"The epigraph of E.M. Forster’s Howards End, “Only connect ...” perhaps
best reflects my thoughts about the opportunity that a possible move to
Allston holds for the Harvard School of Public Health..." [read more]
Harvard Public Health Review, Fall 2007
Photo, Rick Friedman
HSPH takes on tobacco on screen.
"Responding to mounting pressure from anti-smoking activists and researchers, including those at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) announced...." [read more]
Harvard Public Health Review, Spring/Summer 2007
Photo, Kent Dayton/HSPH
HSPH celebrates distinguished faculty and alumni.
"When I first arrived as Dean of the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), it was made clear to me that the role of Harvard University--and the task of every School dean--is to train leaders...." [read more]
Harvard Public Health Review, Winter 2007
In the transitions of these countries toward greater wealth and health, the School is playing a valuable role.
"China and India have burst onto the global scene as among the most intellectually vibrant and dynamic of all developing countries, with news outlets reporting briskly on their rapidly expanding economies..." [read more]
Harvard Public Health Review, Summer/Fall 2006
Science, globalization, public service--these and other Harvard-wide priorities remain central to HSPH's mission
"The recent announcement that Harvard University President Larry Summers will be stepping down in June raises many questions in people's minds. One of those is certain to be, 'How will this affect plans for the Harvard School of Public Health?' While it is impossible to predict what new ideas and vision the next president might bring..." [read more]
Harvard Public Health Review, Spring 2006
"The infectious disease community has been concerned about the possibility of pandemic influenza for almost two decades, and the U.S. government began to draft a Pandemic Emergency Plan in 1991. But it was not until the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina that our country's lack of preparedness for handling major disasters became evident to all..." [read more]
Harvard Public Health Review, Winter 2006
"The greatest problem in public health is, in my view, not a disease or an unknown threat, but the disparities in health within and between countries. As the wondrous advances in public health and biomedical science have become more available to the developed world..." [read more]
Harvard Public Health Review, Fall 2005
"In addressing the first meeting in October 2003 of the Leadership Council of the School of Public Health, Harvard University President Larry Summers said, "There is no other area of human endeavor in which the application of thought and resources can make so profound a difference in as many people's lives as in the work of public health. And that is why this School..." [read more]
Harvard Public Health Review, Winter 2005
"In a world of scarce health resources, society would do well to identify major risks to the public's health--and avoid wasting time, money, and expertise on minor ones. Which health interventions are most cost-effective, yielding the greatest gain for the greatest number of people? How much are taxpayers able, and willing, to spend?" [read more]
Harvard Public Health Review, Fall 2004
"A fundamental issue in public health is how to hold countries of the world accountable for the health of their people. Measuring the health of populations requires metrics and analysis. For example, in most nations life expectancy has been increasing for many years, while in several countries in sub-Saharan Africa..." [read more]
Harvard Public Health Review, Spring 2004
Taking On The SARS Challenge "Emerging infections…the World Health Organization (WHO) describes them as part of the "unfinished agenda of communicable diseases" for public health. The latest example of their importance was the explosion of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) on the global scene..." [read more]
Harvard Public Health Review, Fall 2003
"Public health is the cornerstone of health protection and disease prevention. Through classic public health measures, we have witnessed dramatic health milestones over the last century, almost doubling the life expectancy of Americans..." [read more]
Harvard Public Health Review, Spring 2003
"With the memory of September 11 seared in our consciousness and terrorism constantly on our minds, it is not impossible to imagine a biological attack on this country. Let me describe for you a hypothetical scenario that could have followed 9/11 were a biological agent released that was transmissible..." [read more]
Harvard Public Health Review, Summer 2002
"When I was asked to consider becoming dean of the Harvard School of Public Health, one of the more compelling arguments offered was that the dean has a unique platform from which to capture the attention of leaders and the public..." [read more]
Harvard Public Health Review, Winter 2002
Public Health deals with the health and well-being of the population as a whole, and it's achievements over the past century, especially in the richer countries, have been truly impressive. What direction should public health take in the future? [read more]
Public Health Review, Fall 2000