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The GRE is expensive.
It's systemically biased, disadvantaging women and minorities.
And there's no strong correlation between GRE scores and academic success in graduate school.
So, we're getting rid of the GRE as an admissions requirement to BUSPH: bu.edu/sph/2019/07/30/a-case…
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A new study found a 17% higher vaccination rate in cities with paid sick leave policies, compared to cities that do not have these policies.
@JuliaRaifman @alexskinnermph
Learn more ➡️ spr.ly/6019M79oF
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"An antiracist approach to public health requires us to be deeply rooted in community. Those closest to the pain—the true experts—should be closest to the power," says @RepPressley.
#SPHConversations #AntiracistPolicy
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SPH alum Barbara Ferrer of @lapublichealth: "Vaccines are not an equalizer."
She goes on to explain that unvaccinated people living in the wealthiest communities have a lower rate of hospitalization than people in communities with high rates of poverty who are fully vaccinated.
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We are so excited to welcome @MariaGlymour as our new chair of the Department of Epidemiology!
She will be joining our community on June 1.
Learn more about Glymour ➡️ spr.ly/601738fQ9
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That’s right Michael Che, COVID-19 vaccines do not impair fertility! A recent study led by BUSPH researchers was mentioned on last night’s @nbcsnl Weekend Update!
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“It is absolutely too early to ease these restrictions, especially as we start to see cases increase again,” says @brookenichols on @MassGovernor's recent easing of dining, gym, and performance venue restrictions. Read more via @BostonGlobe ⬇️ bostonglobe.com/2020/10/04/o…
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Our just-released study shows gun laws requiring domestic abusers to surrender #firearms will save lives 2/ bu.edu/sph/2017/09/18/domest…
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New research co-authored by SPH's @EpiEllie shows that maintaining masking requirements in Boston Public Schools protected students and staff during the 2021-22 school year.
Learn more ➡️ spr.ly/6012M0mLp
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In America, a Black person's odds of being shot by police are 3x higher than a White person's—but 46.7x higher in #SantaAna CA, while odds are equal in #Mesa, #Honolulu, & #Lexington: bu.edu/sph/2019/07/09/police… @azcentral @heraldleader @CivilBeat @LATMelissaHealy @mbsiegel
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SPH's @jaimiegradus receives $2.5M grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to explore how posttraumatic mental health conditions may affect cardiovascular disease risk.
Congratulations! Learn more ⬇️
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On Friday, May 15, Dean @sandrogalea will moderate a discussion with Anthony Fauci and deans of other schools of public health about lessons learned from #COVID19 and its impact on public health infrastructure and education.
Register ➡️ spr.ly/60131hPIP
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As epidemiologists turn to Twitter and TikTok to debunk #COVID19 misinformation, they are becoming the new social media influencers.
@EpiEllie discusses scientists' critical new role of disentangling misinformation online ⬇️ spr.ly/6017HVpsJ
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MT @sandrogalea: In US, woman is shot by her partner every 16 hrs bit.ly/2sMiNWh v @teamtrace @Everytown @BradyBuzz @_juliannemoore
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Back in 2016, Profs @mbsiegel & @EmRothman published the first study on gun ownership & homicide rates by gender & stranger/non-stranger: bu.edu/sph/2016/01/26/link-b…
This new study from @uindy reaffirms the connection between gun ownership & partner abuse turning deadly. @BUexperts
A higher rate of firearm ownership is associated with a higher rate of domestic violence homicide in the U.S., but the same does not hold true for other kinds of gun homicide, according to a new study nyti.ms/2Y6IM61
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Ahead of tomorrow's Dean's Seminar, "Black Reparations: The ARC of Justice," we spoke with @SandyDarity of @DukeU. He discusses #reparations, the racial wealth gap, and the culpability of the US government.
Read his interview here: spr.ly/60151z1qX
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Hello! I’m @ProfMattFox from the Epidemiology (@busphEpi) and Global Health Departments at BUSPH. Today I’ll be hosting a Twitter takeover to talk about the Infectious Disease Initiative at the school!
