Human Health Spotlight

This post is spotlighting two influential individuals in human health: Dr. Atul Gawande and Dr. Shiriki Kumanyika. Both of these individuals have held long, multidisciplinary careers in human health, and both have held positions in federal departments/agencies. Dr.

One Health and GDB: Human Health

Human Health in the Eyes of One Health 

Human health is an important part of the One Health triad. Incorporating One Health methods in human healthcare can expand healthcare workers’ understanding of the health issues affecting the individuals, communities, or populations they are working with. A One Health approach encourages healthcare professionals to consider the entire person/people they are working with in the context of their environment.