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January 8, 2023

 

SPH This Week.

Latest News, Research, and More

 
 
 
 

DEAN'S NOTE

Building a Healthier World in the New Year

In a new Dean's Note, Dean Sandro Galea shares thoughts on advancing a vision of health in 2023. Read the Note.

 
 
 

RESEARCH

The Adverse Health Effects of Disaster-Related Trauma

A new study led by Koichiro Shiba has found that individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds are more likely to experience disaster-related home loss, and they are also more likely to develop functional limitations following the disaster. See the findings.

 

PUBLIC HEALTH COMMUNICATION

Addressing Communication Gaps Around Sickle Cell Trait

A new SPH project led by Jacey Greece and Stacey Cunnington aims to advance communication and education efforts around sickle cell trait in the US to better support both patients and providers. Read more.

 
 

VIEWPOINT

‘The Ability to Hold Nursing Homes Accountable for Substandard Care Hangs in the Balance’

In a new Viewpoint published in JAMA, Nicole Huberfeld examines what's at stake in a pending Supreme Court case that could limit the rights of patients who rely on federal programs. Read more.

 

POPULATION HEALTH EXCHANGE

RSV during the COVID Pandemic

In a new episode of Free Associations, hosts Matthew Fox, Jessica Leibler, and guest host Leonardo Martinez discuss a study on respiratory syncytial virus during COVID-19. Listen to the podcast.

 

FACULTY NEWS

Professor Elected to International Society’s Board of Directors

Jaimie Gradus, associate professor of epidemiology, joined the board of directors for the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies in November 2022. Read more.

 
 

PUBLIC HEALTH POST

Freaking Fracking

Living within two kilometers of a fracking site is associated with two to three times greater risk of developing leukemia, according to  a new databyte by PHP fellow Barbara Espinosa. Read more.

 

PUBLIC HEALTH POST

'We Can Provide People the Funding to Get the Care That They Need'

In 2014, Nicole Martin cofounded the organization Indigenous Women Rising to bring indigenous voices to discussions about reproductive health care access. Martin discusses the work of the organization, including its abortion fund. Read more.

 

POPULATION HEALTH EXCHANGE

PHX Selects Health in Focus Film Festival Winners

Population Health Exchange (PHX) has selected the winners of the first annual Health In Focus Film Festival, which screened 3 featured films and selected 21 short films from a large pool of submissions. See the results.

 
 
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In the Media.

 

SELF

Don’t Let the Lack of Mask Mandates Lure You Into Complacency

Quotes Eleanor Murray, assistant professor of epidemiology.

 

HEALIO

Dual exposure to extreme temperatures, air pollution raises risk for mortality

Quotes Patrick Kinney, Beverly A. Brown Professor of Urban Health.

 

THE HILL

Study links hotter days with increased gun violence in U.S. cities

Quotes Jonathan Jay, assistant professor of community health sciences.

 

CNET

Paying for Therapy: When Mental Health Treatment Remains Out of Reach

Mentions research by Sarah Lipson, assistant professor of health law, policy & management.

 

WGBH

Massachusetts Adds Marijuana Impairment to Driver’s Ed Curriculum

Mentions research by Timothy Heeren, professor of biostatistics.

 

PRISM

Groups file suit against EPA for exposure to carcinogenic gas

Quotes Wendy Heiger-Bernays, clinical professor of environmental health.

 

BICYCLING 

Does Cycling Have a Drinking Problem?

Quotes David Jernigan, professor of health law, policy & management.

 
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A BUSPH Ode to 2022

In 2022, BUSPH was up to a lot,
And have we mentioned we earned the #6 ranking spot?

Our iconic red BUSPH letters hit the Talbot green,
Quickly making their way into students' selfie routines.

We found that living amongst greenery may boost cognitive function,
And that COVID-19 vaccines do not impair reproduction.

Michael Che even referenced our research live on TV,
SPH on SNL’s Weekend Update, can you believe?!

When SCOTUS overturned Roe v. Wade, our community didn’t accept defeat,
Faculty, staff, students, all found time to take their voices to the streets.

The Activist Lab continued to forge change, 
Making good trouble out of justified outrage. 

The PHP fellows drove the national dialogue on public health,
Writing about everything from prison reform to the inequities of wealth.

Over 150 thousand people engaged in our Public Health Conversations,
These are just a few of the things that make us sixth in the nation.

Our reach spans the globe quite far,
With alums in over 100 countries, our students leave here public health superstars.

We said goodbye to the class of 2022,
And sent them off to the real world to make their public health professional debut.

Most importantly, we never lost sight of our vision,
Creating a healthier world for all continues to be our mission. 

Oh P.S., we made a Post and TikTok,
Give us a follow…(even if it’s only to mock.)

 
 
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