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Up from 8th, BUSPH is now ranked 6th among all schools and programs of public health in the country by @usnews.
Thank you students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the school for all you do to advance the work of public health!
Read more ⬇️ spr.ly/6016KtgNy
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"Courses taught about racism and other systems of oppression need to become a required core course for every single student that goes through our program," shares a student. "This would absolutely benefit every student that comes out with an MPH."
#TeachPublicHealth
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SPH joined @projectn95 to distribute 20k masks to MA communities.
“In addition to vaccines, high-quality masks are important for protecting people," @JuliaRaifman says. "We hope this donation will help protect students, workers, and families.”
More ➡️ spr.ly/6013JIi21
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Did you know that today, April 12, was recently declared "Harold Cox Day" by @marty_walsh in recognition of @haroldcoxsph's contributions to public health in Greater Boston? It's true! Read more about the honor here: ow.ly/Ywe130jsBG1 @BU_Tweets @BUexperts @sandrogalea
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Today, the SPH community mourns the loss of our beloved colleague, teacher, and mentor, David K. Jones. Family, friends, students, and collaborators will come together to celebrate the life of the exemplary public health leader, educator, and friend.
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The latest @USNewsEducation rankings place SPH at No. 8 among all schools of public health, up from No. 10 in the last round of rankings. @BU_Tweets @BUexperts @sandrogalea @ActivistLabSPH @PubHealthPost @PopHealthEx @BUSPHAdmissions #BestGradSchools bu.edu/sph/2019/03/12/sph-ri…
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"Household gun ownership was the single biggest predictor of youth suicide rate in a state." Prof @mbsiegel talked to @NBCNews reporter @maggiemfox about new SPH study IDing link b/w gun ownership rates and youth suicide. @sandrogalea @BUexperts nbcnews.com/health/health-ne…
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“People in public health are often asked: “What is public health?” But, no one asks us that during a pandemic. It is pretty clear. We are willing to do whatever it takes to keep people healthy and show we are in solidarity,” says @georgejannas. #LawandHealth
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Yvette Cozier, assistant dean of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice and associate professor of epidemiology, discusses her career in public health, why she chose to work at BUSPH, and the invisible women who inspire her research every single day. spr.ly/6012HXYMr
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David meant so much to our SPH community. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this time.
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Our heart breaks at the news that Dr. David Jones, Associate Professor in the Department of Health Law, Policy and Management, passed away yesterday in an accident. David was a much-loved member of our community. This is truly devastating news. [1/4] @BUSPH @BUSPH_HLPM
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Hello! I’m @jaimiegradus, faculty lead for the mental health strategic research direction at BUSPH. I am taking over the BUSPH twitter account to highlight just a small part of the incredible work in this area at BUSPH! #bostonuniversity #busphsummer21 #publichealth (1/2)
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What is the difference between pandemic and endemic? Will we ever be completely rid of COVID?
SPH's @EpiEllie breaks it down ➡️ spr.ly/6014KT1vm
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Our hearts are broken after the tragic and untimely passing of our beloved colleague, teacher, and friend, David Jones.
We invite all members of the SPH community to join David's family & friends for a memorial on Thursday, September 23. More info: spr.ly/6013y4a9x [1/3]
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"How to Contain Zika in the US." Prof Don Thea on ways we can minimize #ZikaVirus ow.ly/8skf3002JL1
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Due to #COVID19, life as we know it has become a game of risk. @EpiEllie explores how to navigate this new reality: “It’s important to think about how we help people with harm reduction approaches rather than just, ‘Don’t come anywhere near a virus.’” spr.ly/6019GgE8H
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Congrats to @jaimiegradus for receiving a grant of $2.3 million from the @NIMHgov to evaluate existing medications for their potential to reduce the symptoms of #PTSD.
Read more about this important work here ➡️ spr.ly/60121hexQ
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Students of color are less likely to have educational mentors—a critical part of the academic journey.
