Entry #: 118323
Nominator Information:
Megha Mehrotra, MLMehrotra@gmail.com
Nomination Type: Individual
Nominee: Julia Marcus
Julia_Marcus@harvardpilgrim.org
Reason for Nomination:
Julia has been a steadfast and vital voice throughout the pandemic in helping the public understand the nuances around risk, health (including emotional health!), and community. Her writing in the Atlantic and appearances on podcasts and news shows have exemplified effective, compassionate, and empathetic public health communications.
Keyword(s):
Health communication
stigma
Website/URL:
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/05/quarantine-fatigue-real-and-shaming-people-wont-help/611482/, https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/05/no-one-telling-americans-how-reopen-their-lives/612172/, https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/06/public-health-experts-are-not-hypocrites/612853/, https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/06/dudes-who-wont-wear-masks/613375/, https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/08/containing-the-pandemic-isnt-a-job-for-cops/615298/, https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/12/tis-the-season-for-shame-and-judgment/617335/, https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/01/giving-people-more-freedom-whole-point-vaccines/617829/