SPH This Week

SPH This Week

May 8, 2016

MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

Public Health Forum Presents Susan M. Wolf

Tuesday, May 10, 4:30 pm 6:00 pm, Hiebert Lounge.

Saturday, May 14, 11:00 am 1:00 pm, Agganis Arena.

From disease risk to life expectancy, education has enormous implications for wellbeing. A look at some of the ways education can determine health.

Massachusetts state secretary of health and human services headlines speaker lineup for May 14 event.

[VIDEO] Strong leadership and cross-disciplinary collaboration key to integrating dental care into pediatric care.

Exposure to PBDEs associated with decreased levels of hormone inhibin-B, important for production of semen.

Patients on benzodiazepines more likely to refill opioid prescriptions early.

Chukwuemeka Umeh will study health coverage in Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Kenya.

Education Committee selected winners of Award for Excellence in Teaching for Fall 2015 semester.

Pornography is a public health issue; it has implications for sexual and reproductive health promotion, and for violence prevention.

by Emily Rothman

The Conversation
Why Public Health Scholars Should Study Pornography opinion by Emily Rothman, associate professor of community health sciences.

The Lancet
The US Cancer Moonshot Initiative opinion co-authored by Dean Sandro Galea.

Boston.com
Lengthy Driving Commutes Could Harm Your Health quotes Jonathan Levy, professor of environmental health.

Boston Magazine
Power Families profiles alumnus Howard Koh.

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

Zika Virus: Update with Dr. Don Thea
Wednesday, May 11, 12:00 pm 1:00 pm, Hiebert Lounge.

Special Screening of 'Trapped'
Wednesday, May 11, 3:00 pm 5:00 pm, Keefer Auditorium.

SPH Awards Ceremony
Friday, May 13, 3:00 pm 5:00 pm, Hiebert Lounge.