- Education:BS, Health Science, Boston University
MPH, Boston University School of Public Health
DPH, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
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- Email:jaklufts@bu.edu
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Jamie Klufts, DrPH(c), DPH, is a Lecturer in the Health Science Program at Boston University. Her public health practice is focused on using advocacy, policy change, and voting and elections to advance health equity and social justice. This work has included leading statewide coalitions to improve the quality and inclusiveness of sex and relationship education in public schools and increase access to public benefits such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Her interests also include health promotion, health communication, and practice-based teaching.
Courses Taught
SAR HS405: Health Science Practicum
Undergraduate Prerequisites: Senior standing - Practical experience in health care setting (health policy, administrative, constituent advocacy) in hospital, clinic, public health setting, government or non-governmental health agency setting. 2 or 4 credits. (Credits: Var)
SAR HS434: Global Health Policy and Governance
The world's countries--low-income nations in particular--face numerous health challenges, including pandemics like coronavirus and AIDS, spread of infectious diseases, reducing the incidence of maternal death in childbirth, climate change, food security, strengthening national health systems and managing a complex global health architecture. This course will examine these and other global health issues with an emphasis on the forces that shape global health policies and actions with an impact on peoples' health in an increasingly complex global governance context how you as an actor in global health can intervene to improve health conditions for the poor. The course uses an interdisciplinary approach to explore the relationship between the processes of globalization and global health policy and social, political, economic and environmental determinants. (Credits: 4)
SAR HS440: Qualitative Research Strategies in Global Health
Qualitative research methods are increasingly used in public health, and provide valuable insights into the local perspectives of study populations. This course provides practical strategies and methods for using qualitative research and includes the basic assumptions, approach and rationale for making qualitative research decisions, framing qualitative research questions, and designing appropriate research strategies. Examples will be drawn from current global health issues. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry II, Teamwork/Collaboration. (Credits: 4)
SAR HS462: Public Health Policy and Advocacy
The relationship between public health and health policy is undeniable. Policies shape the systems and determinants that influence our health and well-being every day. Health policies have fundamentally changed vaccination rates, vehicular safety, access to health care, and more. This course will teach students to translate research and promising and evidence-based policies into action for health equity. Using real-life examples, students will learn about the role of advocacy is developing, implementing, and sustaining effective public health policy on local, national, and global scales. (Credits: 4)
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