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January 9, 2022

 
 
 

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DEAN'S NOTE

Causes for Hope in the New Year

On looking ahead to better days.

 

COVID-19

Professor Teams with Journalism Initiative to Uncover Hidden Deaths of COVID-19​

Andrew Stokes, assistant professor of global health, is sharing mortality data and modeling with investigative reporters at the Documenting COVID-19 project and Muckrock to identify underreported deaths from the pandemic across US counties.

 

RESEARCH

Autism Screenings in Early Intervention Services Can Increase Detection by 60 Percent​

Implementing a multi-stage screening process for autism spectrum disorder in early intervention settings may lead to a significant increase in ASD detection compared to standard care, particularly among Spanish-speaking children.

 
 

SCHOOL NEWS

Boston Mayor Appoints Dean to COVID-19 Advisory Committee

Comprised of doctors, public health professionals, and community leaders across Boston, the 18-member committee will advise the city on its COVID-19 response in light of the new Omicron variant and anticipated winter surge.

 
 

Think. Teach. Do.

 
 
 

ALUMNI NEWS

'Students’ Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs Must be Prioritized'

As the director of wellness and prevention education at Phillips Academy Andover, SPH alum Nicole Jeter is working to strengthen the school’s COVID-19 pandemic response while developing and overseeing a variety of health and wellness programming for students.

 

PUBLIC HEALTH POST

The Importance of Just Asking

Two key understandings emerged from a recent study – the importance of simply asking a pregnant or postpartum person if they’re feeling depressed and the persistence of racial disparities.

 
 

PUBLIC HEALTH POST

What Did Grey's Anatomy Teach You?

The popular television show increased public awareness of a sexual assault education and support resource, indicating that the entertainment industry could be an important public health platform.

 

POPULATION HEALTH EXCHANGE

From Data to Dashboards: Using Excel to Support Health Program Decisions

In this virtual Winter Institute, build your Excel “toolbox” of skills and learn best practices in data visualizations so that you can communicate data effectively. The course begins January 10 and will be taught by Elizabeth Lewis, adjunct assistant professor of global health.

 
 

SCHOOL NEWS

Think. Teach. Do. Awards Recognize Staff Excellence

The staff awards program acknowledges staff achievements, behaviors, and strong work ethics that embody SPH’s core mission and values.

 
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In the Media.

 
 
 

USA TODAY

Uncounted: Inaccurate Death Certificates across the Country Hide the True Toll of COVID-19​

Quotes Andrew Stokes, assistant professor of global health.

 

VOX

How to Make Sense of the Case and Hospitalization Data as Omicron Takes Off​

Quotes Eleanor Murray, assistant professor of epidemiology.

 

BOSTON GLOBE

As Experts Advise Better Masks to Protect against Omicron, Government Is Starting to Provide Them​

Quotes Davidson Hamer, professor of global health, and Dean Sandro Galea.

 

CNN

After Billie Eilish Talks about Porn, Experts Urge Parents and Kids to Have Straight Talk about Sex​

Quotes Emily Rothman, professor of community health sciences.

 

WBUR

As Cases Surge, Gov. Baker Calls up National Guard to Help Stretched Hospitals​

Quotes Julia Raifman, assistant professor of health law, policy & management.

 
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#Hope "is based on a clear-eyed understanding of the world in all its tragedy and challenge.” In his first Dean’s Note of the year, @sandrogalea shares four reasons why he is hopeful about the days ahead. Read more: https://ctt.ec/BX42C+

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