The Complicated Power of Philanthropy

Ahead of BU Giving Day, Dean Ad Interim Michael Stein discusses the complex, but essential, role foundations play in supporting public health—and why individual contributions are just as meaningful to our school, particularly in this moment. Read more.

RESEARCH

Discrimination-related Depression, Anxiety Pronounced Among Multiracial, White, Asian Populations

A new study led by Monica Wang found that more than half of US adults encounter some form of discrimination, and that this mistreatment may fuel higher chances of depression and/or anxiety diagnoses among these specific racial and ethnic groups due to cultural, social, and systemic factors. Read more.

PUBLIC HEALTH POST

Sip Happens: The Social Normalization of Wine Moms

Wine mom culture—the phenomenon of using wine as a coping mechanism—is widely accepted and is fostering concerning habits among some women, writes 2024 PHP fellow Dani Weissert. Read more.

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At this moment, universities and schools of public health are facing tremendous headwinds, and we are grateful to the foundations and individuals who are doing what they can to support us.

MICHAEL STEIN
DEAN AD INTERIM, ON SUPPORTING PUBLIC HEALTH ACADEMIA AMID FUNDING CUTS

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The Public Health Conversation Events

Building Pipelines for Women’s Leadership in Public Health

April 9, 2025
1–2:30 p.m. ET
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PUBLIC HEALTH POST

How Doulas Improve Health for New Mothers and Babies

Pregnant women supported by a doula were 46 percent more likely to attend a postpartum appointment than those without, writes 2025 PHP fellow Rowena Lindsay. Read more.

Public Health Conversation Starter

Valuing 'Local Wisdom, Innovative Approaches, and New Ways of Working'

Dean Ad Interim Michael Stein speaks with Lauren Smith, vice president of strategic portfolios at Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, about the role of foundations in this moment of federal uncertainty. Watch or listen to the conversation.

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In the Media.

BLOOMBERG LAW

Kennedy’s Health Cuts Seen as Taking Toll on Services, Oversight

Quotes Nicole Huberfeld, Edward R. Utley Professor of Health Law.

THE CONVERSATION

Doctor Shortages Have Hobbled Health Care for Decades − and the Trend Could Be Worsening

Opinion by Nicole McCann, PhD candidate in health services and policy research.

ALZ FORUM

Is Dementia Incidence Still Dropping? Birth Cohort Data Say Yes

Quotes Jennifer Weuve, professor of epidemiology.

BOSTON GLOBE

COVID-19 Put the Spotlight on the Region’s Health Equity Leaders. Five Years Later, They Are Targets

Mentions research led by Jonathan Levy, chair and professor of environmental health.

NPR

COVID Gave Rise to Vaccine Skepticism. That May Affect Preparedness for Next Pandemic

Radio interview with Matt Motta, assistant professor of health law, policy & management.

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