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SPH This Week

October 25, 2020
 
 
 
 
Viewpoint
 
 
A Call for Bold, Brave Public Health Practice
 
Navigating uncharted territory with insufficient data and ever-changing circumstances, it is reasonable that good, smart, well-intended people would shine light in different directions.
 
 
Student Profile
 
 
‘We Are All Suffering from Stressors Right Now’
 
Ashima Dogra, MPH student and medical doctor, is pursuing a career in family medicine, with plans to emphasize holistic care and mental health support.
 
School News
 
 
A Moment of Sadness, Reflection, and Comfort
 
On October 14, SPH held a virtual memorial to honor and grieve more than a million lives lost to COVID-19.
 
 
Research
 
 
Blood Test Could Identify Gulf War Illness
 
Researchers and Gulf War veterans have fought for decades for recognition of the mysterious group of chronic symptoms. Now, proteins in the blood could be the key to objectively diagnosing GWI.
 
 
Research
 
 
For Cardiovascular Disease, It’s the 20 Percent vs the 80 Percent
 
The richest fifth of the US population has seen improvements in cardiovascular health over the last two decades. For everyone else, it’s mostly stayed the same or gotten worse.
 
PHX
 
 
Well-Being during Quarantine Webinar with Ilana Schlesinger
 
In this free, one-hour webinar, we will explore practical, realistic ways to take care of yourself and prioritize well-being during this time of unknowns and instability. Join us Thursday, October 29, 12–1 p.m.
 
 
Public Health Post
 
 
Politics of Chemical Regulation
 
We can take steps to keep toxic chemicals out of consumer products and prevent exposure, or we can deal with the consequences.
 
 
 
 
In the Media
 
 
Verywell Health
 
Dual Services Needed for Domestic Violence and Opioid Use, Researchers Say — article by alum Kayla Hui; quotes alum Julia Campbell, research study assistant in community health sciences.
 
 
New Scientist
 
You Can Manage Your COVID-19 Risk by Setting Your Own ‘Contact Budget’ — interview with Eleanor Murray, assistant professor of epidemiology.
 
 
New York Times
 
As Schools Across the US Move to Reopen Doors, Boston Does an About-Face — quotes Brooke Nichols, assistant professor of global health; and Benjamin Linas, associate professor of epidemiology.
 
 
Elemental
 
This Teacher Went Back to School. A Team of Epidemiologists Tracked Her Moves. — interview with students Ruby Barnard-Mayers and Sarah Lincoln.
 
 
New York Times
 
Recognizing Miscarriage as an Occasion for Grief — quotes Elaine Nsoesie, assistant professor of global health.
 
 
WIRED
 
The Preexisting Conditions of the Coronavirus Pandemic — quotes Dean Sandro Galea.
 
 
Boston Globe
 
Since Summer, Mass. Has Had More Deaths per Capita Than Nearby States. Why? — quotes Davidson Hamer, professor of global health; and Helen Jenkins, assistant professor of biostatistics.
 
 
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Looking Ahead
 
 
Virtual Alumni & Friends APHA Reception
 
Monday, October 26, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Online.
 
 
Faculty Senate Meeting
 
Tuesday, October 27, 12:30 pm – 1:50 pm, Online.
 
 
Virtual Open Office Hour with Dean Andrade
 
Wednesday, October 28, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Online.
 
 
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