@JuliaRaifman is working to prepare our students of color to lead: "We have as much to learn from them as they do from us."
#SPHConversations #AntiracistPolicy
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Please join us on 12/7 for another important Public Health Conversation.
The Threat to Trans Rights and the Public’s Health will feature @Esqueer_ @DallasDucar @CMedina646 @ames_simmons @MassTPC & @kamcburns.
Learn more and register ➡️ spr.ly/60183Bbfp
ALT The Threat to Trans Rights and the Public’s Health event graphic with headshots and names/titles of speakers. Alejandra Caraballo; Dallas Ducar; Caroline Medina; Ames Simmons; Tre'Andre Carmel Valentine; Kam Burns.
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Don’t be nervous, @sandrogalea! We know you’ll do an excellent job! #APHA2019
Almost time. Slightly nervous. Getting ready to speak at the opening session of @APHAAnnualMtg. @BUSPH #wishmeluck #APHA2019
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Join us today for the first part of our three-part series on antiracism as health policy. This discussion will focus on the importance of collecting data on race to understand health outcomes.
Register ➡️ spr.ly/6010HIKgi
@AntiracismCtr @DrIbram @sandrogalea
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Because our professors are always ahead of the curve: Congratulations to Alana Brennan, assistant professor of global health, who gave birth to the first Boston baby of 2019 at @The_BMC! @sandrogalea @buexperts @bualumni bostonglobe.com/metro/2019/0…
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Epi Profs and @BUPRESTOStudy researchers @LaurenAnneWise and Elizabeth Hatch have received $6M in @NIEHS grants to examine effects of air pollution and other environmental chemicals on #fertility bu.edu/sph/2019/01/30/profes…
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.@busphEH's @PatriciaFabianS attended the @WHCOVIDResponse White House Indoor Air Summit!
This brought together indoor air quality experts, policy makers, government, industry, & school community leaders to brainstorm paths forward for clean indoor air.
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This is very cool: @PublicHealth has opened up all of its research papers, commentaries, and essays on gun violence so that the public can now access them. ow.ly/VGUm30iPYTx @Emma4Change @davidhogg111 @MomsDemand @JohnRosenthal_ @Bradybuzz @Everytown @sandrogalea
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“We come here today to say one word: Enough.” #NationalWalkoutDay happening now on the Medical Campus! @BUexperts @BU_Tweets @ActivistLabSPH @sandrogalea
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"It is finally time for us to acknowledge the health impact of structural racism. That means treating structural racism like we would any other public health problem or disease and investing in research to treat and cure it," says @SenWarren.
#SPHConversations #AntiracistPolicy
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In partnership with @Google, @gwellenius studied the impacts of social distancing policies on changes in mobility and #COVID19 spread and found that a 10% decrease in mobility was associated with a 17.5% decrease in case growth 2 weeks later.
Read more ➡️ spr.ly/6019yeuKH
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Richard Saitz, whose decades of research into the root causes and debilitating effects of substance abuse helped advance the field of addiction medicine, died January 15 after a long struggle with pancreatic cancer. He was 58.
Read about his legacy here: spr.ly/6016K1duj
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Thank you to everyone who shared their stories and memories of David K. Jones at this evening’s memorial. Your stories are a true testament to his enduring life and work.
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A warm welcome to @marciaixchel, who will join our @BUSPHEpi faculty on September 1. She studies how green space can affect cardiovascular health, Alzheimer’s disease, and racial health disparities across the lifecourse.
Read about Jimenez and her work ➡️ spr.ly/6012ydHGg
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Congratulations @BUSPHAdmissions on winning second place booth at @APHAAnnualMtg! @sandrogalea @PopHealthEx @PublicHealth #APHA2019
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#APHA2019 has begun! @sandrogalea with DrPH students after providing the opening remarks at a workshop, which @hiwote_solomon helped plan, on the future of the DrPH degree. @KPMcDonald #DrPHCoalition @NashTshema @SalmaMHAbdalla #drphcoalition
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We are starting an online #coronavirusseries to provide the public with state-of-the-science information about the pandemic and its intersection with public health.
