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SPH This Week
 
 
September 6, 2015
 
 
DEAN'S NOTE
 
 
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Climate Change and Population Health
Some thoughts on global environmental climate change as a fundamental driver of population health.
 
 
 
NEWS
 
 
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Mobile Phones Can Help Homeless Vets Access Health Care
Mobile technology also proves an effective tool for improving adherence to treatment.
 
 
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Hospital Competition Thrives in a Nationalized System
Whether public or private, hospitals need to remain competitive, researcher says.
 
 
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Racial Differences Found in Doctor-Patient Treatment Decision-Making
Doctors don't treat treatment decisions the same way among all patients.
 
 
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Simulating the Health Benefits of Low-Carbon Energy Policy
Depending on type and location of projects, benefits could be worth millions of dollars a year.
 
 
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#PracticePlunge2015
See our new students take on the day through Instagram.
 
 
 
IN THE MEDIA
 
 
NPR
Prep School Rape Trial Puts Spotlight On High School Assaults — quotes Emily Rothman, associate professor of community health sciences.
 
The Boston Globe
Call (Back) the Midwife! — quotes Eugene Declercq, professor of community health sciences.
 
Boston Business Journal
Third Time’s a Charm? How a Beth Israel, Lahey Merger Might Finally Happen — quotes Alan Sager, professor of health policy and management.
 
CBS Boston
Father Says Saugus Store Display Promotes Excessive College Drinking — quotes Richard Saitz, professor and chair of community health sciences.
 
MedPage Today
Obesity and Death: What Can We Learn from Weight Histories? — article by Andrew Stokes, assistant professor of global health.
 
 
FEATURED EVENTS
 
 
Student Meeting with the Deans
Tuesday, September 8, 5:00 pm – 5:50 pm, L311.
 
Diversity and Inclusion Listen and Learn Tour (for All)
Thursday, September 10, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, Talbot, 307C.
 
View the full SPH calendar.