Ryan Landi's Public Health Blog

Ryan is originally from Rockford, Illinois. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Augustana College (Rock Island, IL) in 2009. He is a third year dual degree Master of Public Health (MPH) in Policy and Master of Health Administration (MHA) student. He has completed internships with TRICARE Management Activity in San Diego, CA and the Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System (ICVAHCS) and is continuing to work on the University of Iowa’s Emergency Preparedness Plan with the State Hygienic Lab. The past couple years, Ryan has served as president of the environmental group, ECO Hawk, which he helped form with other College of Public Health (CPH) students in the fall of '09. He also served as the VP of Professional Development on the Iowa Student Association of Healthcare Leaders (ISAHL). As a GRA for the MPH program, Ryan will meet with prospective students and keep them updated with current MPH events via Twitter and Facebook and can be followed on his blog located on the CPH’s website.

This student blog is unedited and does not necessarily reflect the views of the College of Public Health or the University of Iowa.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

TSA and Pardoning the Turkey!

Good Morning!

I have included some funny bumper stickers about the TSA full body scanners and pat downs that seem to be the topic of talk on the news networks today, but wanted to focus on the Holiday that is upon most Americans, Thanksgiving!

What do you have to be thankful for, is it family, friends and act of kindness by another. Is it public health efforts that have saved millions of lives around the world, including clean drinking water and traffic signs that keep those traveling this weekend safe on the roads. Whatever your thankful for, remember there are those out there that still need to be reached by public health and that even in the United States, issues such as poverty are very real.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and Safe Travels :)

Ryan














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