Howard Koh found his calling in public health
Harvard Chan School faculty member Howard Koh speaks about his life and career in public health in an interview in Yale Medicine Magazine.
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‘Public charge’ rule may discourage low-income families from getting health care
Trump administration immigration rules may be discouraging low-income families from getting health insurance, medical care, food benefits, or public housing, according to a new study from Harvard Chan School researchers.
Six reasons to be optimistic amid COVID-19
Although COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are rising, there is also some positive news on the horizon, according to Harvard Chan School’s Joseph Allen.
Reforming investigations of police killings in the U.S.
It’s important to examine the work of the medical examiners and coroners who investigate killings involving police, in order to uncover possible police misconduct, says a Harvard Chan School expert.
Expert calls for national coronavirus response, with scientists front and center
The best way to tamp down the surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths in many U.S. states is to mount a coordinated national response to the pandemic with scientists in the lead, according to health policy expert Thomas Tsai.
Mandatory face masks a ‘really good idea’ to curb COVID-19, says expert
With COVID-19 cases surging in many U.S. states, Ashish Jha of Harvard Chan School and the Harvard Global Health Institute said that requiring everyone to wear face masks would be a smart move.
Data animation shows time lag between COVID-19 cases and deaths
A new data visualization created by Harvard Chan School researchers depicts the connection between COVID-19 case rates and deaths, and illustrates clearly the time lag between the two.
Reducing socioeconomic disparities could help ‘pandemic-proof’ America
Social scientist David R. Williams says reducing socioeconomic disparities could help African Americans fare better when future pandemics hit.
Comment: U.S. withdrawal from WHO unlawful, threat to global health
Fifteen health and legal experts called President Trump’s move to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization “reckless,” in violation of U.S. law, and a threat to global health and security.
Bringing a public health focus to the business world
Experts from the worlds of business and public health are discussing ways for businesses to operate safely amid the coronavirus pandemic.