SPH This Week.
May 15, 2022
Convocation.
Q&A
Ahead of Convocation, the executive director of the Boston Public Health Commission discusses her plans for improving the health of Boston residents and how SPH students can help.
CONVOCATIONThe soon-to-be health law and policy graduate is dedicated to addressing issues of poor health at their root and ensuring the public good is centered in all policy work. |
CONVOCATIONThe public health strategist, consultant, thought leader, and 2011 SPH graduate will serve as the alumni speaker at the Convocation. |
AWARDS
Caroline Slyer, Megan Healey, Eugene Declercq, Michael Winter, and Wendy Heiger-Bernays will receive awards. 2021 recipients Hiba Abousleiman, Monica Onyango, Roberta White, Patricia Gonzalez, and Monica Wang, who participated in a virtual ceremony last year, will also be recognized.
Upcoming Event.
Saturday, May 21, 2022
10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
BU Track & Tennis Center, 100 Ashford St., Boston, MA 02118
Think. Teach. Do.
RESEARCH
Led by Jaimie Gradus, the five-year project will inform the development of targeted cardiovascular disease prevention efforts in trauma-exposed populations.
PUBLIC HEALTH POSTCondom use decreased between 2002 and 2017 among men with risk factors for sexually transmitted infections. Understanding the barriers to condom use among key populations is crucial for developing STI prevention strategies. |
RESEARCHA new Framingham Heart Study analysis by Vasan Ramachadran found that from 1960-2018, life expectancy rose by 12 years for women and 10 years for men, and remaining lifetime risk of cardiovascular disease fell by 10 percent for women and by 22 percent for men. |
PUBLIC HEALTH POSTMedicaid recipients who self-directed their care during COVID-19 reported many benefits from the added flexibility. |
POPULATION HEALTH EXCHANGEIn this virtual Summer Institute course, learn how to plan and implement lean management-driven processes in healthcare organizations, and earn a Lean Green Belt certificate. |
In the Media.
NEW YORK TIMES
Opinion by alum Amanda Makulec.
BOSTON GLOBE
Quotes Matthew Fox, professor of epidemiology and global health.
FORBES
Quotes Sarah Lipson, assistant professor of health law, policy & management.
BOSTON.COM
Quotes Jonathan Levy, chair and professor of environmental health.
YAHOO
Quotes Michael Ulrich, assistant professor of health law, ethics & human rights.
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