Why Asian American Public Health Issues Remain Overlooked, and Why Better Data Matters
As an Asian American teenager, I’ve always heard people say that our community is healthy, successful, smart, or that we don’t really face the same struggles other groups do. I used to think of these stereotypes too, but the more I’ve learned, the more I’ve realized how misleading these assumptions can be. A recent study…
Ticks Take Over Martha’s Vineyard
Have you ever had a tick on you? I remember last year, when I was doing yard work on my Grandpa’s house in Martha’s Vineyard, my mom found 3 ticks on me when I was done! I’ve always heard that ticks are bad, and that you should stay away/remove them but I never fully understood…
What is Polio and how it is relevant to us today
How are you all doing today? It’s April Break and I’m doing well since I’m getting a much needed break from school. Remember the story I told you about my dad in the blog post “Vaccines?” Today, I want to take that conversation a little deeper. We’re going to talk about polio, what it is,…
Youth For Public Health 