Health Checks on History
History’s outbreaks, policies and turning points in public health - and the lessons they keep teaching us.
“This is a magnificent publication exploring public health in historical case studies. Posts are engaging, well-substantiated, and beautifully written.
The author has deep, sincere, empathy for the people he writes about.
Finally, each post raises questions for our time and provides valuable lessons. ”...”
Christian Orlic, Dispatches from a Wonderer
“Deftly written, expertly researched lessons from health's history for today's public health conversations.”...”
Kristin Gourlay, Magic Silver Bullet
“Ming Yang's meticulously researched posts reveal how past epidemics and social movements reverberate through today's public health crises. ”...”
Amit Chandra, MD, Apothek Dispatch