of the year, with lots of birthdays to celebrate!

03/02/2015

The Journal of Global Health (JGH) has positions available for Spring 2015. We are an international media organization dedicated to featuring original student research in public health, spotlighting grassroots public health activism led by students, and examining the philosophical underbelly of science research. Our organization manages Columbia's first-ever podcast on science philosophy in addition to being the premier, undergraduate-run public health publication of Columbia University. With submissions, subscribers, and authors representing over 70 institutions spanning 5 continents, we are proudly one of Columbia's fastest-growing and largest student organizations.

Interested in finance or business? Our Business and Communications Board members talk to various businesses to secure advertisements, as well as managing the finances of the organization. Not interested in finance, but have HTML or Photoshop/Illustrator skills? These teams work on the JGH website, ghjournal.org, and the layout of the printed publication. Apply to our HTML, Design and Layout Boards, or Business and Communications Board by emailing your resume to [email protected]!

02/14/2015

Board game night to ring in a new semester and a brand new JGH board!