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A reexamination of aging: Living longer, happier, and healthier

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXsXJssRX9Q A Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forum  Thanks to advances in medicine and technology, middle-aged and younger people in many countries can anticipate living years longer than previous generations. But what do these additional years imply for personal health, finances, relationships, and sense of purpose — and for societal structures and public policy? … Continue reading "A reexamination of aging: Living longer, happier, and healthier"

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“My fellow Americans, ask not what US data can do for you, ask what you would be able to do with data from Sweden”

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Department of Epidemiology Seminar Series Speaker: Jonas Ludvigsson, MD, PhD Professor, Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Karolinska Institutet ABSTRACT Sweden provides a unique opportunity for healthcare research in large populations, with longitudinal data and virtually no loss of follow-up. Through the personal identity number population-based registers can be linked including the Patient Register, the … Continue reading "“My fellow Americans, ask not what US data can do for you, ask what you would be able to do with data from Sweden”"

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Climate and Health Research Network

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Our community of scholars works to coordinate, support, and amplify climate and health research. All members of the Harvard community and affiliated hospitals are welcome to join our monthly meetings for networking, feedback on projects, funding opportunities, and upcoming events. To join, contact: Flanigan@hsph.harvard.edu Upcoming meetings: May 29th, 1-2 pm June 26th, 1-2 pm

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CCDD ID Epi Seminar Series

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Talk title:  Influenza vaccination strategies in older adults Presenter: Ben Cowling, Professor and Chair of Epidemiology at Hong Kong University, School of Public Health  Ben Cowling is currently Chair Professor of Epidemiology and head of the Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the School of Public Health at the University of Hong Kong, and co-Director … Continue reading "CCDD ID Epi Seminar Series"

PHIT x HMS HealthTech Biodesign Workshop

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Immerse yourself in the dynamic realm of healthcare innovation at the HMS HealthTech x PHIT Biodesign Workshop! In this interactive hands-on workshop, led by previous HMS HealthTech Innovation Fellows, you will: Learn about the transformative Biodesign process from HealthTech leaders who have firsthand experience in driving innovation forward Actively participate in Concept Generation to brainstorm … Continue reading "PHIT x HMS HealthTech Biodesign Workshop"

Leveraging technology to create scalable solutions in maternal and child health in India: the ARMMAN story

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ARMMAN is an India-based nonprofit leveraging mHealth technology to create scalable, cost-effective, equity-based and gender-transformative, non-linear, systemic solutions to reduce maternal and child mortality and morbidity in India. Our integrated 360 degree approach leverages deep mobile penetration to provide weekly preventive care information to women so they demand better care during pregnancy and infancy, along … Continue reading "Leveraging technology to create scalable solutions in maternal and child health in India: the ARMMAN story"

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Drop-in Mindfulness Session

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Join the Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health for a refreshing mindfulness practice on Thursday afternoon, April 25th from 1 pm to 1:50 pm in Kresge, Room 110. The drop-in mindfulness sessions include sitting and walking meditations, learning about mindfulness, and practicing mindfulness to enhance our energy of ease and rest. The practice will start … Continue reading "Drop-in Mindfulness Session"