As many of you know I have just started back to school to get a masters in public health from the University of Washington. My favorite place to study is the Elisabeth C. Miller Library at the Center for Urban Horticulture.
Lots of leaves for collectors.
This lovely place is filled with books and magazines on everything a plant lover like me could possibly want to learn from how to do a vegetable garden to Ikebana flower arranging. When I need a study break I take a walk through the glorious gardens, go down to the restored meadows near the lake shore or visit the UW farm.
Fall leaves are fading but still vibrant.
The library and gardens are open to the public and well worth a visit!
Just some of the available periodicals.
Hi there,
Thanks for your post. I am going to volunteer down at the UW Farm. I appreciate you letting us know about the library resources. Just out of curiousity, with your love of farming, what do you plan to do with your degree in Public Health?
Best,
Andrea
Hi Andrea,
That’s great you are going to be at the farm. That is a great question about what’s coming after graduation. I am not really sure yet. I thought I wanted to do something around food and farms but I am learning a lot about social determinants of health and it seems to be the way to go to really have an impact on health outcomes.
Diana
Hi Diana,
I too have been exploring what I can do around food and farms. I’m trying to do some informational interviewing with Northwest Harvest.org. I am assuming you are in Seattle.
Say more about what you mean re: social determinants of health, not sure if I know what you mean.
Thank you for your corresondence.
Best,
Andrea
Hi Andrea,
Great question! Social determinants of health are the upstream causes of why people get sick. Things like racism, income inequality, oppression and education. I am not sure how to address these huge issues but they are the major causes of why Americans have such poor health outcomes compared to other industrialized countries.
My email is ankataa@yahoo.com if you’d like to connect more in depth.
thanks,
Diana
Thanks for the kind words, Diana!
~Tracy and the Miller Library staff
You are very welcome!