Our first event on #mentalhealth in a time of crisis will be on March 26. Register here ➡️ spr.ly/60141tGmi
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Congrats to @SarahHallGordon for receiving the 2020 Outstanding Dissertation Award from @AcademyHealth! Her dissertation is the first research to assess multiple all-payer claims databases to measure transition rates between public and private insurance. spr.ly/6016Gewe4
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"Never assume what is in the minds and emotions of people. And never forget that they can change," says @ProfHeidiLarson in her opening remarks for today's conversation on vaccine hesitancy.
#SPHConversations #Vaccines
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ICYMI: New study from @mbsiegel finds that police shootings of unarmed Black men owe to structural racism, not just flawed actions of individual officers: ow.ly/XXWl30idH2t @zanebyproxy @JohnSullivanAU @samswey @CharlesPPierce @Kia_Mak @tnyCloseRead @sandrogalea
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Join us on February 25 and 26 for our three-part series, “Epidemiology and Race: Why and How We Study Racial Health Disparities,” co-hosted with @societyforepi.
Join the conversation ➡️ spr.ly/6017Hg33h
#SPHConversations #EpiandRace
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What lies ahead is still uncertain and the word 'endemic' can make people even more confused.
Endemic doesn’t mean the virus is “suddenly not going to hurt us,” says SPH's @EpiEllie.
Read more from @TheAtlantic ➡️ spr.ly/6010KOruE
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#WeAreBUSPH: A message from @jaimiegradus, associate professor of #epidemiology, encouraging us all to check-in with our family and friends—for their wellbeing and ours. Together, we can get through this unsettling time.
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State Representative @TamiGouveiaMA (SSW'01, SPH'02,20), who recently announced her campaign to be the next lieutenant governor of Massachusetts, plans to act as “a bridge between the corner office and the people of Massachusetts.”
Read more ➡️ spr.ly/6018yb38j
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"For students of color, there is a fatigue that occurs when there is an expectation in the classroom of being both the student and the teacher," shares @sophiesalibi, as we transition into our Q&A. "This added burden can cause some students to shut down or even to drop classes."
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Congrats to @SamParkerPhD for receiving the 2020 Rising Star Award from @SPER_News! This award is given to those set on a trajectory to become leaders in the field of reproductive, perinatal, and pediatric epidemiology.
Read more about Samantha's work ➡️ spr.ly/6013GDo9b
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This week's #facultyspotlight is on Megan Healey, clinical assistant professor of epidemiology and director of MPH programs. Read how collaborative partnerships drive her work with faculty and student teaching assistants here ➡️ spr.ly/6011Gkb53
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Congratulations @BUSPHAdmissions + @KaraJulianna on first place booth @APHAAnnualMtg @PublicHealth #APHA2018 @sandrogalea @PopHealthEx !
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So excited to announce that SPH moved up two spots in the @USNewsEducation rankings and is now the No. 8 school of public health in the country. Congratulations to the entire SPH community! #BestGradSchools bu.edu/sph/2019/03/12/sph-ri…
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"We have to unpack the narrative that says Black, brown, and Indigenous folks die at higher rates simply because they have more preexisting conditions and never actually asking 'why'," says @DrIbram on how we keep attention on this moment.
#SPHConversations #AntiracistPolicy
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Starting now, the second part of our three-part series, "Antiracism as Health Policy: Race, COVID-19, and Policy Reform."
Join the conversation ➡️ bu.edu/sph/conversations/unc…
#SPHConversations #AntiracistPolicy @sandrogalea @DrIbram @RepPressley
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Hello! I’m @JuliaRaifman, assistant professor in @BUSPH_HLPM. I’m delighted to do a Twitter takeover highlighting one of my favorite aspects of our work at BUSPH: our focus on health inequities.
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@LaurenAnneWise, professor of epidemiology, is the winner of the 2020 SPH Faculty Career Award in Research and Scholarship.
