Devin O'Donnell

Devin O’Donnell

Devin O’Donnell, a 2021 Public Health Post fellow, is an MPH candidate at the Boston University School of Public Health focusing on community health and human rights. She is interested in the intersection of climate change and health, more specifically how community mobilization and cohesion are necessary for mitigation and adaptation efforts. Devin is working with the BUSPH Program on Climate and Health and the American Red Cross in these realms. In her free time, you can find Devin reliving her bakery days or exploring the nearby trails.
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Dust cloud over farm house
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From Dust to Dust

How dust will impact human health in the future will be determined by land use practices, climate variability, and climate change.

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plastics in ocean
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Turning the Tide

A functioning global ocean is essential to maintaining the ecosystems that support human life.

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pills dropping
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Killer Bugs

New drug development and reducing antibiotic overuse may help fight antimicrobial resistance.

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Does Data Matter to Policymakers?

Research findings could be used to motivate elected officials to put greater emphasis on evidence in their decision-making process.

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mayors data
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Mayor X, MPH

Diversifying city health initiatives can provide widespread benefits to communities.

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Chart showing reading level by state
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Read on Lead

Lead poisoning prevention materials may not be at an accessible reading level for the target audience.

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wildfire data
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Up in Flames

Projection maps show that the threat of wildfires will only escalate due to climate change, and the disruption goes beyond acreage destroyed.

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domestic violence covid data
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Harm at Home

A study analyzed the number of police reports for domestic violence in the first six months of the Covid-19 pandemic in 77 distinct communities in Chicago.

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