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May 8, 2022 

 
 
 

Abortion in America.

 

DEAN'S NOTE

On Centering Reproductive Health and Access in the Public Health Agenda

Dean Sandro Galea shares thoughts on the possible overturn of Roe v. Wade and public health’s responsibilities in this moment. 

 
 

Q&A

Is the End of Roe v. Wade Near? Leaked SCOTUS Brief Says Yes

Nicole Huberfeld discusses the controversial document, the future of abortion, and what comes next.

 

PUBLIC HEALTH POST

All Pregnancies End

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.

 
 
 
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RESEARCH

New County-Level Estimates Reveal 170,000 Hidden US COVID-19 Deaths Between 2020-2021

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 EXCHANGE

PHX Designs Statewide Infection Prevention and Control Trainings

Developed 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 POST

Period Poverty and the Unhoused

People experiencing homelessness reported difficulty obtaining sufficient menstrual products—in shelters and on the street.

 

SCHOOL NEWS

New Staff Mentorship Program Fosters Career Development

The 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.

 
 

RESEARCH

Selection Bias May Lead to Underestimation of CTE Risk in Former Football Players

After 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

SPH Snapshot: April 20-May 1, 2022

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.

 
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In the Media.

 
 
 

WGBH

Overturning Roe v. Wade Could Impact ‘Other Civil Rights and Other Intimate Relationships,’ Says BU Law Professor

Interview with Nicole Huberfeld, Edward R. Utley Professor in Health Law.

 

BOSTON GLOBE

BU professor: True death toll of COVID-19 pandemic could now be as high as 1.22 million in United States

Quotes Andrew Stokes, assistant professor of global health.

 

TODAY

Why overturning Roe v. Wade would threaten access to birth control

Quotes Wendy Mariner, emeritus professor of health law, bioethics & human rights.

 

PSYCHOLOGY TODAY

Why Living near Greenery Helps Us Think Better

Quotes Marcia Pescador Jimenez, assistant professor of epidemiology.

 

POLITIFACT

Trying to Keep Up with the Omicron Subvariants? Here’s a Guide

Quotes Brooke Nichols, assistant professor of global health.

 

THE HILL

Many children’s products labeled as eco-friendly contain toxic ‘forever chemicals,’ study finds

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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