Alumni perspective: My dad’s cancer taught me why health disparities are so deep—and so stubborn
It's one thing to understand health disparities intellectually. It’s another to see them play out within your own family.
Grappling with Japan’s super-aging society
Inspired by her grandparents’ care challenges, Hana Hayashi, SM ’12, SD ’16, is launching a home care clinic for the elderly in Japan—a model she hopes can be used worldwide.
Walensky shares public health lessons she learned as CDC director
At the 175th Cutter Lecture on Preventive Medicine at Harvard Chan School, Rochelle Walensky shared major challenges she faced and lessons learned during her tenure as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Helping parents talk to children about racism
When Kimberly Narain, MPH ’11, couldn’t find a book to help her talk to her daughter about the tumultuous events of 2020, she decided to write one.
Tech CEO alum earns clan honor
Moka Lantum, MPH ’13, is a physician, pharmacologist, tech entrepreneur, and CEO. Earlier this year, he added a new title: Shufaay.
Alumni Weekend 2023 focuses on equity, justice in health care
Roughly 150 Harvard Chan School alumni gathered in late September for reconnecting, networking, and learning at the annual Alumni Weekend. The focus of the event was “The Right to Health: Equity and Justice for All.”
2023 Harvard Chan School Alumni Awards announced
The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Alumni Association recently announced the recipients of the 2023 Alumni Awards.
Called to serve
Anesthesiologist Jesse Ehrenfeld, MPH ’09, is ready to lead renovations to the “House of Medicine” as the American Medical Association’s new president.
Harvard Chan School alumni recognized for innovative ventures
Two entrepreneurial ventures cofounded by Harvard Chan School alumni received prizes in the 2023 Harvard President’s Innovation Challenge.
Career summit connects students with employers, alumni
Students got a chance to meet with alumni and employers, get insight on navigating their career searches, and learn about key initiatives in equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging at hiring organizations at the first-ever Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion…
