Nearly 200 Harvard Chan School community members, including alumni, students, faculty, and guests, came together in late September to celebrate Alumni Weekend 2024 with an event focused on public health solutions for climate resilience.
Karestan Koenen, professor of psychiatric epidemiology and head of the Population Mental Health Lab, offers her thoughts on policies to reduce the prevalence of mental health problems.
On Sept. 30, nearly 400 members of the Harvard Chan School community participated in the second annual Day of Service.
In August, a confirmed case of polio was reported in Gaza—the first in 25 years—which created significant concern for further spread. The Palestine Program for Health and Human Rights convened a discussion on September 24 to examine the causes of the outbreak and the public health response.
At a symposium, a dozen experts discussed how health care in the U.S. can be more accessible, more affordable, and more equitable during the next presidential administration.
A December 1984 toxic gas leak in Bhopal, India killed and maimed thousands and led to chronic health problems. Survivors of the tragedy—which has been called the worst industrial accident ever—came to Harvard Chan School on Sept. 23 as part of a U.S. tour to share their stories and to build support for activities related to the 40th anniversary.
Meredith Rosenthal, the C. Boyden Gray Professor of Health Economics and Policy at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, offered her thoughts on the challenges related to health care affordability and opportunities for action in the short- and long-term.
Alumni share stories of their lives after graduation.
Alumni bookshelf and honors, career moves, and items of note.
Awards, honors, and activities
