Armenian Public Health

01/19/2022

The Unites States is now providing 4 free at-home Rapid COVID-19 tests for every residential address through the USPS! 😯 Registering is super easy.

Visit the link in our post to sign up:
special.usps.com/testkits

+ Orders will ship for free starting in January 📦

10/25/2021

Ever wondered about how state & local public health government organizations work? 🤔

Here's a basic breakdown of California's public health infrastructure. ⬆️

Look up the infrastructure in your own state or country and let us know what you find! ☝🏼 Keep in mind that non-profit and non-governmental organizations along with educational institutions play an IMPORTANT role in public health research and practice! 🧬
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09/28/2021

is returning, and we’re exicted to continue sharing public health content with our community! 👩‍⚕️🩺😷

In light of recent laws that restrict and criminalize abortion in many states in the U.S., most notably in Texas, we’d like to share some points about how abortion restrictions impact maternal and child health.

Read our post to find out more, and make sure to check out our cited sources!

04/24/2021

Today we commemorate the 1.5 million lives lost at the hands of the Ottoman Empire in 1915. We recognize the legacy of trauma that burdens descendants of Armenian Genocide survivors and honor the resilience of the Armenian people.

03/30/2021

The past year has been consequential on a global scale, but the Armenian people have faced historical and unique challenges that continue today.

What is the role of primary care in Armenia, what are it’s strengths and weaknesses, and what has COVID-19 and the war with Azerbaijan taught us about Armenia’s healthcare system?

Members of the Public Health Working Group for Armenia, Michael Abassian (MPH Candidate) and Lara Rostomian (MS Candidate) have published an article titled “Primary Care in Armenia: Overview and Role of Policy in Health System Strengthening” in the Spring 2021 Issue of the Berkeley Public Policy Journal (page 22)! Read to find out some proposed policies and strategies for health system strengthening!

Link to Publication: https://bppj.berkeley.edu/spring-2021-journal/

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03/25/2021

Armenia faces third wave of coronavirus cases

Armenian health officials are sounding the alarm of a third wave of COVID-19 cases just as the country commences the vaccination phase. Armenia experienced its first spike in coronavirus infections last summer, when the highest [...]

03/22/2021

COVID-19 cases are RISING once again in Armenia‼️

An updated graph shows new data put together by . As vaccines roll out, please remember to continue frequent hand washing, mask wearing, and social distancing. Armenia has substantially reduced COVID cases before. Please stay vigilant!

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03/13/2021

Vaccine rollout is well underway in many parts of the world! 😷 💉 🌎

Let’s visualize some clinical trial and surveillance data ranging from Moderna to Sputnik. Check out the number of participants affected from COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths, and COVID-19 vaccines. Consider the costs and benefits of receiving and not receiving the vaccine from trusted sources.
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03/06/2021

Let’s talk about the history of polio and how we’ve largely eradicated it in most parts of the world!

➡️ Frequent outbreaks of polio in the U.S. were not that long ago, still occurring in the mid 20th century. Through coordinated research and public health effort, successful vaccination campaigns have been able to eliminate the disease in the Western Hemisphere!

❗️Check out our post to learn more!

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