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Health care reform for the people: A conversation with former Canadian Health Minister Jane Philpott
Former Canadian Health Minister Jane Philpott is calling for an overhaul of the Canadian health care system. Following the pandemic, Canada, much like the U.S., is facing a shortage of … Continue reading "Health care reform for the people: A conversation with former Canadian Health Minister Jane Philpott"
Covering race and racism: A view from the newsroom
Presented jointly with the FXB Center for Health and Human Rights and the Center for Health Communication It isn’t enough to write about race and health separately: to tell the … Continue reading "Covering race and racism: A view from the newsroom"
The hidden link between inflammation and disease
Among the potential drivers of disease, the puzzling role of inflammation has captivated scientists. While acute inflammation is beneficial in protecting our immune systems, chronic inflammation has been linked to … Continue reading "The hidden link between inflammation and disease"
POSTPONED – The Surgeon General takes aim at loneliness: Dr. Vivek Murthy on mental health and connection
This event has been POSTPONED. We apologize for any inconvenience. With approximately half of U.S. adults reporting feelings of loneliness, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is calling for action … Continue reading "POSTPONED – The Surgeon General takes aim at loneliness: Dr. Vivek Murthy on mental health and connection"
Prepping for the next pandemic: How the tiny Kingdom of Bhutan aims to lead the world
Bhutan Health Minister Dechen Wangmo is already thinking about the next pandemic. She is leading work on the World Health Organization’s global pandemic treaty, with the goal of improving preparedness … Continue reading "Prepping for the next pandemic: How the tiny Kingdom of Bhutan aims to lead the world"
When antibiotics fail: Solving the deadly superbug threat
Antibiotics save millions of lives — but what happens if they stop working? The WHO calls antimicrobial drug resistance, or AMR, one of the largest threats to global health and … Continue reading "When antibiotics fail: Solving the deadly superbug threat"
The STI surge: Combatting America’s sexual health crisis
STI rates are surging across the U.S. — and public health departments are struggling to keep up. Our experts will explain what these rising rates mean for sexual, reproductive, and … Continue reading "The STI surge: Combatting America’s sexual health crisis"
America’s housing crisis: Policy levers to drive change
The number of people experiencing homelessness has been rising steadily in the U.S., to nearly 600,000 last year. Adrianne Todman, deputy secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, … Continue reading "America’s housing crisis: Policy levers to drive change"
Leadership through crisis: A conversation with former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot
After nearly 30 years in public service, Lori Lightfoot was elected mayor of Chicago in 2019, becoming the first Black woman and openly gay person to hold the office. A … Continue reading "Leadership through crisis: A conversation with former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot"
Studio Open House
The Studio at HSPH is thrilled to invite you to our open house! Join us August 29 at 1pm in the 10th floor Studio space to discover the world-class programming … Continue reading "Studio Open House"