SPH This Week

SPH This Week

October 25, 2015

MESSAGES FROM THE DEAN

Introducing Our Associate Dean of Administration

Reminder: Our Annual School Survey

SIGNATURE EVENT

Public Health Forum Series

Why Public Health Is Critical in a Precision Medicine World

Tuesday, October 27, 4:30 pm 6:00 pm, Hiebert Lounge.

DEAN'S NOTE

The Present and Future Uninsured

More than 17 million more Americans are insured since the ACA launch. A look back, and a look ahead, at health insurance in the US.

NEWS

"Economic Growth on Its Own Will Not Eliminate Poverty"

[VIDEO] Economist and Russell Sage Foundation President Sheldon Danziger spoke about poverty and public health at the annual Bicknell Lecture.

Alcohol Ads Linked to Teen Brand Choices

[VIDEO] Teens more than five times likely to drink alcohol advertised on national TV.

PBDEs Linked to Thyroid Function

Exposure to flame-retardant chemicals known as PBDEs associated with decrease in thyroid hormone critical to growth and metabolism.

Strong Alcohol Policies Lower Deaths from Liver Damage

Alcohol cirrhosis death rates fall, especially among women, in states with strict drinking laws.

SPH and MED Launch New Center

Department of Medicine Center for Implementation and Improvement Sciences (CIIS) will be methodological hub for scientific evaluation of current efforts.

VIEWPOINT

Domestic ViolenceWhats Porn Got to Do With It?

Public health researchers have right to ask whether pornography has impact on partnership abuse.

by Emily F. Rothman

IN THE MEDIA

Vox
The Obesity Paradox: Why Coke Is Promoting a Theory That Being Fat Wont Hurt Your Health quotes Andrew Stokes, assistant professor of global health.

USA Today
After USA TODAY Reveals Problems, Army Revises Drug, Alcohol Abuse Program quotes David Rosenbloom, professor and chair of health law, policy & management.

Boston Globe
Study Finds State Liquor Laws Saving More Women Than Men quotes Timothy Naimi, associate professor of medicine and public health.

Nature
Science in Court: Courage of Conviction quotes David Ozonoff, professor of environmental health.

Outpatient Surgery Magazine
Hospitals vs. ASCs: The Increasing Cost of Outpatient Surgery references study by Kathleen Carey, professor of health policy & management.

FEATURED EVENTS

School Assembly for Faculty & Staff
Tuesday, October 27, 8:45 am 10:50 am, Hiebert Lounge.

Faculty Senate Meeting
Tuesday, October 27, 12:30 pm 1:50 pm, CT305.

Bostons South End: The Clash of Ideas in a Historic Neighborhood. A Discussion with Author and Alumnus Russ Lopez (03)
Wednesday, October 28, 5:00 pm 6:30 pm, CT305.

Gijs van Seventer Environmental Health Seminar
Friday, October 30, 12:45 pm 1:45 pm, L210.

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