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SPH
This Week
February 19, 2017
MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
A Leadership Transition
SIGNATURE EVENT
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION SEMINAR: SPH READS
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
: A Conversation with the Family of Henrietta Lacks
Tuesday, February 21, 4:30 6:00 pm, Hiebert Lounge.
DEAN'S NOTE
On Luck
What is luck? What role does luck play in determining the health of populations?
NEWS
Strong Alcohol Policies Lead to Fewer Drunk-Driving Deaths Among Youth
[VIDEO] Half of all young people killed in car crashes driven by someone who has been drinking.
Shedding Light on Etiology of Severe Pneumonia in Ecuadoran Children
More efforts needed to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza, and low weight among young children.
Testosterone Therapy Proves Protective Against Cardiovascular Disease
Testosterone therapy proves effective approach to achieve sustained improvements in cardio-metabolic function.
Boston Globe
Spotlight Editor Discusses Mental Health
Scott Allen talked about The Desperate and the Dead series with Mental HealthPublic Health Interest Group.
This Is Not a Delivery You Need to Refer to a Hospital
Student Brittany Ranchoff evaluates midwifery training program in Lesotho.
Alumnus Heads Compliance for Health System
Joshua Boxer named executive director of regulatory compliance for University of Miami Health System (UHealth).
RECENTLY AT SPH
"Marketing for Good"
[VIDEO]
At Dean's Seminar, (RED) CEO Deborah Dugan discussed ending AIDS and ways in which private enterprises can advance public health ambitions.
FROM PUBLIC HEALTH POST
Profile: Sarah Kliff
Vox
health policy writer on her career path and challenges of "explaining the news."
by David K. Jones, Editor-in-Chief
IN THE MEDIA
Mens Health
Here Is the Exact Amount of Sleep You Need for Successful Sperm quotes Lauren Wise, professor of epidemiology.
Washington Post
The Great Mystery of E-Cigarettes mentions Michael Siegel, professor of community health sciences.
STAT News
No Red Line Against CRISPR’ing Early Embryos, Experts Rule quotes George Annas, professor of health law, policy & management.
Futurity
C-Sections Rates Aren’t Climbing as Quickly quotes Eugene Declercq, professor of community health sciences.
Huffington Post
Ebola Study Shows How Superspreaders Can Prolong an Outbreak quotes Christopher Gill, associate professor of global health.
LOOKING AHEAD
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: SPH READS
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
: A Conversation with the Family of Henrietta Lacks
Tuesday, February 21, 4:30 pm 6:00 pm, Hiebert Lounge.
School Assembly for Faculty & Staff
Tuesday, February 28, 8:45 am 10:50 pm, Hiebert Lounge.
PUBLIC HEALTH FORUMThe Health Policies of the New Administration: Applying the Epidemiology of Politics
Tuesday, February 28, 4:30 pm 6:00 pm, Hiebert Lounge.
DEAN'S SEMINAR: BOOK DISCUSSION
Jewish Medical Resistance in the Holocaust
Wednesday, March 1, 1:00 pm 2:00 pm, L109ABC.
DEAN'S SEMINAR: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN PUBLIC HEALTH
Health, Politics, and Planned Parenthood
Thursday, March 2, 1:00 pm 2:00 pm, Hiebert Lounge.
Staff Breakfast with the Dean
Tuesday, March 14, 9:30 am 10:30 am, Wilkins Board Room.
Student Coffee Chat with the Dean
Tuesday, March 14, 5:00 pm 6:00 pm, Founders Room.
DEAN'S SEMINAR: GLOBAL HEALTH STORYTELLINGEnding AIDS: The Politics of Possibility
Wednesday, March 15, 4:00 pm 6:60 pm, College of Communication, Room 209.
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