SPH This Week.
April 10, 2022
Must Reads.
DEAN'S NOTE
Dean Sandro Galea shares thoughts on the recent legislation and threats to the dignity and health of LGBTQ+ populations.
RESEARCHMarcia Pescador Jimenez, assistant professor of epidemiology, will study how exposure to trees, grass, and other greenery may affect hypertension and other risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. |
SCHOOL NEWSMonica Wang, associate professor of community health sciences, received the award from the Society of Behavioral Medicine for penning an op-ed in the Boston Globe that outlines how the Biden administration can ensure COVID-19 vaccines are accessible to all children. |
SCHOOL NEWS
The co-founder and president of John Snow, Inc. retired in December 2021, after 43 years leading the internationally renowned public health research and consulting firm. Lamstein's children have established a new scholarship fund to support SPH students interested in global health.
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POPULATION HEALTH EXCHANGE
Population Health Exchange, SPH's public health resource and continuing education hub, has offered courses, programs, webinars, and more to users around the globe since 2017. This video and blog post captures highlights of this work over the past five years.
SCHOOL NEWSIn its third year at SPH, the program connects doctoral students with senior public health leaders through mentorship circles, professional development workshops, and networking events. |
RESEARCHA new study led by R. Christopher Sheldrick calls for the expansion of behavioral health services at federally qualified health centers to provide equity in pediatric behavioral healthcare. |
ACTIVIST LAB
Craig Andrade, associate dean for practice and director of the Activist Lab, and Adaeze Okorie and Grace Landry, co-founders of New Hampshire for Antiracist Education, discuss advocating for teaching about systemic racism and ending White-washed curricula in New Hampshire schools.
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PUBLIC HEALTH POSTFamilies need thorough educational, planning, and support resources to mentally prepare for end-of-life care, writes 2021 PHP fellow Sara Mar in a new viewpoint. |
SPH SNAPSHOT
From Giving Day, to National Public Health Week, to the first in-person Public Health Conversation since March 2020, SPH was buzzing with activity this week. Check out some of the highlights in photos.
In the Media.
BOSTON GLOBE
Opinion by Monica Wang, associate professor of community health sciences.
WBUR
Quotes Jonathan Levy, chair and professor of environmental health.
NPR
Quotes Julia Raifman, assistant professor of health law, policy & management.
BBC
Interview with Christopher Gill, associate professor of global health.
BLOOMBERG
Interview with Davidson Hamer, professor of global health.
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