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September 22, 2024
SPH This Week.
Latest News, Research, and More
SCHOOL NEWS
Stein, who is currently chair of the Department of Health Law, Policy & Management, will assume the role of dean ad interim on January 1, 2025. Read more.
RESEARCH
Between 2020-2024, 30 states passed discriminatory laws that adversely target socially marginalized groups, according to a new analysis led by Kimberly Nelson. These findings underscore the need for a coordinated response by policymakers, health advocates, clinicians, researchers, and more to restore and preserve protections for marginalized populations. Read more.
FACULTY NEWSAnti-Scientific Americans, by Matt Motta, expands upon his research into how anti-intellectual sentiment harms public opinion of science and damages policymaking that affects health. Learn more. |
COMMENTARYThe twofold risk of suicide mortality among formerly incarcerated individuals, compared to the general population, requires culturally and racially competent reentry programs that provide continuity of care and long-term support for individuals after they are released, writes Noel Vest in a new commentary in the American Journal of Epidemiology. Read more. |
PUBLIC HEALTH POST
Body image trends have led those without diabetes to seek anti-diabetic medications, like Ozempic, and doctors are liberally prescribing them, writes PHP fellow Heather Sherr. Read more.
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“I am deeply honored to have been asked to serve as Dean in this interim period and will work to keep this great school on its upward trajectory as we begin 2025.
MICHAEL STEIN
CHAIR AND PROFESSOR OF HEALTH LAW, POLICY & MANAGEMENT, WHO WILL BECOME INTERIM DEAN OF SPH ON JANUARY 1.
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SEP
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10 a.m.–2 p.m.
PUBLIC HEALTH CONVERSATION—ONLINE AND IN-PERSON
Hiebert Lounge, 72 East Concord Street
Join SPH, Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, and the BU Program on Reproductive Justice for a conversation on the intersection of the 2024 election and reproductive rights. Panelists will reflect on reproductive rights, including access to abortion and the health of populations.
PUBLIC HEALTH POST
Younger fathers may face unique challenges and stressors that contribute to poorer long-term heart health, writes PHP fellow Jude Sleiman. Learn more.
COMMENTARYPatricia Fabian coauthored a Commonwealth Beacon op-ed that argues there is a unique opportunity to leverage investments that are focused on lowering carbon emissions to also address extreme heat. Read more. |
PODCASTIn the latest episode of C2: Critical Conversations that Lie at the Heart of Health Justice by the Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health, Alison Earle of UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, and Pam Joshi of The Heller School at Brandeis University, discuss work as a social determinant of health and examine how employer policies can seriously affect the health and wellbeing of women and their families. Listen to the podcast. |
In the Media.
BOSTON GLOBE
Mentions research led by Koichiro Shiba, assistant professor of epidemiology.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Quotes David Jernigan, professor of health law, policy & management.
NBC NEWS
Mentions research by Yorghos Tripodis, professor of biostatistics, and Jennifer Weuve, professor of epidemiology.
WBUR
Interview with Monica Wang, associate professor of community health sciences.
USA TODAY
Mentions research led by Andrew Stokes, associate professor of global health.
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Last week, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered a serious concussion after colliding headfirst with another NFL player, sparking concerns about his health and future in the sport. MARCOM student content creator Gwen Ip discusses 2023 research by SPH's Yorghos Tripodis and Jennifer Weuve which shows that multiple concussions increase chances of long-term health issues such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy, known as CTE. Watch the clip here.
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