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Conference aims to help experts foster health equity
Equipping public health leaders with insights and tools to advocate for and implement equitable health practices and policies was the focus of the 2024 Health Equity and Leadership (HEAL) Conference at Harvard Chan School.
Racial, ethnic disparities persist in U.S. tuberculosis cases
Racial and ethnic disparities in tuberculosis incidence persist among the U.S.-born population, according to a new study led by Harvard Chan School.
Building a better system for transgender health care
Ivan Hsiao, MPH ’24, is a transgender entrepreneur who founded the startup Trans Health HQ to decrease clinicians’ barriers to providing gender-affirming care.
Air pollution, socioeconomic disadvantages may increase children’s risk of asthma
Early life exposure to air pollution may increase children's risk of developing asthma—especially among socioeconomically disadvantaged children, according to a new study co-authored by Harvard Chan School.
How reparations could boost Black wealth and health
Closing the wealth gap between Black people and white people could help eliminate health disparities facing Black Americans, according to Harvard T.H. Chan School of Health’s Mary Bassett.
Chronic exposure to air pollution may increase risk of cardiovascular hospitalization among seniors
Chronic exposure to fine particulate air pollutants may increase seniors’ risk of cardiovascular hospitalization, according to a new study led by Harvard Chan School.
Improved future pandemic responses hinge on more government involvement, experts say
Increased government oversight of public health research, disease surveillance, and policy is critical to saving lives and promoting equity during future pandemics, according to Harvard Chan School faculty.
‘I’m going to fix everyone’
Despite his challenging start in rural Jamaica, James Frater, MPH ’24, overcame enormous obstacles to achieve his lifelong goal of becoming a doctor. He then helped others dream big.
Promoting breast cancer equity in rural communities
Jen Cruz, PhD ’25, finds deep personal meaning in her work conducting community-engaged research on breast cancer inequities in rural settings.
Influencers, researchers work together to enhance mental health content
Social media influencers have been working with experts at Harvard Chan School to share science-based information aimed at improving mental health.
