Press Release Archives
2009
BYU-HSPH study shows that Americans owe five months of their lives to cleaner air
January 21, 2009
For immediate release: January 21, 2009 A new study by researchers at Brigham Young University and Harvard School of Public…
Statement of support for AIDS doctors detained by Iranian authorities
January 15, 2009
For immediate release: Thursday, January 15, 2009 Boston, MA -- Julio Frenk, Dean of the Harvard School of Public Health,…
Harvard School of Public Health economist David Bloom selected for group of global health research experts
January 14, 2009
For immediate release: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 Boston, MA - David Bloom, a well-known health economist and demographer who has…
Hospital pilot sites demonstrate surgical safety checklist drops deaths and complications by more than one third
January 14, 2009
Dramatic Findings Spur Effort at Rapid Implementation in Most American Hospitals; Nationwide Programs Already Established in Four Countries For immediate…
Health provisions among public's top priorities for economic stimulus
January 14, 2009
Health Reform Rated Among Top Priorities For New President And Congress, Insurance Regulations Stand Out For Broad Bipartisan Support Initial…
Lower childhood IQ associated with higher risk of adult mental disorders
December 1, 2008
For immediate release: Monday, December 1, 2008 Boston, MA -- Researchers have hypothesized that people with lower IQs may have…
HSPH's Center for Public Health Preparedness receives $8.6 million CDC grant to measure emergency systems capabilities and performance
November 24, 2008
For immediate release: Monday, November 24, 2008 Boston, MA - Researchers from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) are leading a…
Harvard School of Public Health awards "Q" prize to Dr. José Antonio Abreu and Maestro Gustavo Dudamel for leadership of Venezuelan program that uses classical music to transform the lives of at-risk youth
November 10, 2008
For immediate release: Monday, November 10, 2008 Boston, MA -- The Harvard School of Public Health announced today that the second-annual Q Prize,…
Results from pre-election surveys published in NEJM show deep concerns about state of health care with McCain and Obama supporters differing sharply on directions for new administration
October 30, 2008
For immediate release: Thursday, October 30, 2008 With only a few days remaining before Election Day, researchers from Harvard School…
In first national survey, patients give low scores to hospitals on pain management and discharge instructions
October 29, 2008
For immediate release: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Boston, MA -- The quality of hospitals across the U.S. is inconsistent. To…