For immediate release: Monday, August 4, 2008 A new national survey by The Washington Post, the Kaiser Family Foundation, and Harvard University provides a detailed look at the … Continue reading “Washington Post/Kaiser/Harvard survey on experiences of low-wage workers”
For immediate release: July 31, 2008 Boston, MA — Julius B. Richmond, a former U.S. Surgeon General and Professor of Health Policy,Emeritus, died at … Continue reading “Julius B. Richmond, former U.S. Surgeon General and Professor of Health Policy, Emeritus, dies”
The Harvard University Office of News & Public Affairs has released the following announcement: Tuesday, July 29, 2008. Boston, MA — Julio Frenk, an … Continue reading “Julio Frenk named next Dean of Harvard School of Public Health”
For immediate release: July 23, 2008 Boston, MA — Three years after Hurricane Katrina devastated parts of the Gulf Coast, a new survey conducted … Continue reading “Survey of hurricane preparedness finds those who experienced Katrina most worried about drinking water and medical care”
For immediate release: July 16, 2008 Boston, MA – Menthol cigarette brands have been rising in popularity with adolescents, and the highest use has been among … Continue reading “Tobacco industry systematically manipulated cigarette menthol content to recruit new smokers among adolescents and young adults”
For immediate release: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Boston, MA –Two new surveys by NPR, the Kaiser Family Foundation, and the Harvard School of Public … Continue reading “New NPR/Kaiser/Harvard Survey: Health care and the economy in two swing states”
For immediate release: July 15, 2008 BOSTON, MA – Two years after the implementation of a health care reform law aimed at providing health … Continue reading “Poll shows strong support for MA health reform law”
For immediate release: July 11, 2008 Boston, MA — Heavy alcohol use, or binge drinking, among college students in the United States is tied … Continue reading “Binge drinking tied to conditions in the college environment”
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 Boston, MA– The World Health Organization and collaborators from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) have launched … Continue reading “WHO and HSPH Collaborate for Safe Surgery Checklists to Prevent Deaths and Injuries”
For immediate release: June 18, 2008 Boston, MA- In a series of opinion pieces and two-minute videos, seven Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) … Continue reading “Advice to the next president: 7 ways to fight health inequities”
