Adna Jaganjac

Adna Jaganjac graduated from Boston University School of Public Health with her MPH in 2024 with a focus on health care management and mental health. As a student, she was a 2023 PHP writing fellow. She is interested in improving quality and equity within health care delivery systems and increasing literacy around mental health.

Adna's Work:

03.28.2024 Historic housing buildings on the Upper West Side in New York City

The Cost of Stability: Affordable Housing and Health

Housing assistance programs are associated with reduced anxiety and stress, and increased feelings of control. But these programs alone cannot solve the health challenges associated with housing instability.

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03.18.2024 Symbol of the misinformation available on the internet about the coronavirus pandemic

Health Equity

Don’t Drink the Bleach: Understanding Conspiracy Theories and Misinformation

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and belief in misinformation were found to be symptoms of the same underlying traits, including perceived victimhood, conflictual behavior, and political ideology.

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03.12.2024 Illustration of man watering brain growing happy smiling face seedling plant. Employee wellness concept

Investing in Employee Well-Being

Paid sick leave can positively impact mental health, with employees with access to this benefit being 31-64% less likely to report experiencing depression or anxiety daily.

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03.08.2024 Selective focus on closed door and handles with blurred hallway, locker background. School safety concept

Safety or Stress? How Schools Address Gun Violence

With no federal regulation to address gun violence, safety measures like lockdown drills and armed personnel are commonplace in schools. But these practices take a toll on student mental health.

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03.04.2024 man taking care of his health by walking up stairs at a stadium

Stepping Toward Better Health

As Americans age, participating in daily accessible physical activity like stair climbing can reduce the risk of disease and improve overall health.

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02.26.2024 Sukhi Samra headshot

Health Equity

Sukhi Samra

Sukhi Samra, director of the Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration and Mayors for Guaranteed Income, discusses how the programs started and their response since, as well as how policymakers can construct initiatives that better fit the needs of communities.

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