SPH This Week

SPH This Week

February 11, 2018

Upcoming Signature Program

Applying Lessons Learned from the Master Settlement Agreement with Big Tobacco to Other Industries

FEB 14

4:30 to 6 p.m.

Hiebert Lounge, 72 East Concord Street, Boston

Think. Teach. Do.

For the Health of All

Research

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Police Shootings Reflect Structural Racism

States with greater residential segregation of Black and White populations have higher racial disparities in fatal police shootings of unarmed victims.

School News

Building a Path to Diversity, One School at a Time

Faculty and administrators from universities across Greater Boston met at SPH to discuss diversity strategies.

Dean's Note

For Health, We Need Compassion

Compassion challenges us to see the conditions that underlie poor health, and work to correct them.

Research

Air Pollution Linked to Irregular Menstrual Cycles

First time that air pollution has been associated with menstrual cycle regularity.

Alumni News

Alumna Leads Space for Children to Grieve

Liz Cohen appointed executive director of Childrens Room, program to support children and their families after death of parent or sibling.

Viewpoint

After Nassar: Confronting the Root Causes of Sexual Violence in Youth

It's time to take a closer look at our norms around sexuality, relationships, and consent.

School News

Professor Featured in New York Times Magazine Cover Story

Work of Emily Rothman, associate professor of community health sciences, featured in cover story on teenagers and online porn.

Recently at SPH

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Listen, Listen, Listen

At annual Bicknell Lecture, Joshua Archambault, senior fellow on health care policy at the Pioneer Institute; alumna Brandi Harless, mayor of Paducah, Kentucky; and Shari Rudavsky, health and medicine reporter at the Indianapolis Star, discussed ways to bridge political and cultural divisions to advance population health.

In the Media

The New York Times Magazine

What Teenagers Are Learning from Online Porn quotes Emily Rothman, associate professor of community health sciences; and alumna Nicole Daley.

Newsweek

US Police Shootings Reflect Structural Racism Across States, Study Finds quotes Michael Siegel, professor of community health sciences.

New England Journal of Medicine

Can Work Be Required in the Medicaid Program? opinion by Nicole Huberfeld, professor of health law, policy & management.

PBS

5 Medical Stories You Should Be Reading Now quotes Timothy Naimi, associate professor of community health sciences.

WBUR

How One Parent Pushed Back When a School Encouraged Kids to Wear Patriots Gear opinion by doctoral student Kate Mitchell.

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In the Classroom: Translating Passion into Action

We are getting ready to teach the spring Advocacy Primer in the Leadership and Management for Public Health core courses. Students will learn how to build coalitions, influence policymakers, and other advocacy skills.

New Crew 2018

We are delighted to welcome our new cohort of PHP fellows: Sampada Nandyala, Chrissy Packtor, and Erin Polka. Executive Editor Michael Stein and Associate Editor Jennifer Beard also join the PHP team.

Registration for Summer Institute 2018 Is Now Open

Program topics include SAS, story mapping, gender-based violence research, online fundraising, public health writing, regulatory agencies in practice, strategic communication, and more.

Looking Ahead

Student Coffee Chat with the Dean

Monday, February 12, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Founders Room, Talbot Building.

School Assembly for Faculty & Staff

Tuesday, February 13, 8:45 am – 10:50 am, Hiebert Lounge.

PUBLIC HEALTH FORUM—Applying Lessons Learned from the Master Settlement Agreement with Big Tobacco to Other Industries

Wednesday, February 14, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm, Hiebert Lounge.

Staff Breakfast with the Dean

Friday, February 16, 10:00 am – 11:00 am, Crosstown 305.

Accepted Students Day

Saturday, February 24, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Boston.

Think. Teach. Do. Miami

Wednesday, February 28, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, EAST Miami, 788 Brickell Plaza, Miami, FL.

Think. Teach. Do. DC

Tuesday, March 6, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Foley & Lardner, 300 K Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC.

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