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May 21, 2023

 

SPH This Week.

Latest News, Research, and More

 
 
 

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One of the biggest lessons for you as public health professionals is to remember your own physical and mental health... and the intersection between them. 

 

ADMIRAL RACHEL LEVINE
2023 SPH CONVOCATION KEYNOTE SPEAKER

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CONVOCATION

'Please Remember the Ways in which Your Work Literally Saves People’s Lives'

At the 2023 SPH Convocation, Admiral Rachel Levine urged graduates to have patience and persistence, take unexpected leaps, and stay mindful of their own health as they work to improve the health of others. Read more.

 
 
 

DEAN'S NOTE

A Letter to Our Graduates, the Class of 2023

In a note to new graduates, Dean Sandro Galea urges the Class of 2023 to stay focused on the fundamentals as they enter the next chapter of their lives.
Read the note.

 
 

VIEWPOINT

Beyond Borders: How Migration and Public Health are Inextricably Linked

It is crucial to develop a holistic approach that emphasizes migration as a public health issue, not a political one, writes Joaquin Moreno, a 2023 SPH graduate. Read more. 

 
 

RESEARCH

Green Space Exposure May Play Modest Role in the Ability to Conceive

A new study led by Mary Willis found that exposure to residential green space was associated with a small increase in the chances of becoming pregnant. The findings underscore the need for equitable investment in green spaces, particularly in urban areas. Learn more.

 

PUBLIC HEALTH POST

Alarmingly Armed: Trends in Firearm Fatalities

Firearm-related deaths are on the rise in the US, with persistently high rates of homicide and suicide among males aged 20-39 and 70+ years, writes PHP fellow Adna Jaganjac in a new databyte. Read more.

 

Q&A

COVID-19 Is No Longer an Official Emergency. Is That the Right Call?

The US COVID-19 public health emergency declaration is ending. Is the COVID pandemic finally over? Is the decision premature? And who will it affect the most? SPH’s Eleanor Murray shares her thoughts and advice with The Brink. Learn more.

 
 

PUBLIC HEALTH POST

Fresh Air, Sharp Minds

Improving ambient air quality is associated with decreasing the risk of dementia among adults as they age, writes PHP fellow Caroline Dignard. Read more​​​​​​​.

 
 
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In the Media.

 

BOSTON GLOBE

Is the COVID Pandemic Really Over? Here’s What the Data Show

Quotes Jonathan Levy, professor of environmental health and mentions research by Levy, Jacob Bor, associate professor of global health and epidemiology, and Andrew Stokes, assistant professor of global health.

 

WBUR

Study: Toxic Contamination at Joint Base Cape Cod Could Persist for Centuries

Quotes Wendy Heiger-Bernays clinical professor of environmental health.

 

BLOOMBERG LAW

Law on Vaccine Mandates Sparks Doubts for Response to Next Virus

Quotes Michael Ulrich, assistant professor of health law, ethics, and human rights

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE

Study links oil and gas pollution with excess deaths in Texas

Quotes Jonathan Buonocore, assistant professor of environmental health.

 
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