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Please join SPH & @BUCEID on FRIDAY for a discussion on the ongoing COVID-19 response and pandemic prevention & preparedness!
Ft. @nataliexdean @angie_rasmussen @mariasundaram @rvenkayya @BhadeliaMD @KrutikaKuppalli @meganranney @aetiology @ProfMattFox
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A beloved colleague, teacher, and friend, David Jones was also the founding Editor-in-Chief of Public Health Post. With great energy and creativity, he strove to write about complex topics in a way that would engage readers from all walks of life.
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Birgit Claus Henn, associate professor of @buspheh and director of the PhD program in environmental health, is working to understand the harmful effects of chemical exposures on child brain development. #SPH45
Learn more about Birgit and her work here ➡️ spr.ly/6016HWItq
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On this #ElectionDay, #vote like your health depends on it. Because for many Americans, it does.
@mdsteinmd, @jenbeard7, @NickDiamondMPH, @EdwardAlexandrr, @BabbsGray, @ThisPatWilliams, and @tasha_mcabee discuss what is at stake in 2020. @PubHealthPost spr.ly/6010H6bcI
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"Drug overdoses are currently the leading cause of injury death in the United States, ahead of motor vehicle accidents and deaths from firearms." Dean @sandrogalea revisits the current state of the US #opioid crisis ow.ly/C1IM30hVlWq @Surgeon_General @JeromeAdamsMD @MassDPH
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Congratulations to MS student @JoelEarlywine who won the @AMERSA_tweets Best Research Abstract Award for his abstract on prescription drug monitoring programs and adolescent injection drug use. Joel will present at the #AMERSA2019 Conference today. @JuliaRaifman @DrScottHadland
Good morning #AMERSA2019 ! It’s the last day of our “family reunion,” but there’s still more high quality, informative, and thought-provoking sessions await you!
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Vaccines are still important despite breakthrough COVID cases.
"We use prevention tools because they help reduce our risk of serious disease or death, not because they are guaranteed to 100% always keep us safe," says SPH's @EpiEllie.
Read more ⬇️ spr.ly/6017JLXgd
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.@APSAtweets announces The David Kline Jones Distinguished Scholar Award, named in memory of SPH's beloved David Jones.
Nominees will have had impact on health policy & politics, as well as outstanding mentoring & leadership.
Learn more ➡️ spr.ly/6018KTxdg
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"You need to have elected officials who are more interest in public health than corporate health." -- @marionnestle on why strengthening election laws is an upstream solution to solving food inequities and other population health problems #BUSPHSymposia
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WATCH: @manueloliver00, father of Parkland shooting victim Joaquin “Guac” Oliver and @ChangeTheRef founder, leads high school students in creating #WallofDemand on Talbot Green. @ActivistLabSPH @stophandguns @MFOLBoston @LDBpeaceInst @projectlipstick piped.video/KzUMTWOxsI8
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.@RepPressley: Without the trust of the community, there can be no data collection. Without data collection, there can be no responsive policy. And without responsive policy, inequality and health disparities will persist.
#SPHConversations #AntiracistPolicy
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.@afrakt has been named editor-in-chief of @HSR_HRET, where he aims to increase diversity across the editorial team and place a greater focus on issues around health equity, racial justice, and the social determinants of health.
Read more ➡️ bu.edu/sph/news/articles/202…
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The protests in response to police brutality toward Black people have many concerned about the spread of the #coronavirus.
But @ensoesie tells @NPR: "Racism is a social determinant of health. So I wouldn't weigh these crises separately."
Read more ➡️ spr.ly/6017G1IiF
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Executive MPH student @StephenHRNRP is working to break down stigma and change public views of substance use disorder. “When you work in frontline medicine, you hear a lot of stigmatizing language, especially towards people who use drugs,” Murray says.
