SPH This Week.
January 9, 2022
Must Reads.
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.
RESEARCHImplementing 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 NEWSComprised 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
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 POSTTwo 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 POSTThe 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 EXCHANGEIn 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 NEWSThe staff awards program acknowledges staff achievements, behaviors, and strong work ethics that embody SPH’s core mission and values. |
In the Media.
USA TODAY
Quotes Andrew Stokes, assistant professor of global health.
VOX
Quotes Eleanor Murray, assistant professor of epidemiology.
BOSTON GLOBE
Quotes Davidson Hamer, professor of global health, and Dean Sandro Galea.
CNN
Quotes Emily Rothman, professor of community health sciences.
WBUR
Quotes Julia Raifman, assistant professor of health law, policy & management.
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