SPH This Week

July 9, 2017

How does lack of preparedness undermine population heath? Learning from 700 years ago so that we may improve epidemic preparedness in our own era.

New research program will investigate epidemic of CKD among workers in El Salvador.

Eliminating CD4 treatment thresholds unlikely to lead to "critical mass" of people living with HIV starting antiretroviral treatment in South Africa.

[VIDEO] At Fifth Annual Mobile Health Showcase at Dimagi, students present global health apps for clients and partners.

Emily Liebo works to improve communitys health with Uganda Village Project.

City Councillor Ryan OMalley weighs in on lead pipe problem in Malden, Massachusetts.

By Ryan OMalley

New York Times
Theres Only One Grocery Store in Most Rural Areas. Should We Expect Two Health Insurers? quotes Jon Kingsdale, associate professor of the practice of health law, policy & management.

U.S. News
E-Cigarettes Lead to Real Smoking by Teens: Review quotes Michael Siegel, professor of community health sciences.

Vox
California Decided It Was Tired Of Women Bleeding To Death In Childbirth quotes Eugene Declercq, professor of community health sciences.

WBUR
Measuring the Health of the Climate by How Sick We Arent opinion by Jonathan Levy, professor of environmental health.

Boston Globe
In the Language of Addiction, Abuse Has No Place opinion by Richard Saitz, chair and professor of community health sciences.

Faculty Senate Meeting
Tuesday, July 25, 12:30 pm 1:50 pm, Crosstown 305.