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Congrats to DrPH student and SPH colleague @SalmaMHAbdalla for being named an "Emerging Voice of 2018" in #globalhealth and taking part in the @ev4gh initiative! @sandrogalea @bualumni bu.edu/sph/2018/11/12/drph-s…
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BUSPH has embarked on its largest faculty recruitment effort to date, geared toward candidates with expertise in at least one of the five strategic research areas identified in SPH’s strategy map.
Learn more about the search (and about BUSPH!) here ➡️ spr.ly/6010yeuPj
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Greetings! I’m @PatriciaFabianS, associate professor @busphEH, taking over Twitter to share interesting work BUSPH is doing on cities and health.
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Congrats to Professor @MarthaWerler, named president elect of @societyforepi
at the organization's annual meeting in June. ow.ly/RW5y30kTi6p @sandrogalea @ActivistLabSPH @PubHealthPost @PopHealthEx
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"What good is teaching medical students to recommend treatments that patients won’t use because they can’t afford them?" Alumnus and current medical student @KidwaiFaiz writes in @statnews that medical schools cannot ignore politics ow.ly/7L9O30hBxC9 @sandrogalea @BUexperts
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Kudos to Epi Prof Ken Rothman, recipient of 2017 Career Accomplishment Award from @societyforepi! ow.ly/1iKF30anfeD
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Fascinating @NewYorker piece on noise pollution, reflective of the research currently being conducted by postdoc fellow Erica Walker at the new @noiseandthecity. @jonlevyBU @sandrogalea newyorker.com/magazine/2019/…
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A new study led by @sandrogalea and @CatherineEttman found that depression rates tripled during the first year of COVID. People with lower incomes, and who experienced multiple COVID-related stressors, were more likely to feel a toll as mental health inequities widen.
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"You cannot afford to ignore others if you value your health," says Dean @sandrogalea. "With #COVID, we immediately saw the interdependence of our health. And as a society, we found that we have not invested in our understanding of this."
#SPHConversations #AntiracistPolicy
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The #COVID19 pandemic, like other traumatic events, can have a substantial impact on the #mentalhealth of populations. Today at 4pm, join us for the first part of our #CoronavirusSeries, as we discuss "Mental Health in a Time of Crisis."
Register here ➡️ spr.ly/60161QLry
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A new collab between @elemental and @EpiCOVIDCorps asks real people to keep a diary about what they’re doing to avoid #COVID19 and gives friendly feedback from the response corps team.
This week, @EpiEllie weighs in on a road trip.
elemental.medium.com/this-ex… @BUexperts
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Congratulations to HLPM Professor @ranielwy, who received the 2017 Research Paper of the Year award from @vahsrd for her article “Surgeons’ Disclosures of Clinical Adverse Events." ow.ly/4lyo30i8SGk @sandrogalea @mdsteinmd
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.@jaimiegradus (SPH’04, ’09) studies psychiatric illnesses and is always working to better understand the complex factors that shape mental health.
Read about Gradus's work, her hopes for the future of public health, and her time at SPH here ➡️ spr.ly/6019Hijsc
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"To keep the virus under control rather than boiling over, masks are crucial: they save lives," write @jenkinshelen,@j_g_allen, and @BillHanage in their recent piece on the urgent need to shift the attitude around face masks to slow the spread of #COVID19. spr.ly/6015HXoPJ
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A stunning piece of journalism from @highline writer @jasoncherkis on how we can better work to prevent suicide. @sandrogalea @JaimieGradus @sarahklipson highline.huffingtonpost.com/…
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Starting now, the first part of our three-part series, "Antiracism as Health Policy: Race, COVID-19, and Policy Reform."
Join the conversation ➡️ bu.edu/sph/conversations/unc…
@sandrogalea @DrIbram @AntiracismCtr #SPHConversations #AntiracistPolicy
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.@EpiEllie & @jenkinshelen discuss how to participate in & support racial justice protests during #COVID19: "It's not the public's fault if the numbers go up from protesting. It’s the system that forced them to go out and protest.”
Read more via @WIRED ➡️spr.ly/6012GH5tu
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