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
“A thoughtful, accessible newsletter connecting historical health policies and figures to today’s global health challenges. In an era obsessed with innovation, Health Checks on History makes a compelling case for looking backward.”...”
allison, GRAY AREA
“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