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Kim's Nomination to Lead World Bank Brings Connections Between Global Health and Economic Development to Forefront

Apr 2, 2012
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Northwestern University Summit on Sustainability at Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management Jacobs Center

March 30, 2012 at 6pm to March 31, 2012 at 7pm
PHI Vice President for Global Health, Suzanne Petroni, will be speaking at this conference that calls on students, community members, and sustainability leaders to think critically about their work while building a community to advance social justice and sustainability. http://myesw.org/summit/?page_id=2 See More
Mar 5, 2012
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Suzanne Petroni liked Emily Teitsworth's blog post The Most Powerful Person in a World of Seven Billion
Oct 26, 2011
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Oct 24, 2011
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Reflections on a World of Seven Billion

A week from today, October 31, 2011, our planet will see its population hit the seven billion mark for the first time ever.How should we look at a world of seven billion people? A challenge, indeed, as ever more people means ever more mouths to feed; minds to educate; crops to grow; and bodies to protect, heal, employ and house. At the same time, our world’s growing population represent an opportunity; an opportunity to engage our mutual energies, technologies, and intellect in order to set our…See More
Oct 24, 2011
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Suzanne Petroni posted a blog post

Tell the Super-Committee to Support Global Health!

As the congressional Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction works toward a mid-November deadline to make significant cuts to our federal budget, committee members need to hear from supporters of public health - both domestically and globally.  Please take the opportunity NOW to write to committee co-chairs Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Representative Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) to let them know you support robust funding levels for domestic health and global health.  Your support will be…See More
Oct 4, 2011
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Jeff Meer commented on Suzanne Petroni's blog post Adolescents: The Opportunity to Break the NCD Cycle
"Has anyone else noticed that the word "adolescent" doesn't appear in the NCD Political Declaration issued by the UN?  Just the word "youth."  What does the UN have against adolescents?"
Sep 30, 2011
Dr Kate Armstrong commented on Suzanne Petroni's blog post Adolescents: The Opportunity to Break the NCD Cycle
"A fantastic blog - thanks so much Suzanne for highlighting the issues involved. Let's hope the NCD targets and monitoring framework to emerge in the coming months includes adolescents (and children!) in a meaningful way so that we can all work…"
Sep 28, 2011
Suzanne Petroni posted a blog post

Adolescents: The Opportunity to Break the NCD Cycle

Nearly half the world’s population – more than 3 billion people – is under the age of 25. This enormous cohort of young people represents tremendous hope and potential, as the vanguard of future societies from Boston to Bujumbura. At the same time, adolescents and young people have particular health needs, which distinguish them in significant ways from both children and adults.  After months of negotiations, the final political declaration approved by the UN last week recognized this fact –…See More
Sep 27, 2011
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Dialogue4Health commented on Suzanne Petroni's blog post 7 Billion Reasons
"Congratulations Dr. Petroni!"
Jul 29, 2011
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7 Billion Reasons

The world's population will soon hit 7 billion.  Read my latest article in the summer issue of Ms. Magazine (http://www.msmagazine.com/summer2011/7billionreasons.asp) to find out how investing in women's empowerment and comprehensive reproductive health can help to ensure the health and welfare of our growing global population. …See More
Jul 29, 2011
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Suzanne Petroni posted a blog post

7 Billion Reasons

The world's population will soon hit 7 billion.  Read my latest article in the summer issue of Ms. Magazine (http://www.msmagazine.com/summer2011/7billionreasons.asp) to find out how investing in women's empowerment and comprehensive reproductive health can help to ensure the health and welfare of our growing global population. …See More
Jul 29, 2011
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Jul 29, 2011
Suzanne Petroni commented on Amanda Keifer's blog post Action Through Innovation: International Reproductive Health and PHI
"Thanks for the great summary, Amanda!  Here's a link to the editorial:  http://www.arhp.org/Publications-and-Resources/Contraception-Journal/June-2011 ;"
May 24, 2011
Suzanne Petroni and Annie Andrianasolo are now friends
Dec 9, 2010
Suzanne Petroni replied to Marisel Brown's discussion Climate change, displacement and migration: Adaptation success or failure? in the group Climate Change and Public Health
"Thanks, Jade, for this thorough report! While there are tremendous challenges associated with forced migration, perhaps we can look to the positives and see migration as an opportunity to build strong health systems that truly meet the needs of the…"
Dec 2, 2010

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I'm the Vice President for Global Health at the Public Health Institute, working to expand PHI's work in the global arena.
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Reflections on a World of Seven Billion

Posted on October 24, 2011 at 11:57am 0 Comments

A week from today, October 31, 2011, our planet will see its population hit the seven billion mark for the first time ever.



How should we look at a world of seven billion people? A challenge, indeed, as ever more people means ever more mouths to feed; minds to educate; crops to grow; and bodies to protect, heal, employ and house. At the same time, our world’s growing population represent an opportunity; an opportunity to engage our mutual energies, technologies, and intellect in… Continue

Tell the Super-Committee to Support Global Health!

Posted on October 4, 2011 at 9:26pm 0 Comments

As the congressional Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction works toward a mid-November deadline to make significant cuts to our federal budget, committee members need to hear from supporters of public health - both domestically and globally.  

Please take the opportunity NOW to write to committee co-chairs Senator Patty…

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Adolescents: The Opportunity to Break the NCD Cycle

Posted on September 27, 2011 at 2:19pm 2 Comments



Nearly half the world’s population – more than 3 billion people – is under the age of 25. This enormous cohort of young people represents tremendous hope and potential, as the vanguard of future societies from Boston to Bujumbura. At the…

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7 Billion Reasons

Posted on July 29, 2011 at 6:14am 1 Comment

The world's population will soon hit 7 billion.  Read my latest article in the summer issue of Ms. Magazine (http://www.msmagazine.com/summer2011/7billionreasons.asp) to find out how investing in women's empowerment and comprehensive reproductive health can help to ensure the health and welfare of our growing global population. …

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At 10:36am on July 30, 2010, lisa awrey said…
Suzanne and Global Health folks,
We hope to see news from PHI's Washington office posted here often.
Welcome!

Lisa
At 9:16am on July 30, 2010, Dialogue4Health said…
Welcome! We look forward to your contributions!
 
 
 

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