SPH This Week.
June 12, 2022
Must Reads.
PUBLIC HEALTH CONVERSATION
Moderated by Nicole Huberfeld, Edward R. Utley Professor of Health Law, an SPH Public Health Conversation on June 9 drew legal and public health scholars to discuss the consequences of restrictions on abortion.
RESEARCHWhen accounting for miles traveled biking, walking, or driving, Black and Hispanic American experience higher motor vehicle-related death rates than White Americans or Asian Americans, according to a new study by Matthew Raifman. |
ALUMNI NEWSTraciAnn Hoglind is the founder and director of Health Signs Virtual Care, a national nonprofit organization working to promote equity and provide linguistically and culturally accessible health services for the diverse deaf community. |
SCHOOL NEWS
Dean Sandro Galea was sworn in to the position by interim city clerk Alex Geourntas on Friday, June 3, at City Hall.
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SCHOOL NEWS
Throughout the summer fellowship, doctoral candidate Hill Wolfe and second-year MPH student Bukiwe Sihlongonyane will work with public officials to address key policy issues in Boston.
RESEARCHDespite the importance of socioeconomic inequalities in disease exposure and transmission, epidemiologists often neglect to incorporate SES data into traditional modeling approaches, according to a new commentary coauthored by Elaine Nsoesie. |
PUBLIC HEALTH POSTThe veterinary tranquilizer xylazine has been increasingly present in overdose deaths, writes PHP fellow Connor McCombs. It is not intended for human use and can cause serious heart problems, according to the CDC. |
PUBLIC HEALTH POST
PHP fellow Barbara Espinosa examines research showing that racial disparities in COVID-19 were smaller in counties where there is more green space.
POPULATION HEALTH EXCHANGE
In this June 20-22 Summer Institute course, learn to communicate with other GIS users, view and query spatial data, produce high-quality digital maps to support public health decision-making, and earn a digital badge to highlight your proficiency.
In the Media.
BOSTON GLOBE
Quotes George Annas, William Fairfield Warren Distinguished Professor and director of the Center for Health Law, Ethics & Human Rights.
WIRED
Quotes Eugene Declercq, professor of community health sciences.
KAISER HEALTH NEWS
Quotes Alan Sager, professor of health law, policy & management.
THE PUBLIC'S RADIO
Quotes Wendy Heiger-Bernays, clinical professor of environmental health.
BOSTON HERALD
Quotes Davidson Hamer, professor of global health.
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