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Leighana Luther is a freelance science writer and graduate student in the Science Writing MA program at Johns Hopkins University. She has a degree in public health and worked as an epidemiologist at the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, investigating diseases like COVID, flu, RSV, and rabies. She’s a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) who enjoys learning a lot about a weird subject and then telling everyone about it. She gravitates towards no-nonsense, unpretentious scientific storytelling.
Each year, my friends and I travel from Utah to Colorado on an Amtrak train. The long ride is cheap and the perfect place for us to catch up.
Dedicated to sharing stories about cool solutions, and innovative strategies that work outside the box to improve the health of the public. Read reported stories, good news, and Q&As with experts.
Completed for Digital Storytelling and Multimedia Journalism course at Johns Hopkins
Brochure and impact report infographic for a nonprofit
News Story: Researchers at the University of Vienna recently published neuroimaging evidence that shows nature exposure reduces pain. Interestingly, fMRI data emphasizes that the pain reduction is not a placebo effect.
Feature Article: "Deadly Dust: Silicosis in Work and Play" Inhaling silica dust can cause a deadly condition called silicosis. It is incurable, but preventable. New hobby potters may not be aware of this risk. You know the feeling. Rustling through the attic, bouncing along a country road with ...
Audio story produced for Johns Hopkins Digital Storytelling course. Prompt: "Things Fall Apart."
Mental health practice blog post: You may have heard that the high elevation here in the Rocky Mountains causes depression. Is there any truth to that?
A disease plan provides instruction and reference to clinicians, epidemiologists, and members of the public statewide.