Featured News Archives
2011
Challenges of eradicating malaria outlined at World Malaria Day Program at HSPH
May 10, 2011 -- Despite stepped up worldwide efforts to combat malaria over the last decade, increasing drug resistance, poor access to…
Heat waves tied to climate change could increase urban fatalities
May 6, 2011 Scientists predict that global climate change will generate more heat waves in the decades ahead, but few…
So you want to do disaster relief? Simulation tests the mettle of humanitarian aid workers-in-training
May 6, 2011 “Guys, we have a kidnapping scheduled at 5:30,” Harvard School of Public Health doctoral student-turned-militia leader Mey…
Experts lay out future of health IT at PHAT conference
May 5, 2011 -- Paper medical records—the 19th century tools still used by most 21st century medical providers—are a big part…
Yerby diversity lecture highlights lack of health insurance, access to health care, among urban youth of color
May 4, 2011 -- Adolescents and young adults of color are the least likely to have health insurance and have…
HSPH's Laurie Glimcher honored at day-long symposium
May 2, 2011 Researchers from across the globe joined HSPH faculty, students, staff and guests to honor Prof. Laurie Glimcher at a…
Five HSPH students named Schweitzer Fellows
April 28, 2011 -- Five HSPH students have been named to the 2011-12 class of Schweitzer Fellows by The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship. Raymond…
South African Health Minister presents plan for stemming the tide of HIV/AIDS in his country at HSPH Dean's Distinguished Lecture
April 11, 2011 The statistics laid out by the Honorable Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, South African Minister of Health (right), during…