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03/22/2020

For a limited time, SpringerNature is making select chapters of my book “Health, Science, and Place: A New Model” free to the general public, for education and awareness of approaches for dealing with pandemics. Check this out at: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-319-12003-4

05/14/2018

Thrilled to be interviewed by the Washington Post on the importance of place in your health:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/where-you-live-has-a-bigger-impact-on-happiness-and-health-than-you-might-imagine/2018/05/11/16be7126-2c55-11e8-8ad6-fbc50284fce8_story.html

And geography may someday be an important part of your medical records.

04/26/2018

Delighted to see Baylor College of Medicine hold a course on GeoMedicine!

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Geomedicine--The-Fundamentals-of-Health-and-Place.html?soid=1104612157642&aid=raJgWHhV1-0

03/01/2018

For a recap of my presentation to TCNJ students and faculty, please see: http://www.tcnjsignal.net/2018/02/27/56885/

International medical geography and public health expert Amy Blatt presented her lecture, “Geomedicine: How Locations Affect Your Health,” as part of the College’s weekly Brown Bag Series on Friday…

02/14/2018

TCNJ Brown Bag Series ~ "Geomedicine: How Locations Affects Your Health" presented by Dr. Amy Blatt,International Expert in Medical Geography & Public Health

WHEN Friday, February 23, 2018, 12:30 – 1:30pm

NOTE This event is free and open to the public; it will take place in the Mildred & Ernest E. Mayo Concert Hall, Music Building. Feel free to bring your lunch and relax!

Visitor Parking information is available at: http://parking.pages.tcnj.edu/resources/visitors-guests/

Description:
Hosted by Communication Studies
Co-sponsored by the Center for Health Communication and by the Public Health Communication Club

Hear Stanford biology grad Dr. Amy Blatt share her insights from her latest book, Health, Science and Place: A New Model. The book describes striking applications of geography in medicine, public health, and patient care. Dr. Blatt will discuss the role of geography in health care and the importance of a patient’s personal residential history in the diagnosis and prognosis of disease.

This promises to be an engaging talk for anyone interested in public health research, medicine, or breakthrough concepts using geography and mapping technology to understand a person’s overall health and well-being.

SHORT BIO:

Dr. Blatt is a medical geographer and public health researcher with over 20 years of experience in the fields of geography, science, and public health. She holds a BS in biological sciences from Stanford and PhD in geography from the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Blatt was on the faculty at West Chester University and a guest lecturer at Villanova University. She has served as guest editor of the International Journal of Applied Geospatial Research and the Journal of Map and Geography Libraries. She is currently employed at Vanguard.

ARTS VENUE Mildred and Ernest E. Mayo Concert Hall

https://communicationstudies.tcnj.edu/calendar/?trumbaEmbed=eventid%3D124746903%26view%3Devent%26-childview%3D

07/02/2017

In a recent podcast on "Empowered Patient Radio," Dr. Amy Blatt discusses the importance of geography in understanding your health. Learn more at: http://empoweredpatientradio.com/place-is-a-vital-sign-with-amy-blatt

Amy Blatt, biologist and international expert in geography, GIS and public health and author of Health, Science and Place: A New Model talks about the need to include where a person lives, works, and plays to understand their health, how geo-spatial medicine experts look at mass gatherings and the R...

07/02/2017

Learn about geographic information and library sciences at: https://www.routledge.com/authors/i16414-amy-blatt

A medical geographer and public health advocate, Dr. Amy Blatt stands at the intersection of health, science, and place. She holds a BS in biological sciences from Stanford University and PhD in geography from the University of Cincinnati.

04/09/2017

Is open-access data your friend or foe? Read this article to find out:

http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15420353.2015.1125405?journalCode=wmgl20

(2016). Open-Access Geospatial Data: Promise and Potential. Journal of Map & Geography Libraries: Vol. 12, No. 2, pp. 216-222. doi: 10.1080/15420353.2015.1125405

04/09/2017

How can you volunteer your geographic information? Is this a good idea? Check out this article about volunteered geographic information (VGI):

http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15420353.2015.1009609?journalCode=wmgl20

(2015). The Benefits and Risks of Volunteered Geographic Information. Journal of Map & Geography Libraries: Vol. 11, No. 1, pp. 99-104. doi: 10.1080/15420353.2015.1009609

12/11/2016

http://mapsontheweb.zoom-maps.com/post/154213522879/number-of-bird-species-by-us-county

12/25/2014

Very pleased to announce the publication of a book monograph by Springer, entitled "Health, Science, and Place: A New Model"

http://www.springer.com/earth+sciences+and+geography/geographical+information+systems/book/978-3-319-12002-7

The main focus of this monograph is synthesizing the importance of geographic approaches to public health and patient care. The chapters are organized into four themed sections: the role of geography in health care reform; the ...

08/24/2014

Want to live in a healthier community? Learn about adaptive management and health impact assessments in the planning process:

http://issuu.com/urbanplanninganddevelopment/docs/issue_four

Urban Planning and Economic Development News Magazine provides educational information and services in urban planning and environmental conservation in a multi media format to an interconnected global community that will both enable individuals and communities to adapt to new holistic techniques and…

08/24/2014

Learn about tracking disease with Dr. Amy Blatt, editor of a special theme issue on geospatial applications in disease surveillance, for IGI-Global:

http://www.igi-global.com/newsroom/archive/developments-disease-surveillance-prevention-outbreak/1537/

The International Journal of Applied Geospatial Research (IJAGR) specializes in studies from applied geography that interface with geographic information science and technology.

08/24/2014

How has technology changed the way we produce and consume maps?

http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15420353.2013.793226 #.Uu7odxBdVic

(2013). Technological Changes in Maps and Cartography. Journal of Map & Geography Libraries: Vol. 9, No. 3, pp. 361-367. doi: 10.1080/15420353.2013.793226

08/24/2014

Ever curious about how climate change can affect your water quality and supply? Check out:
http://www.terrafirm.com/index_files/2007_JEI.pdf

08/24/2014

How does human disturbance affect wetland landscape patterns? Check out how historical GIS data can be used to monitor the encroachment of human developments on wetlands! http://link.springer.com/article/10.1023%2FA%3A1013139525277

High productivity and accessibility have made coastal wetlands attractive sites for human settlements. This study analyzed the patterns of wetland landscapes in Galveston Bay, Texas, USA. The first objective of the study was to describe the relationships between the fractal dimension of wetland boun…

08/23/2014

Interested in recent issues in medical geography? Peruse "Perspectives in Medical Geography" edited by Dr. Amy Blatt. It is now available in Kindle format at: http://www.amazon.com/Perspectives-Medical-Geography-Applications-Librarians-ebook/dp/B00KX7BVUI/ref=sr_1_2

Medical geography is a fascinating area of rapidly evolving study that aims to analyse and improve worldwide health issues based on the geographical factors which have an impact on them. Perspectives in Medical Geography will appeal to both novice and seasoned researchers looking to be informed o...

02/03/2014

Explore exciting career opportunities as a geography major, in this new book from Pearson Higher Education. Dr. Amy Blatt contributes to the chapter on careers in business and industry.

http://www.pearsonhighered.com/bookseller/product/Practicing-Geography/9780321811158.page

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