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Tackling disparities and stigma around obesity and mental health care for minority populations
Physician and mother of four Tiffani Bell Washington, MPH ’22, was honored by the National Minority Quality Forum as one of its “40 Under 40."
Experts encourage moms to prioritize self-care this Mother’s Day
With the approach of the third Mother’s Day since the pandemic started, experts are encouraging parents to prioritize self-care to combat the added parenting stressors caused by COVID-19, improve their physical and mental health, and help them show…
Opinion: How climate action can improve children’s health
Parents who take action to fight climate change can help improve the lives of their children both now and in the future, according to Harvard Chan School’s Aaron Bernstein.
The costs of gun violence
Gun violence survivors and their families face increased risk of mental health disorders and substance abuse disorders, according to a new study.
Uncovering the health effects of the Great Migration
Cecilia Vu, PhD ’22, uses her quantitative skills to explore the health of African Americans who left the South during the 20th century.
Getting to know … Brandon Alexander Anthony, MPH ’22
Armed with degrees in systems engineering, business, and epidemiology, Brandon Alexander Anthony, MPH '22, hopes to launch a company that helps health systems design better services for patients of color, LGBTQ patients, and other marginalized groups.
How spirituality can benefit medicine
Bringing spirituality into medicine can benefit both patients and doctors, according to experts.
About 40% of parents think mask-wearing harmed their kids’ school experience
A recent poll found that more than 4 in 10 parents of school-aged children think that mask-wearing to protect against COVID-19 harmed their kids’ overall scholastic experience.
A call to improve care for people with both Medicare and Medicaid
Some of the sickest and most vulnerable patients in the U.S. qualify for both the Medicare and Medicaid programs. But navigating the complex and confusing rules and regulations of the two programs can be daunting, according to Harvard…
Helping kids cope with pandemic-driven mental health issues
Experts, including Harvard Chan School's Karestan Koenen, discussed the significant mental health challenges facing young people during the pandemic, as well as ways parents can help.
