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May 28, 2023
SPH This Week.
Latest News, Research, and More
PUBLIC HEALTH CONVERSATION
In a recent conversation with Dean Sandro Galea, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley discusses her career in public service, the importance of a holistic approach to advance the health of our communities, and advice she has for the younger generation about creating a better world for all. Watch here..
AWARDS
At its 27th annual reception, the Maternal and Child Health Center of Excellence at SPH awarded the 2023 Maternal and Child Health Alumni Award to Krishna Upadhya (SPH’98) and Cherrie Lynn Evans (SPH’09). Read more.
RESEARCHSince the massive water crisis in Jackson, Miss. last year, a new study coauthored by Koen Tieskens has found that each time the city issues a boil water alert, unexcused absence rates increase by up to 10 percent, underscoring the need to address the root causes of poor water quality. Learn more. |
RESEARCHA new study led by Julia Bond found that nearly 30 percent of women trying to conceive experienced sexual pain, but nearly 70 percent of these participants did not discuss this issue with their doctor. Learn more. |
SNAPSHOT
We're still reliving these moments! Check out scenes from the 2023 SPH Convocation, Annual Awards Ceremony, and Multicultural Graduation Celebration. View the gallery.
MONDAY
JUNE
5
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
PUBLIC HEALTH CONVERSATION—ONLINE AND IN-PERSON
Hiebert Lounge, 72 East Concord Street
US Senator Edward Markey & US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy will visit SPH to discuss the worsening mental health of youth and adolescents, and how to address this public health issue.
PUBLIC HEALTH POST
Marking items on fast food menus with positive and negative climate impact labels may be an effective way to reduce red-meat consumption, writes PHP fellow Caroline Dignard. Read more.
PUBLIC HEALTH POST
Increased loneliness and social isolation are associated with memory decline and an increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease, writes PHP fellow Sean Hagan in a new databyte. Read more.
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It's not enough for inequities to have a light shone on them. Sunlight is certainly the best disinfectant, but then what are you going to do about it? We can't default to an unjust status quo.
AYANNA PRESSLEY
US REPRESENTATIVE FOR MASSACHUSETTS
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In the Media.
Mentions research led by Kevin Lane, assistant professor of environmental health and partnering faculty member in the Center for Climate and Health.
Quotes Matthew Fox, professor of epidemiology and global health.
Quotes Lauren Wise, professor of epidemiology.
Quotes Gregory Wellenius, professor of environmental health.
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