https://chung384.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Erica Chung, MPHenThu, 26 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0100https://healthybuilding.net/blog/520-looking-to-strengthen-the-equity-conversation-how-about-including-building-materialsA whole lot of meaning is packaged in the word equity—a term Webster’s defines as “fairness or justice in the way people are treated.” However, the easiest way to understand equity is often through pictures, like the one below. While this photo considers height as an inequity, in real life, income, access to food and health care are often at the heart of equity discussions. Surprisingly, a critical topic often overlooked in the equity discussion is where we spent 90 percent of our lives—in buildThu, 26 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0100https://healthybuilding.net/blog/520-looking-to-strengthen-the-equity-conversation-how-about-including-building-materialshttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/60099/uploads/6fe4ade3-52e0-4497-a8c3-56ba85d63ef0.pdf3 month project investigating policy, public health and homeland security implications of invasive species and developing recommendations. Interviewed and collaborated with various federal agencies.Wed, 15 May 2019 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/60099/uploads/6fe4ade3-52e0-4497-a8c3-56ba85d63ef0.pdfhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/60099/uploads/067e1841-055b-40e6-9f55-192ec73bbefe.pdfFinal product for 3-month FMD research, interviewing agribusiness and federal agencies to understand policy and policy gaps. Presentation written, organized and developed by me for the Department of Homeland Security.Wed, 15 May 2019 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/60099/uploads/067e1841-055b-40e6-9f55-192ec73bbefe.pdfhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/60099/uploads/24aff5ac-bb21-4163-bcfc-14af204b9ae4.pdfAward-winning one page technical fact-sheet written and designed for the Department of Homeland Security.Wed, 15 May 2019 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/60099/uploads/24aff5ac-bb21-4163-bcfc-14af204b9ae4.pdfhttps://www.mailman.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news/turning-public-public-healthHarnessing her passion for the arts, MPH student Erica Chung translates public health topics and science findings into language that everyone can understand.Wed, 15 May 2019 00:00:00 +0100https://www.mailman.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news/turning-public-public-healthhttps://www.becausehealth.org/thinking-of-starting-a-garden-in-your-backyard-or-home-2629139440.htmlWhy You Should Care About Soil Contamination If You're Starting a Garden in Your Backyard Here's the dirt-y details you're going to want to know and what to do about itWed, 13 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://www.becausehealth.org/thinking-of-starting-a-garden-in-your-backyard-or-home-2629139440.htmlhttps://www.becausehealth.org/hot-tap-water-2580136552.htmlWhy We Don't Suggest Using Hot Tap For Cooking Hear us out on why cold tap water is better for pastaMon, 09 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0100https://www.becausehealth.org/hot-tap-water-2580136552.htmlhttps://www.becausehealth.org/alternatives-to-nonstick-pans-2579565909.htmlSo What's the Deal with Non-stick Baking Pans? Why you might really need to go on a shopping-spreeMon, 02 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0100https://www.becausehealth.org/alternatives-to-nonstick-pans-2579565909.html