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SPH This Month

June 2, 2019
 
 
 
Message from the Dean
 
Wishing You a Happy and Healthy Summer
 
 
 
Upcoming Signature Programs
 
 
 
Think. Teach. Do. Miami
 
Reception in Miami, Florida
 
Thursday, June 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
W Miami, 485 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL
 
 
 
 
Think. Teach. Do. Minneapolis
 
SER Conference
 
Thursday, June 20, 7 to 9 p.m.
Lakes & Legends Brewing Company, 1368 Lasalle Ave, Minneapolis, MN
 
 
 
In Conversation With
 
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‘It’s Important to Do What We Can’
 
Julia Raifman on how policy affects health of LGBT populations, why US government needs to start counting transgender people, and translating research into action.
 
 
Research
 
 
Reduction and Loss of SNAP Benefits Tied to Worse Health
 
Families whose benefits were reduced or cut off more likely to experience food insecurity, energy insecurity, and to forgo health care than those with consistent benefits.
 
Alumni News
 
 
‘Evaluation Is So Important’
 
Alum Ashley King analyzes substance misuse data at DBH in Washington, DC.
 
Research
 
 
Formerly Incarcerated Veterans Face Gaps in Connecting with Services
 
Reentry programs lack systematic means of identifying incarcerated veterans ahead of release and staying in touch after release, while veterans lack information about support.
 
 
School News
 
 
Professor Named President-Elect of Pediatric Epidemiology Organization
 
Lauren Wise will foster research and support student mentorship in new role with Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research.
 
Recently at SPH
 
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2019 Convocation: ‘Stand Up for What Is Right’
 
At 2019 Convocation, Mona Hanna-Attisha encouraged graduates to persevere in face of health injustices.
 
 
Slideshow
 
 
Scenes from 2019 Convocation
 
On Saturday, May 18, hundreds of friends and family gathered to honor this year's SPH graduates.
 
 
PHX
 
 
Inspiring the Next Generation to Promote Public Health
 
Professor Lisa Sullivan on new PHX program PopHealthExperience, introducing rising 7th-10th graders to public health, and sparking future career interest in young students.
 
Slideshow
 
 
SPH Snapshot: SPH Awards Ceremony
 
On eve of Convocation, students, faculty, and staff were honored for their outstanding achievements and contributions to SPH.
 
 
 
Think. Teach. Do.
For the Health of All
 
 
 
 
In the Media
 
 
Fierce Healthcare
 
New 'Conscience' Rule: Proponents Say It Protects Healthcare Workers' Rights, Opponents Fear 'Free Pass' for Discrimination — quotes Sean Cahill, adjunct associate professor of the practice, health law, policy & management.
 
 
Specialty Medical Dialogues
 
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Prevent Recurrent Gout Attacks — quotes Tuhina Neogi, professor of epidemiology.
 
 
Futurity
 
Is It Ethical to Revive a Dead Pig's Brain? — interview with George Annas, William Fairfield Warren Distinguished Professor of health law, ethics & human rights.
 
 
Time
 
Trump Keeps Talking about Second-Trimester Abortions. Here's What He Gets Wrong — quotes alum Kristyn Brandi.
 
 
New York Times
 
Why Your Doctor's White Coat Can Be a Threat to Your Health — opinion by Austin Frakt, associate professor of health law, policy & management.
 
 
Thrive Global
 
There's So Much More to Staying Healthy Than You Think — opinion by Dean Sandro Galea.
 
 
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‘We’re Doing What We Can with the Time That We Have’
 
Student Morgan Simko discusses her advocacy work at Indivisible and the importance of getting out of your comfort zone in the name of public health practice and advocacy.
 
 
 
 
 
School Grades Trigger Family Violence
 
Corporal punishment is associated with poor academic achievement, emotional and behavioral problems, and conduct disorders.
 
 
 
 
 
PHX Offers Continuing Education Credits for All Programs
 
All of this year's Summer Institute programs are offering continuing education credits from CPH and/or CHES/MCHES. Check out each program page to learn more about adding skills to your resume.
 
 
 
Looking Ahead
 
 
DEAN'S SEMINAR—A Conversation about Cities and Health
 
Tuesday, June 4, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, National Press Club, 529 14th St NW, Washington, DC.
 
 
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION SEMINAR—Red in a Sea of Blue: A Public Health Perspective
 
Tuesday, June 11, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm, Bakst Auditorium.
 
 
Think. Teach. Do. Miami
 
Thursday, June 13, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, W Miami, 485 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL.
 
 
Think. Teach. Do. Minneapolis
 
Thursday, June 20, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Lakes & Legends Brewing Company, 1368 Lasalle Ave, Minneapolis, MN.
 
 
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