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Introducing My Public Health Night School Project

Let me teach you about my profession.

1d ago

Introducing My Public Health Night School Project

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Microbial Instincts

Measles Is a Big Deal, Even if You Have Never Seen a Person With It

Why 124 cases among Texas’ 31.3 million residents is troubling.

3d ago

Digitally-colorized, thin-section transmission electron microscopic image of a single measles virus particle, with the viral nucleocapsid situated underneath the viral envelope, surrounded by surface projections.

3d ago

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BeingWell

The Students Are Not Okay

I’ve been noticing a trend in my graduate students, and it’s worrying me.

3d ago

A group of people is seated in a modern conference room with rows of gray chairs that have wooden armrests. A speaker, dressed in a gray blazer and dark pants, sits on a stool at the front, facing the audience. The speaker raises one hand, engaging with the attendees. Several audience members, dressed in a mix of business casual and casual attire, have their hands raised in response. The group is diverse in appearance, with varying hairstyles, facial features, and clothing styles.

3d ago

Analyzing Publicly Available Data on Measles in Texas and New Mexico

Insights from public data gives a picture of where measles could appear next.

3d ago

A person with light skin is lying on a hospital bed with their eyes closed. Their face is covered in a reddish, blotchy rash. Their dark hair is slightly disheveled, and their expression appears tense. A small card with a hand-drawn “I” symbol is held up near their shoulder. The lighting in the room is dim and casts a yellowish hue over the image. The background consists of white pillows and bedding.

3d ago

Published in
The Quantastic Journal

Public Health Is Not About Radical Change

Rarely is a public health program revolutionary, at least not instantly.

4d ago

A person wearing a dark suit and light-colored shirt is holding a large burger with both hands. The burger has a toasted brioche bun, a thick patty, fresh green lettuce, tomato slices, and other leafy greens. The person’s mouth is open in a wide smile, showing excitement. In the foreground, a black bowl filled with crispy golden French fries is partially visible. The background is blurred, suggesting a restaurant or casual dining setting.

4d ago

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Highest Happiness

The One Date That Changed It All

Cold pizza. Bagged salad. Good company and conversation, and getting the dishes done.

Feb 18

A cozy living room with a light blue couch, where two people are lounging together. One person, with curly black hair and wearing a white shirt and denim shorts, is lying across the couch, leaning into the other person, who has short, light brown hair and is wearing a black t-shirt and gray shorts. They are smiling and looking at each other. A wooden coffee table in front of them holds two glasses of orange juice, a bowl of snacks, a remote control, and some books. A floor lamp casts a warm glow

Feb 18

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Microbial Instincts

The First Anti-Vaccine Activism and Its Modern-Day Echoes

Everything old is new again. And I’m not surprised, just disappointed.

Feb 18

A large crowd of people is gathered at a protest, holding signs and flags. Many signs express opposition to mandatory vaccinations, with messages like “No Mandatory Vaccines,” “Not Anti-Vax, Pro Choice,” and “No Forced Vaccinations.” Some signs use strong language against vaccination policies. Various flags, including those of Australia, Venezuela, and Albania, are visible. The crowd is diverse, with individuals wearing hats, sunglasses, and casual clothing, engaging in chants or conversations.

Feb 18

Published in
The Quantastic Journal

The Kansas Tuberculosis Crisis Is a Wake-Up Call We Can’t Ignore

One of our oldest bacterial foes continues to wreak havoc in an era of antibiotics and vaccines.

Feb 12

A person holds a petri dish with both hands, examining bacterial colonies growing on an agar plate. The dish is divided into four sections, each containing different colony patterns. The hands are in focus, while the background, which includes laboratory equipment like a metal burner and plastic-wrapped materials, is blurred. The lighting has a soft, bluish hue, giving the scene a sterile, scientific atmosphere.

Feb 12

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STEM Parenting

Using Old Tech to Teach My Daughter Even Older Math

Preparing my daughter to not be paralyzed in the absence of a microprocessor.

Feb 7

A close-up of a wooden slide rule, showing various logarithmic scales and numerical markings. The slide rule has patent numbers printed along the top edge and includes scales labeled with numbers such as 1.3, 1.35, and 1.4. The background features a colorful surface with handwritten text and designs.

Feb 7

Published in
The Quantastic Journal

There Are Cost-Effective and Science-Based Ways to Stop Drug Overdose Deaths

You don’t have to crash the economy or go to war to do something about fentanyl overdoses and deaths in the United States.

Feb 5

A close-up photograph of a dark surface featuring a skull and crossbones symbol made from a white powdery substance. To the left, a purple American Express credit card is partially visible. On the right, a rolled-up banknote with a faint portrait is placed near a small line of the same white powder, suggesting drug use. The image conveys themes of drug addiction and danger.

Feb 5

René F. Najera, MPH, DrPH

René F. Najera, MPH, DrPH

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DrPH in Epidemiology. Public Health Instructor. Father. Husband. "All around great guy." https://linktr.ee/rene.najera

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