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Public Administration is Public Health
William Henry Welch, founding Dean of the Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health, stated it best. “There are no social, no industrial, no economic problems which are…
Working with ASPA Affiliates to Prevent Prostate Cancer
As President of the Sacramento Chapter and a 26-year member of ASPA, I was recently tested for prostate cancer and like most cancer patients, embarked upon a self-education project that…
‘I Will Think of You Everyday,’ on Acknowledging Sacrifice
It is difficult to acknowledge loss where it is misunderstood. Do we have the capacity to recognize that our actions can at times result in loss for those we are…
The Neolithic Revolution in Public Health
Public health faces radical change in the coming years. Recent federal policies that impact health care delivery will also affect the public health system. The Health Information Technology for Clinical…
Holistic Wellness: Preparing Our Youth for the Future
While focus in education appears to be on the highest possible test score, one cannot help but wonder how this affects the health of our youth in general. With extracurricular…
Experiencing the Risks and Rewards of Foreign Service
In the course of my career I have had the opportunity to serve my country overseas in two capacities. The first one was when I enlisted in the U.S. Army…
Life with My Dad as a Foreign Service Officer
My father enjoyed an extensive, rich career with the U.S. Foreign Service for a span of over thirty years. After passing the rigorous exam containing several portions (written, oral, medical,…
Best Practices for a Successful Foreign Service Tour of Duty
When I first landed on foreign soil, it soon became apparent that my specialized education and training at the hands of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations were not…
Foreign Service Then and Now: Has Anything Changed?
Foreign Service is a well-known professional activity in many global societies whose highlights include travel to far away countries to serve as the representative of a country and its government.…
Successful Collaboration in the City of Hampton, Virginia Budgetary Process
“Borrowing trouble and just increasing our workload!” That is a common passing thought when governmental entities consider expanding upon their use of social media to encourage public engagement and participation…
Cities Around the Nation Honor Crime Victims and Advocates During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (April 21-27) provides an opportunity to increase awareness of the challenges faced by crime victims and to highlight the long struggle to establish victims’ rights,…
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