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@hsph.harvard.eduWe had a wonderful time with everyone who joined us on the HMS Quad for the Longwood Block Party! It was lovely seeing students, faculty, and staff from Harvard Medical School, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and Harvard Chan School all enjoying autumnal snacks and activities together. đâ¨đ
@hsph.harvard.eduMore hospitals across the U.S. are closing than opening, and urban hospitals are closing at the same rate as rural ones, according to a new study led by Harvard Chan School. Researchers also observed that the hospitals that close are more likely to be those serving socially vulnerable communities.
@hsph.harvard.eduPersonal loss, trauma, and grief can profoundly affect usâsometimes in invisible ways. In this candid conversation, author Rachel Zimmerman will join Harvardâs Karestan Koenen, Matthew K. Nock, and Christy Denckla to explore the science of loss and resilience. Watch live: https://bit.ly/477EMZe
@hsph.harvard.eduSynthetic peptides are touted to boost athletic performance and muscle growth, increase fat loss, and more. But are they safe? @harvardstriped.bsky.social's Bryn Austin weighs in, highlighting that âmany have undergone little to no rigorous clinical testing and havenât been approved for human use.â
@hsph.harvard.eduAs the highly visible humanitarian crisis of homelessness reaches critical levels nationwide, the Initiative on Health and Homelessness convened organizations from across Harvard University for the Beyond Shelter conference, a two-day deep dive focusing on practical solutions. https://bit.ly/4zdXeuV
@hsph.harvard.eduAs political intimidation, economic contraction, and technological disruption reshape the news business, reporters and editors from around the world recently gathered for the 25th year of the Health Coverage Fellowship, an initiative of Harvard Chan Schoolâs Center for Health Communication.
@hsph.harvard.eduColleagues and former trainees gathered to celebrate Lisa Berkmanâs leadership, research, and commitment to mentorship. âI was so honored to see all my former fellows and students as well as all my colleagues turn out for this. Their words meant so much to me,â said Berkman. https://bit.ly/4hF4FnM
@hsph.harvard.eduJoin us for the Harvard Chan Virtual Open House October 5â7! This virtual event will allow prospective students to learn about the admissions process and financial aid, explore degree programs, and hear about student experience and public health career opportunities. Register: hsph.me/open-house
@hsph.harvard.eduToday in the Harvard Chan Studio, experts will discuss how health leaders can evaluate emerging approaches, overcome systemic barriers, and translate innovation into effective and sustainable mental health care at scale. Presented with @harvardchanala.bsky.social. Watch live: https://bit.ly/4ze5ATD
@hsph.harvard.eduWith programs offered online and on-site, live and on-demand, you can find learning that fits your goals and your schedule. Deepen your knowledge through an individual program or build toward a Certificate of Specialization. Explore @harvardchanala.bsky.social's programs to find your next step:
@hsph.harvard.eduThe Harvard Chan Advanced Learning Academy offers non-degree programs that help you build practical skills, advance your career, and address todayâs public health challenges. Learn more: @harvardchanala.bsky.social
@hsph.harvard.eduZeest Mahmood Jalib, MPH â26, shares how dealing with her diagnosis of PCOS led her to pursue a masterâs degree in public health.
@hsph.harvard.eduHarvard Chan researchers are studying how extreme heat is taking a toll on workersâ health and livelihoods. âIn this warming world, life is compromised and diminished. Millions may still live through extreme heat and not yet enter the death counts, but they cannot thrive,â said Satchit Balsari.
@hsph.harvard.eduHappy first day of autumn! đđđ Harvard Chan School students can easily enjoy fall foliage at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, just a 30-minute bus ride from Harvard Longwood Campus.
@hsph.harvard.eduâOur findings suggest that diet after diagnosis may be one modifiable component of survivorship care, broadening the focus beyond control of the original tumor. Protecting cardiovascular and overall health is an essential part of prostate cancer care,â said Lorelei Mucci, co-author of a new study.
@hsph.harvard.eduHealth Professionals Follow-Up Study researchers and participants recently gathered to celebrate the studyâs 40th anniversary, mark its significant scientific achievements, and look ahead to future research questions its data may help answer.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/46yHOFv
@hsph.harvard.eduâConnecting at a human level with your teams and the communities you serve has as much valueâand sometimes moreâthan keeping up with the latest frameworks, data analysis methods, or whatever AI has to offer,â says DrPH student GermĂĄn Chiriboga.
@hsph.harvard.eduâWe canât sit idly by and watch women athletes train and compete and entertain us without meaningful research to help protect their health and safety,â says Christy Glass, a co-principal investigator of Harvard Chan Schoolâs Women in Sports Study.
@hsph.harvard.eduBuilding on the origins and evolution of the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative (NPLI) at Harvard University, a panel of experts will explore how NPLIâs research and curriculum equip leaders to navigate complexity, rebuild trust, and drive collective action. Watch: https://bit.ly/46XUyFC
@hsph.harvard.eduRachel Grashow, senior research scientist at Harvard Chan and director of research initiatives for the Football Players Health Study, says former NFL players should continue âreaching out to their doctors and getting treated for conditions, like sleep apnea, that are causing worrisome symptoms.â
