Hub friends and family — we were inspired to hear Aimee Reinhart of the Associated Press, during a recent ComNet keynote about AI, advising people to “stop building someone else’s app” and focus on building our own community. That’s exactly what we’re doing on the Hub! We are so grateful for this evolving space to connect, share inspiration, and generate discussion with all of you.
We’ve made a lot of improvements to the Hub over the past few months and are thrilled to see it grow. Here are some highlights that provide a taste of what’s been happening in our “online café.”
In Discussions
- Screen Time and Childhood Development – A recent JAMA Pediatrics study says more time on devices at 1 year was associated with specific delays at 2 and 4 years. How can we set parents up for success?
- Did you know The food industry pays ‘influencer’ dietitians to shape your eating habits? Should influencers be more transparent about who is sponsoring their content, especially when it influences public health? The Washington Post takes a look.
- Erosion of Democracy matters for health – A Milbank Quarterly piece says state and federal efforts to strengthen electoral democracy could potentially avert thousands of deaths each year among working-age adults.
- Maine prison food policy initiative should be researched – Looking at how one state is transforming prison food for good, while another is going in the opposite direction.
- Doctors Abandon a Diagnosis Used to Justify Police Custody Death. It Might Live On, Anyway – Talking about a recent KFF Health News report about “excited delirium,” which California has just banned.
…and many more in the Discussions page!
In Groups
- AI: Quo Imus – Probing the future of artificial intelligence in relation to planetary health and flourishing
- Nova4Nutrition – Celebrating food, nutrition, culture, and culinary traditions
- Microbes and Social Equity – Connecting microbiology with social equity research, education, policy, and practice
- Consciousness Conversations – Exploring the multifaceted aspects of consciousness
- Communications & Media Relations – Learning and sharing resources about communications, public relations, media, messaging, and more
…check out all the Groups (or create your own Group)!
Nourishing Activities
- David Prescott of Pathlight Meditations has generously shared three new meditations: Replenish, Move, and Particles of Joy — found in the Activities section of the Hub (which, like so many things, is a work in progress!). Give them a listen — your body, mind, and soul will thank you!
Nova News & Events
- Nova President and Founder Brian Berman talks about the latest Nova Interview with Alan Logan and Dr. Stephen J. Schoenthaler: “Nutrition, Behavior, and the Criminal Justice System: What Took So Long?”
- Catch up on recent Nova Campfires! Watch recordings of our virtual discussions on Regenerative Economics, Finance, and Marketing for Health of People and Planet and Connected Consciousness for Planetary Health.
New Hub Features & User Tips
- We want to hear from you! Check out these new tools for our community:
- Share and view your own Community Events on our calendar
- Post general news and updates on the Announcements board
- Share research, funding, collaboration opportunities; job postings; RFPs; and more on the Opportunities board
- Create your own polls when posting in Groups and Across the Hub! Just click on the “Add a poll” chart icon at the bottom of the post to get started.
- Did you know we have Hub users all over the world? Check out our Members Map of global users — add your location in your Profile to be included!
- Just getting started on the Hub? Check out the Hub User Guide to watch a video or get step-by-step instructions.
Save the Date! Nova Annual Conference 2023: Seeds of Change
- Join us December 7-8, 2023 for four virtual sessions over two days exploring wide-ranging approaches to improve the interconnected well-being of people, places, and the planet. Abstracts are being accepted through November 10th.
- Announcing the Nova Art Awards! There are four categories for all mediums and age groups, and entrants are asked to consider how their art relates to the health of people, places, and the planet. Winners will be announced at the Annual Conference and receive cash prizes.
Thank you again for being part of our community. We’d love to hear from you! Let us know how you like using the Hub, share your ideas and suggestions, or just say hello! Message Dawn Stoltzfus or Airynn Strout on the Hub or email us at dawn@novainstituteforhealth.org or airynn@novainstituteforhealth.org.
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