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SPH This Week

July 15, 2018
 
 
 
 
Research
 
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PCE-Contaminated Drinking Water Increases Risk of Stillbirth
 
Prenatal exposure to tetrachloroethylene in drinking water can double odds of stillbirth due to placental abruption and placental insufficiency.
 
 
Dean's Note
 
 
Trauma and Its Aftermath
 
The rescue of the Thai soccer team is joyous news. A note, as this is fresh on our minds, about the aftermath of traumatic events.
 
Research
 
 
Providers Attribute Racial Healthcare Disparities to Social, Economic Conditions
 
Those who believe providers contribute to health disparities also more likely to confront issues of racism.
 
Viewpoint
 
 
Supreme Court Justices Do Make the Law
 
A court that consistently adopts partisan positions with a Republican majority transforms itself into just another legislature engaged in partisan politics.
 
 
Practicum
 
 
Evaluating Maternal and Child Health in Post-Earthquake Nepal
 
Practicum student Victoria Pae assesses progress of Nepal Public Health Foundation maternal and child health projects as government prepares to take reins.
 
School News
 
 
Professor Elected President of Society for Epidemiologic Research
 
Martha Werler began role as president-elect at SER 2018 annual meeting in June.
 
 
 
 
Think. Teach. Do.
For the Health of All
 
 
 
 
In the Media
 
 
Boston Globe
 
Mental Health Is a College Stumbling Block. For Students of Color, It Can Be a Wall — quotes Sarah Lipson, assistant professor of health law, policy & management.
 
 
NPR
 
Trying to Stop Suicide: Guyana Aims to Bring Down Its High Rate — feature co-authored by alumna Madeline Bishop.
 
 
Politico
 
Looking at HHS’ Strategy After Another Court Loss — quotes Nicole Huberfeld, professor of health law, policy & management.
 
 
Bustle
 
Police Killings Affect the Mental Health of Black Americans in These Devastating Ways, a New Study Shows — quotes Jacob Bor, assistant professor of global health.
 
 
WBUR
 
Why Boston Medical Center Is Investing in Housing — quotes Megan Sandel, associate professor of environmental health.
 
 
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Don’t Forget about the Kids: Children and Migration
 
The integration of immigrant children into the United States health system has important implications for the health and well-being of all Americans.
 
 
 
 
 
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Volunteers Needed at Blackstone Community Event
 
Spend an afternoon supporting the Blackstone Community Center youth summer program, Celebrate Urban Birds.
 
 
 
 
Looking Ahead
 
 
Staff Breakfast with the Dean
 
Tuesday, July 17, 9:30 am – 10:30 am, Wilkins Board Room.
 
 
Faculty Breakfast with the Dean
 
Tuesday, July 17, 10:30 am – 11:30 am, Founders Room, Talbot.
 
 
Think. Teach. Do. Vancouver–JSM
 
Monday, July 30, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, Vancouver Convention Centre, Room CC-East 5, 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC.
 
 
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