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Preventing gun violence: Promising public health approaches
Twenty-five years after the shootings at Columbine High School, the U.S. continues to experience outsized rates of gun violence compared to much of the world. But amid the heartbreak, there … Continue reading "Preventing gun violence: Promising public health approaches"
What’s in our water? Examining risks 10 years after Flint
A Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forum What health risks lurk in U.S. tap water? Our expert panel will explore what’s changed since the water crisis in Flint, Mich., … Continue reading "What’s in our water? Examining risks 10 years after Flint"
When youth sue to protect the planet and their health: Inside a bold legal strategy to fight climate change
Presented jointly with: Departments of Nutrition and Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health C-CHANGE (Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment), Harvard T.H. Chan School of … Continue reading "When youth sue to protect the planet and their health: Inside a bold legal strategy to fight climate change"
Overdose prevention: New strategies for harm reduction
Drug overdose deaths continue to climb in the U.S., taking more than 100,000 lives a year. In response, public health leaders are exploring harm reduction policies. Our panel of experts … Continue reading "Overdose prevention: New strategies for harm reduction"
Making a health case for reparations in Boston
Presented jointly with the FXB Center for Health and Human Rights As the national conversation on reparations heats up, Boston has launched a task force to document the city’s ties … Continue reading "Making a health case for reparations in Boston"
EMPOWER: Tapping a new workforce to deliver quality mental health care
A critical shortage of specialist providers has impaired access to mental health care in the U.S. and around the world. The EMPOWER program addresses that crisis with digital tools to … Continue reading "EMPOWER: Tapping a new workforce to deliver quality mental health care"
Leadership in a partisan age: A conversation with Gov. Andy Beshear (D-Ky.) and former Gov. Steve Beshear (D-Ky.)
Fierce partisanship dominates U.S. politics at a national level. Yet in some states, bipartisan cooperation is possible. This event brings together Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, who recently won re-election as … Continue reading "Leadership in a partisan age: A conversation with Gov. Andy Beshear (D-Ky.) and former Gov. Steve Beshear (D-Ky.)"
Empowering girls in Africa: A Q&A with Sierra Leone First Lady Fatima Maada Bio
In this fireside chat, Fatima Maada Bio, first lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone, will discuss the critical importance of empowering girls and women to shape Africa’s future. Drawing … Continue reading "Empowering girls in Africa: A Q&A with Sierra Leone First Lady Fatima Maada Bio"
Tackling the loneliness epidemic: A Q&A with Sen. Chris Murphy
Social isolation and loneliness have emerged as a public health crisis, with links to elevated risks of cardiovascular disease, dementia, stroke, depression, and anxiety. U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) is … Continue reading "Tackling the loneliness epidemic: A Q&A with Sen. Chris Murphy"
How air pollution impacts our brains
The air we breathe has a direct impact on our brain. Mounting evidence links air pollution exposure to increased risk for cognitive decline and neurodegenerative conditions, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. … Continue reading "How air pollution impacts our brains"