Boston University School of Public Health's latest news, upcoming events, and announcements.
 
 

SPH This Week

December 15, 2019
 
 
 
 
Messages from the Dean
 
Annual Leadership Review
 
Annual Faculty Review Now Open
 
 
Message from the Assistant Dean for Development
 
10 Ways to Give Back to SPH
 
 
 
 
Research
 
 
The Pain Gap
 
Patients with chronic pain are now caught between cardiovascular concerns about non-opioid analgesics and the risks of opioids, likely causing significant unmet need for pain relief.
 
 
Public Health Post
 
 
Caregivers’ Culture of Care
 
Adhering to the traditional family norm of filial obligation has a protective effect on Chinese immigrants’ caregiving burdens.
 
Activist Lab
 
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2019 Barkley Holiday Party
 
On December 11, the Activist Lab held its seventh annual Barkley Holiday Party to spread cheer to the children of the Ruth Lillian Barkley Housing Development.
 
 
Research
 
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Some Child Development Milestones May Be Too Early
 
When CDC guidelines say most children reach a milestone by a certain age, “most” may mean over 99 percent or barely half.
 
 
School News
 
 
Professor Named to Massachusetts Health Policy Council
 
Kathleen Carey has assumed a governor-appointed position on the 14-member Council, representing the Coalition for the Prevention of Medical Errors.
 
PHX
 
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Earn a BU Credential in Biostatistics with SAS JMP®
 
The online PHX Winter Institute program gives you a comprehensive introduction to the use of biostatistics in the field of public health. Earn a Boston University credential upon completion.
 
 
SPH Snapshot
 
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SPH Snapshot: 2019 December Graduate Reception
 
On December 6, fall School of Public Health graduates celebrated their achievements at a reception to recognize their hard work and to acknowledge the support of family and friends.
 
 
 
 
In the Media
 
 
New York Times
 
We Beat Sleep Apnea. It Should Be Easier for You to Do It, Too. — opinion co-authored by Austin Frakt, associate professor of health law, policy & management.
 
 
Boston Globe
 
Impeaching America’s Immigration Values — opinion by alum Ali Noorani.
 
 
Washington Post
 
Twitter Wanted to Be the Town Square. Now It’s Also Grappling with Being a Cemetery. — quotes Nina Cesare, postdoctoral associate in global health.
 
 
US News & World Report
 
Tighter Alcohol Laws Might Help Curb Cancer — quotes Timothy Naimi, professor of community health sciences.
 
 
Economic Times
 
New Machine Learning Tool Can Identify Suicide Risk Profiles, Factors — quotes Jaimie Gradus, associate professor of epidemiology.
 
 
Vice news
 
Pennsylvania Is Using the Vape Crisis to Try to Legalize Weed — quotes Michael Siegel, professor of community health sciences.
 
 
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Think. Teach. Do.
For the Health of All
 
 
 
 
Looking Ahead
 
Faculty Breakfast with the Dean
 
Tuesday, December 17, 10:00 am – 11:00 am, Founders Room.
 
 
Staff Breakfast with the Dean
 
Wednesday, December 18, 10:00 am – 11:00 am, Crosstown 305.
 
 
Spring Orientation
 
Thursday, January 16, 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Hiebert Lounge.
 
 
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