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August 21, 2022

 

SPH This Week.

Latest News, Research, and More

 
 
 
 
 

Q&A

We Have the Potential to Prevent Endemic Monkeypox

As cases of the rare virus continue to surge across the US, SPH professors Davidson Hamer and Lawrence Long provide insight on what we know and don’t know about this disease, as well as the best public health strategies to minimize the outbreak and dispel stigmas around it. Learn more.

 
 
 

DEAN'S NOTE

Monkeypox: Old Disease, New Fears

On stopping the spread of a disease without encouraging the spread of stigma, writes Dean Sandro Galea in a new Dean's Note. Read Note.

 
 

RESEARCH

BCG Vaccine Prevents Tuberculosis in Young Children, but not Adults

A new study led by Leonardo Martinez suggests that the vaccine is protective against TB in children under 5, but adolescents and adults in high-burden countries may need additional protection to maintain immunity beyond childhood. See the findings.

 
 

EDUCATION 

Professor’s New Book Centers Writing in Public Health Practice

In Teaching Public Health Writing, Jennifer Beard offers guidance in redesigning in-course writing instruction to ensure future public health professionals have the tools and confidence to communicate effectively. Read more.

 
 
 

PUBLIC HEALTH POST

Troubling Industry

More than 90 percent of youth surveyed about their experience at a facility for "troubled teens" provided negative ratings, writes PHP fellow Barbara Espinosa. Learn more.

 
 

MONDAY

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Monkeypox: Old Disease, New Fears

PUBLIC HEALTH CONVERSATION—ONLINE

Davidson Hamer, professor of global health at SPH; Angela Rasmussen, research scientist at the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization; Sean Cahill, director of health policy research at The Fenway Institute and adjunct associate professor of global health at SPH; and Elle Lette, postdoctoral fellow at Boston Children’s Hospital. Moderated by Craig Andrade, associate dean for practice and director of the Activist Lab at SPH.

 
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RESEARCH

Inefficient Building Electrification Risks Prolonging Fossil Fuels

A new study led by Jonathan Buonocore indicates that decarbonization pathways should incorporate more efficient electric heating technologies and more renewable energy sources to minimize strain on the US electric grid during peaks in electricity usage from heating in the winter. See the findings.

 

POPULATION HEALTH EXCHANGE

Health in Focus Film Festival Submissions Due Aug. 25

Have a compelling story to tell? Submit a short film by Aug. 25 to PHX's Health in Focus Film Festival, which aims to advance population health by pairing visual stories with thoughtful discussion. Learn more.

 
 

PUBLIC HEALTH POST

Prescription Subscription

Use of hepatitis C virus medications increased dramatically under subscription-based payment model agreements, writes PHP fellow Connor McCombs. Read more.

 
 

ALUMNI NEWS

‘In This for the Long Haul’

Alum Jori Fortson (SPH’20) shares about formative experiences she had at the school and what inspires her to advocate for health justice. Read more.

 
 
 
 
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In the Media.

 

NBC NEWS

Polio Vaccine Coverage Is as Low as 37% In N.Y. County Where Paralysis Case Was Found

Quotes Helen Jenkins, associate professor of biostatistics.

 

BOSTON GLOBE

New study based on Mass. schools finds masks protected students, staff from COVID-19

Quotes Eleanor Murray, assistant professor of epidemiology.

 

NEW YORK TIMES

How Heat Waves Take a Toll on Mental Health

Quotes Amruta Nori-Sarma, assistant professor of environmental health.

 

HEALTH

How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Affect Healthcare Costs—Especially for Medicare Beneficiaries

Quotes Alan Sager, professor of health law, policy & management.

 

FORBES

What New CDC COVID-19 School Guidelines Says about Bullying Face Mask Wearers

Quotes Jonathan Levy, chair and professor of environmental health.

 

BOSOTN HERALD

Boston-Area COVID Wastewater Data Is Down: ‘the Rest of the Summer Should Be Quiet’

Quotes Matthew Fox, professor of epidemiology and global health.

 
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