Dani Weissert

Writing Fellow

Dani Weissert is an MPH candidate at Boston University School of Public Health, focusing on global health and maternal and child health. She cares deeply about sexual and reproductive health justice, rural health, the ethics of program delivery, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) issues. In her free time, she enjoys reading, rock climbing, and being outdoors.

Dani's Work:

07.18.2024 Rearview shot of a young woman looking at a variety of products in a pharmacy aisle

Health Equity

Menstrual and Intimate Care Product Disparities

Women of color and women who are less educated are more likely to use hygiene products with added scents and other harmful ingredients.

Fellow Dani Weissert

07.10.2024 A Little Free Library with books inside on a rural neighborhood street

Health Equity

Improving Health Literacy One Book at a Time

Little Free Libraries stocked with health-related books may be a promising way to promote health literacy in rural areas.

Fellow Dani Weissert

06.26.2024 Young woman sitting at table talking with doctor via telehealth appointment on her laptop

Click to Care: Telehealth Abortion Services

Telehealth abortion services have become a pillar of reproductive care post-Dobbs, offering the unique benefit of receiving care at home.

Fellow Dani Weissert

06.18.2024 Rural hospital facility with a 'Closed' sign out front

Health Equity

The Toll of Rural Hospital Closures

From economic decline and unemployment to worsening health outcomes, rural hospital closures harm the health of the surrounding community.

Fellow Dani Weissert

06.13.2024 person holding an animal collar, grieving. pet loss concept

Whispers of Wagging Tails: Silent Shadows of Grief

Grief after pet loss is not widely understood or respected. Allowing space for this grief can help others feel less alone.

Fellow Dani Weissert

06.06.2024 Group of community health workers

Health Equity

Retaining Community Health Workers

Dissatisfaction with organizational support, pay, and job security doubled the likelihood of community health workers intending to quit their jobs.

Fellow Dani Weissert