Elizabeth M. Weist

Director of Education at ASPPH / Tweets are mine

[Jonathan Haidt @JonHaidt]

The Anxious Generation was published two years ago today, in a very different world. Back then, the most common objection I got was resignation: "The train has left the station." "You can't put toothpaste back in the tube." "It's how the kids connect today."

Today, the world looks very different. It turns out that if our kids were all on a train and we learned it was heading toward a collapsed bridge, we'd find a way to stop it and bring them safely back to the station. That’s what’s happening now.

After the historic verdicts in Los Angeles and New Mexico, today is a great day to reflect on the capacity of people in democratic societies to take action, even when opposing some of the most powerful corporations in history. We're getting access to the courts. We're getting phone-free schools. We're seeing whole neighborhoods letting kids out to play, unsupervised, which is what we older folk all remember as the best part of childhood.

So I want to recognize:

--The mothers (and, right behind them, fathers) who rose up by the millions and powered the movement.

--The farsighted governors and legislators in red states and blue states who have been innovating on policy solutions.

--The leaders of a dozen of nations, who are raising the age to 16 for opening social media accounts (with a special shoutout to Australia, for going first).

--The teachers and school administrators who had their classrooms disrupted for 15 years, and who are now eager to think through new solutions as screens have taken over and obstructed learning.

--The grassroots organizations who have been dedicating their efforts to advocate for all of the above in their local communities.

--The millions of members of Gen Z who have been rising up, demanding agency over how they spend their lives in the digital era, and finding better ways to connect in real life.

And one final group: the survivor parents--the ones you saw in those pictures of people embracing on the front steps of the LA courthouse. I have met many over the years. I am in awe of their courage and tenacity, their willingness to tell their stories of loss, over and over again, to different audiences, in the hope that no other parent would have to endure what they have endured. At long last, juries and legislatures are hearing you, and are acting.

Together, we are calling the train back to the station. Together, we are rolling back the phone based childhood and reclaiming life in the real world.

The work continues. If you’re not already involved, join us: https://t.co/HdJDTKOQ3T

[Elizabeth M. Weist @emwWDC]

Thrilled to share ASPPH is hosting our 2026 Annual Meeting, an incredible opp to connect with public health leaders, faculty, students, and colleagues from around the world.
Join us in Arlington, VA, Mar 18–20, 2026 & hope to see you there!
@ASPPHtweets

[Elizabeth M. Weist @emwWDC]

Laying the Foundation: Interprofessional Education in a Time of Change, virtual on Nov. 13, hosted by IPEC is the place to learn how to succeed further and faster in these interesting times for higher ed and our health system https://t.co/cLa7ecmTwV

[IPECollaborative @ipec_org]

🎉 Early Bird extended! Register by Oct 10 for the IPEC Symposium on Nov 13. Join faculty, learners, administrators & health professionals for a day on: 💡 Funding 💡 Digital health & AI 💡 Patient engagement 💡 Health literacy & more! Don’t miss out! 🔗 https://t.co/bgomj9FQDh

[Dr. Tom Frieden @DrTomFrieden]

Did you know your ZIP code can predict your lifespan more than your genetic code?

“Where you live in the United States shouldn't determine how long and how healthy you live — but it does, far more than it should.” – Dr. Tom Frieden

In some U.S. cities, neighborhoods only a few miles apart can differ by 10–20 years in life expectancy. Access to safe housing, clean air, nutritious food, and quality healthcare isn’t evenly distributed — and that reality shapes health outcomes more than most people realize.

True progress means closing these gaps so that a child’s future isn’t defined by their address.

Pre-order: https://t.co/Y6KXPsm11Z

#HealthEquity #PublicHealth #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #WellnessForAll #CommunityMatters #InspireChange

[Elizabeth M. Weist @emwWDC]

Early bird rates are good through tomorrow, Fri. Jan. 31, 2025. Hope to see you at the top academic public health convening of leaders, thinkers, and doers. See the program at https://t.co/3iMJYOkiGx

[Elizabeth M. Weist @emwWDC]

The program for IPEC’s virtual faculty development institute – Integrating the IPEC Competencies: Fostering Innovation Through Interprofessional Collaboration– on Tuesday, February 26, 2025 is now available.
See details and register at https://t.co/OTaM6uiAXq

[Elizabeth M. Weist @emwWDC]

The @ipec_org, of which ASPPH is a founding member, invites you to its next institute, IPEC Competencies: Fostering Innovation Through Interprofessional Collaboration, virtually on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 (one-day only).

Details and reg at https://t.co/2z1jMHpcrW

[IPECollaborative @ipec_org]

⏰Deadline approaching! Only a few days left to submit your poster abstract.

Don't miss this chance to showcase your interprofessional education for collaborative practice projects to peers and experts.

🔗 Submit your abstract by this Wed, Sept 11 at https://t.co/xfofXbAs6L

[Elizabeth M. Weist @emwWDC]

@MichaelMeit Congratulations @MichaelMeit!
Reach out to @ipec_org if we could be helpful in using the interprofessional core competencies in your collaborative work

[Elizabeth M. Weist @emwWDC]

Educational innovators are invited to join the ASPPH and the @BUSPH Teaching Public Health: Transforming Education for Public Health conversation on Wednesday, June 26 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET in-person at BUSPH and online. Register at https://t.co/RGpcr78beS

[Elizabeth M. Weist @emwWDC]

My org is no longer in this space, so posting here for public healthers that there is still time to join in a great educational and networking experience at the #ASPPHAnnualMeeting from March 21-23 in Arlington, VA

Details and reg at https://t.co/3iMJYOkiGx

[Elizabeth M. Weist @emwWDC]

This post is hilarious (remembering how proud I used to be of being busy) and I'm grateful it applies to me on this wonderful Friday

[Claire Howell Major @ClaireHMajor]

I don't mean to brag, but I don't have any meetings on my calendar for today.

[Elizabeth M. Weist @emwWDC]

@drjtedwards Reviewing the DRAFT final Transformative Approaches to Teaching and Learning report that you @drjtedwards and your fellow expert panelists have produced as part of the https://t.co/1meEMIESZ2 effort. Stay tuned for its official release in March 2024!

[Elizabeth M. Weist @emwWDC]

@Tyler_A_Harper The Assoc of Schools & Programs of PH annual meeting has a session "Righting Public Health with Effective Writing," in case you're interested, Thurs, 3/21/24: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. Details at https://t.co/3iMJYOkiGx

[988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline @988Lifeline]

This #holidayseason, we're sending love to everyone:

🫶 Grieving a loved one
🫶 Feeling lonely
🫶 Processing heavy emotions
🫶 Struggling financially
🫶 Dealing with an illness
🫶 Not feeling supported

[Elizabeth M. Weist @emwWDC]

@FrancisOmaswa Have been meaning to share with you the great quote we borrowed from you that we've been using to talk about transforming education for public health by 2030. Thank you for inspiring us!
@ASPPHtweets

[IPECollaborative @ipec_org]

The wait is over! 📣The 2023 IPEC Core Competencies for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice are now available. A truly united effort, thank you to all involved!

Download the revised framework, view the press release, & register for the Dec 1 webinar: https://t.co/O1tV4xhpLG

[Elizabeth M. Weist @emwWDC]

Grateful for all those who work the front lines and behind the scenes to protect health and prevent disease and injury!
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@ipec_org