Erica Twardzik, PhD

Postdoc @JohnsHopkinsEPI & @jhu_coah. PhD @umichsph & @umkines. MS @CPHHS. Researching how the environment shapes functioning, disability, and health.

[Johns Hopkins Frailty Science #FrailtyFighter @FrailtyScience]

We are pleased to share that several members of our @FrailtyScience team contributed chapters of "#Frailty: A Multidisciplinary Approach to #Assessment, #Management, and #Prevention." This collection was led by editors Drs. Jorge G. Ruiz & Olga Theou.

➡️https://t.co/c5dtTkUlKX

[APHA Disability @APHADisability]

Are you a student in disability and public health? Submit your work to the @APHAAnnualMtg 2023 as a first author for a chance to join the Disability Section Early Career
Scholarship Program for a $1,000 scholarship! https://t.co/6pLAf72eM4 #APHADisability

[UM Population Studies Center @UM_PSC]

Enhancing nearby street-crossing features (such as curb-cuts) may be a promising strategy for increasing quality of life for adults recovering from stroke. Read more from @ETwardzik, Philippa Clarke, & @LisabethLynda et al: https://t.co/wXUYUwPp1U

[Bonnielin Swenor PhD @BonnieSwenorPhD]

Accessible public transit is key to health equity! Stay tuned for great work in this area from @ETwardzik @JHUDisability! #ADA32

[CNN @CNN]

The infrastructure funding is intended to improve accessibility at the nation's public rail stations, allowing local transit authorities to retrofit stations with elevators to accommodate travelers with disabilities https://t.co/TlOP7PQPYb

[Bonnielin Swenor PhD @BonnieSwenorPhD]

To my disability activists, academics, and equity-fighters: The @WHO draft report on health equity for people with disabilities was just released and seeking feedback from a wide range of stakeholders. A great opportunity to inform global policy!
https://t.co/62YQNSFhqH

[American Journal of Preventive Medicine (AJPM) @AmJPrevMed]

Our August 2022 issue is out now, featuring research & commentary on traffic fatality #disparities, resistance training & mortality, #FoodInsecurity, childhood #firearm violence exposure, #StudentDebt & cardiovascular disease + more.

Full Article Listing: https://t.co/3Fyb27oqwf

[Dr. Michelle Meade @UMDisabilityCtr]

📣Call for abstracts!
U-M [@UMich, @umichmedicine, @UM_Dearborn, @UMFlint] students, trainees, staff, and faculty are invited to submit abstracts for our Disability Research Symposium by no later than 11:59 PM ET on Monday, 8/8.
More details here: https://t.co/gkrM5FGYdq

[APHA Disability @APHADisability]

Got an interesting study or project to share with colleagues? Contribute your work to the field of disability and public health at the @APHAAnnualMtg 2022. Abstracts due April 30. https://t.co/O1OVFfoVYT

[UM SRC @UM_SRC]

.@ETwardzik, Philippa Clarke, Natalie Colabianchi & coauthors investigated the relationships between environmental exposures and post-stroke physical activity https://t.co/FBbdr7yfHq

[APHA Disability @APHADisability]

A2: The causes of inequity in communities stem from internalized ableism & systems that are not designed equitably. We support inclusive healthy communities that are designed WITH not for the disability community. Ableism is a public health crisis! #NPHWChat #DisabilityTwitter

[Erica Twardzik, PhD @ETwardzik]

@DrRebeccaHasson Thank you @DrRebeccaHasson!

[Epidemiology Student Organization at BSPH @ESO_at_BSPH]

The 15th Research on Aging Showcase is coming up on Friday, April 8th! You can register for the keynote address by Dr. Keenan Walker and poster competition here: https://t.co/Va9EP6N4qJ

[Erica Twardzik, PhD @ETwardzik]

How does the neighborhood environment shape physical activity after stroke? Read our latest findings in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine! https://t.co/RNDyynyyLZ

[APHA Disability @APHADisability]

Are you a public health professional with research or projects related to disability and public health? We want to learn from you! Share your work at the APHA Annual Meeting 2022 and network with like-minded colleagues. Abstracts due April 30. https://t.co/O1OVFfoVYT

[Bonnielin Swenor PhD @BonnieSwenorPhD]

To my disability community and allies - @NIH is asking for public feedback on two Requests for Information (RFI) that impact the disability community. Please consider responding. Links are below. (1/7)

[Erica Twardzik, PhD @ETwardzik]

@SamanthaMaeRoss Congratulations to the happy couple! ❤️ So excited for you!! 🕊

[Erica Twardzik, PhD @ETwardzik]

@SamanthaMaeRoss @Dr_AmandaYoung @AcademicsSay @JessH112 100% ❤️

[Bonnielin Swenor PhD @BonnieSwenorPhD]

To my disability research community, check out this opportunity to submit your work to this @Health_Affairs issue focused on disability and health. Having this theme issue reflects progress and the impact of this important field! @JHUDisability

[Erica Twardzik, PhD @ETwardzik]

@tajibewa @DrRebeccaHasson @AlisonMillerPhD @LERobinsonPhD @DrToledoCorral @kendrinrae Congratulations Dr. Ajibewa 👏🏻