Monnat quoted in US News article on the opioid epidemic
"Opioids are a symptom and a symbol of far deeper issues in the U.S.," says Shannon Monnat, associate professor of sociology and Lerner Chair for Public Health Promotion. She points to deteriorating economic conditions, a lack of investment in schools, a quick-fix culture and a toxic mix of "pain, despair, disconnection and lack of opportunity" as upstream problems that have fed into the nation's current drug crisis.
Maxwell faculty secure RWJF grant to study preemption effect on health
The team, which includes Doug Wolf, professor of public administration and international affairs, Shannon Monnat, associate professor of sociology, and Jennifer Karas Montez, professor of sociology, will explore pre-emption’s effect on geographic inequities in health, focusing on labor and environmental policies.
Lerner Center’s Monday Mile an alternative to New Year’s resolutions
“All you have to do is map a route wherever you’re at, gather your group and have fun walking!” says Shannon Monnat, associate professor of sociology and Lerner Chair for Public Health Promotion. "Many organizations, universities and cities have adopted the Monday Mile activity and have seen great results," she adds.
CNN: "Forget New Year's health goals; try Monday resolutions instead"
Monnat weighs in on two NYS proposals to combat drug crisis on NPR
According to Shannon Monnat, associate professor of sociology and Lerner Chair for Public Health Promotion, politicians are looking for quick fixes because of their short terms in office and public health in the U.S. too often treats problems after they appear. "If we were to invest similar money into revitalizing social infrastructure and economic infrastructure and our educational system we would see long term benefits," she says.
Lerner Center, Monday Mile featured by CDC for inclusivity
The Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion's Monday Mile program was featured on the CDC website on International Day of Persons with Disabilities for incorporating the principles of inclusion in the design of new Monday Mile routes.
The Lerner Center's Monday Miles are Celebrated on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Northside Walk Audit
Monnat discusses opioid crisis, rural challenges in WSKG article
According to Shannon Monnat, Lerner Chair for Public Health Promotion, the opioid crisis is not disproportionately rural, but mortality rates among different rural areas vary drastically, depending on factors such as work stability and social infrastructure like churches or sport leagues.
Madison County Celebrates Monday Mile Day
The Madison County Rural Health Council celebrated their Monday Mile walking program with healthy snacks, prizes, and group Monday Miles.
Monnat discusses opioid crisis, 2016 election on INET video blog
Shannon Monnat, associate professor of sociology and Lerner Chair for Public Health Promotion, explains how Trump overperformed in places with high rates of drug use, suicide, and family distress. According to Monnat, Trump's message of economic nationalism and promises to bring back manufacturing jobs resonated with people in these areas who felt left behind by globalization and the decline of traditional industries.
Karas Montez addresses education, health disparities at ASA meeting
Faculty Fellows Program Announced
The Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion at the Maxwell School announced its inaugural Lerner Center Faculty Fellows Grant Program, which will fund at least two research/evaluation awards in the areas of population health and health promotion. Awards up to a maximum of $25,000 will last up to 24 months.
Monnat weighs in on new research on opioid use, 2016 election results
Monnat discusses opioid overdose rates in rural New England on New Hampshire Public Radio
Shannon Monnat, associate professor of sociology and Lerner Chair for Public Health Promotion says long-running challenges in many rural communities are the underlying drivers of the increase in opioid overdose rates, things like economic decline and social isolation.
Karas Montez discusses college major, future health on KJZZ Radio