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Childhood lead exposure after the phaseout of leaded gasoline: an ecological study of school-age children in Kampala, Uganda.BACKGROUND: Tetraethyl lead was phased out of gasoline in Uganda in 2005. Recent mitigation of an important source of lead exposure suggests examination and re-evaluation of the prevalence of childhood lead poisoning in this country. Ongoing concerns …
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Over-the-counter hearing aids: What will it mean for older AmericansIn October 2021 the Food and Drug Administration released draft rules creating a new class of hearing aids to be sold over the counter. Since Medicare does not cover hearing aids, the ready availability of low-cost aids is potentially good news for the …
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Alumni Spotlight: Errol Pierre (MPA-HPAM 2013)Errol Pierre (MPA-HPAM 2013), chief growth officer, Healthfirst Errol is a healthcare executive, educator, and Wagner alumnus who has built a career at the intersection of health equity, strategy, and public service. A graduate of Wagner’s Health Policy …
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Leading Large Scale Change in Government Large-scale change initiatives are efforts that require the collaboration of multiple agencies; the creation of detailed, shared protocols; the requisite shifts in organizational culture; strong personal commitment and leadership; and frequently the …
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Race/Ethnicity and Patient Confidence to Self-manage Cardiovascular Disease… Blustein, J., Valentine, M., Mead, H. & Regenstein, M. …
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Sean MillerSean (he/him) is a former teacher and swim coach. His work in teaching, coaching, and education policy spans over a decade from New York and New Jersey to the Middle East to teaching middle school in Baltimore. He worked for four years in administration …
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Matriculation and Leave of AbsenceTime to Completion Requirement Students must complete degree requirements in force at the time of their initial enrollment: five years for master’s degree students and seven to ten years for doctoral students. The time to complete degree requirements …
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IMPROVING IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF THE SUMMER READING PROGRAMThe Queens Public Library (QPL) is one of the largest public libraries in the US and serves the most diverse borough in New York City. QPL strives to create a more vibrant, informed, cohesive, and empowered society by focusing on the values of inclusion, …
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Full Steam Ahead Retreat Reflections 2022Designed for students with one year remaining at NYU Wagner, the "Full Steam Ahead" retreat offers time for reflection, forecasting, and skill building in an inclusive and collaborative environment. Read some comments below from students who took part in …
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A Message from Dean Sherry GliedA Message from Dean Sherry Glied Dear NYU Wagner Community, The unrelenting chain of episodes of police violence against people of color—the names George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery add to an unconscionably long list—and the tragic and …
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Research from Professor Laura Wherry among 10 most-read articles in Health Affairs in 2023A peer-reviewed article coauthored by Laura R. Wherry, Associate Professor of Economics and Public Service, was among the ten most-read research pieces published in 2023 in Health Affairs, a leading publication of health policy research.The article, …
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Health Services Management: Readings and CommentaryManagers of a healthcare organization have numerous demands on their time, their skills, their knowledge, and their budgets. They are responsible for adapting to change, managing their office, making effective decisions, among countless other tasks. This …
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Leda BloomfieldWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I wanted to find an urban planning school that connected planning to policy and to real people. I received traditional urban planning training, as well as non-traditional hands-on training in financial …
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Meet the OCS Staff Rachel DuBois, Director As Director of Career Services, Rachel is committed to connecting NYU Wagner students and alumni with the networks, resources, and opportunities they need to make significant and sustainable impact. This dynamic role allows her to …
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GASB Statement 34: Curriculum and Teaching Concerns for Schools of Public Policy and Management… Denison, D., Finkler, S.A. & Mead, D. …
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The Price of Promises MadeOther postemployment benefits (OPEB) represent a part of the compensation for people who work for the City of New York, just like salaries and other fringe benefits. OPEB are benefits promised to police officers, firefighters, teachers, and other civil …
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Health Services Management: Readings, Cases and CommentaryManagers of a healthcare organization have numerous demands on their time, their skills, their knowledge, and their budgets. They are responsible for adapting to change, managing their office, making effective decisions, among countless other tasks. This …
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The Price of Promises MadeNew York City’s municipal leaders have run up a tab of more than $95 billion and continue to charge about $5 billion more annually to this bill. The current debt equals about $30,000 for each household in New York City, and the burden will continue to …
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Course Overview: Human Resources Leading Talent DevelopmentThis course is designed for public and nonprofit leaders and managers rather than human resource professionals and provides a broad overview of human resources and talent leadership. Regardless of the role you’ll play in the public/nonprofit sector, your …