SPH This Week.
May 8, 2022
Abortion in America.
DEAN'S NOTE
Dean Sandro Galea shares thoughts on the possible overturn of Roe v. Wade and public health’s responsibilities in this moment.
Q&A
Nicole Huberfeld discusses the controversial document, the future of abortion, and what comes next.
PUBLIC HEALTH POST
All reproductive experiences should be supported whether they end in childbirth, miscarriage, or termination, writes 2021 PHP fellow Maya Thirkill earlier this year, citing the harmful effects of the stigma and isolation often associated with abortion.
Think. Teach. Do.
RESEARCH
Led by Andrew Stokes, a new analysis of deaths associated with COVID-19 indicates that nearly 940,000 people died in the US beyond expected totals in the first two years of the pandemic—22 percent more than official reports estimate.
POPULATION HEALTH EXCHANGEDeveloped in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the trainings will ensure healthcare workers stay up to date with the latest information and resources surrounding infection control in Massachusetts. |
PUBLIC HEALTH POSTPeople experiencing homelessness reported difficulty obtaining sufficient menstrual products—in shelters and on the street. |
SCHOOL NEWSThe year-long program provides opportunities for staff members to hone in on their personal and professional development goals, expand and acquire additional skillsets, and ultimately reach their full potential. |
RESEARCHAfter adjusting for selection bias, a new study led by Yorghos Tripodis found that college and professional football players respectively had more than double the risk of being diagnosed with CTE relative to high school players. |
SPH SNAPSHOT
Scenes from the last two weeks on campus, including a visit from the folks at BU Sustainability, who showcased green options for daily living; thriving Maternal and Child Health alumni recognized for their contributions to the field; and a welcome return of spring to close out the month.
In the Media.
WGBH
Interview with Nicole Huberfeld, Edward R. Utley Professor in Health Law.
BOSTON GLOBE
Quotes Andrew Stokes, assistant professor of global health.
TODAY
Quotes Wendy Mariner, emeritus professor of health law, bioethics & human rights.
PSYCHOLOGY TODAY
Quotes Marcia Pescador Jimenez, assistant professor of epidemiology.
POLITIFACT
Quotes Brooke Nichols, assistant professor of global health.
THE HILL
Quotes Kathryn Rogers, PhD student in the Department of Epidemiology.
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“Our ongoing engagement with #abortion and the broader issue of #reproductive health is at the heart of our mission as a school. Reproductive health is public health,” writes Dean @sandrogalea in a new Dean’s Note. Read more: https://ctt.ec/279Fa+
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