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March 31, 2024
SPH This Week.
Latest News, Research, and More
RESEARCH
People who were physically injured in the shooting or who received low social support in the years after the incident had a higher risk of developing the mental health conditions, according to a new study led by Mohammed Abba-Aji. Read more.
SCHOOL NEWS
Following the launch of the public health-focused PBS series The Invisible Shield, members of the SPH community share recommendations on public health-themed books, podcasts, films, and more. Read more..
RESEARCHA nationwide study led by Monica Wang indicates that workplace policies that provide stability and flexibility to employees boost overall well-being and encourage workers to seek health services when they need it. Learn more. |
PUBLIC HEALTH POSTThose who are paying the closest attention to the 2024 Presidential Election are experiencing a wide range of negative emotions about it—including anxiety, nervousness, stress, and anger, writes Matthew Motta in a new PHP viewpoint. Read more.. |
TUESDAY
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1–2:30 p.m.
PUBLIC HEALTH CONVERSATION—ONLINE
Join SPH and the College of Communication for a conversation about public health communication in the context of a post-acute COVID world. The discussion will explore how we can more effectively communicate public health messaging across different population, and how we mitigate disinformation and disseminate accurate information to promote better health for all.
PUBLIC HEALTH POST
In a new episode of PHPod, 2023 PHP fellow Kara Schmidt speaks with the new 2024 PHP fellows Lia Musumeci, Heather Sherr, Jude Sleiman, Abby Varker, and Dani Weissert to discuss health communications and their public health interests going into their year-long fellowships with PHP. Read more.
FREE ASSOCIATIONS PODCASTIn a new episode of Free Associations, Matthew Fox, Jessica Liebler, and guest host Jonathan Jay discuss a study using cellphone data to see if living in cities gives us better economic integration; explore whether AI will be developing our hypotheses in the future. Learn more. |
PUBLIC HEALTH POSTWhile drug seizures are used to limit the use of illegal substances, disrupting drug markets may not be as effective as intended, and in some instances, may increase overdose risk, writes PHP fellow Heather Sherr. Learn more. |
Kudos.
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Koichiro Shiba, assistant professor of epidemiology, is co-principal investigator of a new $1M project funded by the National Institutes of Health’s National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute to study the cardiovascular benefits of volunteering activity in later life. The four-year project will examine whether frequent and sustained volunteering affects changes in cardiovascular biomarkers, while also accounting for genetic risk factors. |
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Alan Sager, professor of health law, policy & management, has been appointed to serve as the healthcare economist for the Center for Health Information and Analysis Oversight Council. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio appointed Sager to serve out the remainder of an unexpired term scheduled to end in September 2025. |
In the Media.
STAT NEWS
Article by Katherine O'Malley, policy analyst in health law, policy & management.
THE GUARDIAN
Quotes Nicole Huberfeld, Edward R. Utley Professor of Health Law.
MSN
Quotes Anita DeStefano, professor of biostatistics.
TEXAS PUBLIC RADIO
Interview with Michael Stein, chair and professor of health law, policy & management.
STAT NEWS
Quotes Elaine Nsoesie, associate professor of global health.
YAHOO FINANCE
Quotes Monica Wang, associate professor of community health sciences.
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