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January 31, 2025 News from SPH

House call from Rhode Island’s top doc

With eight months on the job, RIDOH Director Dr. Jerome Larkin visited the School of Public Health to discuss what makes the Rhode Island Department of Health unique nationwide.

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December 13, 2024 News from Brown

Spotlight on food insecurity: insights from the RI Life Index 2024 launch event

On December 11, Dr. Alison Tovar, director of the Brown University School of Public Health’s Center for Health Promotion and Health Equity, joined the Rhode Island Life Index 2024 launch event as a panelist to discuss the pressing issue of food insecurity.

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December 11, 2024 News from Brown

Rhode Islanders perceive continued challenges in access to housing, cost of living, food security

Results from this year’s R.I. Life Index survey, a partnership between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island and the Brown University School of Public Health, revealed troubling trends about local quality of life.

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November 22, 2024 News from SPH

Climate change and public health: turning awareness into action with Kristie L. Ebi

For the first Dean’s Conversation of the new academic year, Dean Jha welcomed climate and health expert Kristie Ebi for a look back on the field she helped to found, and ahead toward actions that can make a difference.

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November 4, 2024 News from SPH

Students present the outcomes of their MPH Practicum projects at annual poster session

The School of Public Health’s MPH Practicum Poster Session showcases the results of students’ hands-on work beyond the classroom.

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October 29, 2024 News from SPH

Lessons from history: A conversation with author John M. Barry

Acclaimed writer and historian John M. Barry ’68, author of the “The Great Influenza,” spoke at a Brown University seminar about lessons learned from previous pandemics.

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October 23, 2024 News from SPH

Celebrating 30 years of biostatistics at Brown

The School of Public Health welcomed scholars from across the country to celebrate the 30th anniversary of biostatistical research and education at Brown University.

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September 13, 2024 News from SPH

State of the School Opens the Academic Year, Highlighting Voices from SPH Community

Dean Jha addressed the School of Public Health at this annual fall event, showcasing the school’s impact by sharing the stage with members of the school’s community, including student, staff and faculty speakers.

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September 3, 2024 News from Brown

At 261st Opening Convocation, a magical welcome for Brown University’s newest students

As students heralded the start of their academic journeys at Brown, University leaders urged them to build relationships across difference, be curious and courageous, and embrace the magic of the Brown experience.

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August 29, 2024 News from SPH

Orientation 2024: Welcoming New Graduate Students with a Focus on Teamwork, Practice and Persistence

New students gathered at the School of Public Health for orientation events, eager to take on the academic year.

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July 3, 2024 News from SPH

What Can Different Health Care Systems Learn from One Another?

The School of Public Health’s newest research center focuses on health care cost, access and outcomes by comparing data across the globe.

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May 31, 2024 News from SPH

Overdose experts discuss harm reduction strategies and legislative paths forward at Brown Commencement forum

The expert panel—which discussed the overdose crisis in America—included a federal policymaker, a community organizer, as well as practicing physicians and public health experts.

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May 3, 2024 News from SPH

Experts Gather to Discuss Public Health Crisis in Gaza

A panel discussion sponsored by the Office of the Dean of the School of Public Health brought experts together to discuss how we respond to the public health crisis in the Middle East.

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April 30, 2024 News from SPH

U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-CT to Give Keynote Address to School of Public Health’s 2024 Graduating Class

DeLauro, a longtime advocate for expanding health care coverage, improving the health of women and children, and addressing social determinants of health such as poverty, will speak to the class of 2024, sharing insights from her decades of public service.

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April 26, 2024 News from SPH

Annual Dean’s Awards Ceremony Celebrates Excellence in Public Health Scholarship and Research

Students, faculty and staff came together at the Hope Club to celebrate and honor this year’s award recipients.

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April 24, 2024 News from Brown

New center at Brown to study health care systems across countries

A discussion comparing health policy challenges facing the U.S. to those faced by other high-income countries illustrated how the Center for Health System Sustainability aims to improve health care systems through research.

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April 17, 2024 News from SPH

The Evolving Challenges of Humanitarian Relief

For the 25th annual Dr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Barnes, Jr. Lecture, Dean Ashish Jha was joined by Dr. Michael VanRooyen for a conversation on providing aid during conflict and the changing landscape of humanitarian work, with a focus on the crisis in Gaza.

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April 5, 2024 News from SPH

‘Our Storied Health’ Spotlights the Overdose Epidemic

The latest installment of the Pandemic Center’s film series featured a screening and panel discussion with experts in addiction and harm reduction.

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April 2, 2024 News from Brown

Research showcase brings to life the breadth and depth of public health research at Brown

National Public Health Week offered students at Brown’s School of Public Health the opportunity to discuss the impact of their research projects and learn about the work of others.

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March 6, 2024 News from SPH

The Escalating Global Challenge of Adolescent Depression

The Global Consortium for Depression advocates for a systemic approach to preventing depression and suicidal behavior in teens and adolescents.

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February 27, 2024 News from SPH

Dr. Reed V. Tuckson and the Vocation of Public Health

February Dean’s Conversation event, held in honor of Black History Month, welcomed the distinguished public health veteran, former D.C. Public Health Commissioner and co-founder of the Black Coalition Against COVID.

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February 8, 2024 News from SPH

David and Goliath in “Mossville: When Great Trees Fall”

The second installment of the Pandemic Center’s “Our Storied Health” series highlights environmental injustice in the American South, and explores the potential of storytelling to advance public health.

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November 16, 2023 News from SPH

Community Noise Lab and Cranston residents rally to discuss noise pollution from firing range

Brown researchers study how unhealthy noise levels are impacting Cranston's schools and neighborhoods

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November 8, 2023 News from SPH

The Our Storied Health series examines public health communications, anti-vax movement

The Pandemic Center kicked off a new Brown Arts IGNITE film and media series with the pre-release screening of Scott Hamilton Kennedy’s documentary “Shot in the Arm,” followed by panel discussion.

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November 2, 2023 News from SPH

A healthier New York City

Dr. Ashwin Vasan, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, visits Brown to share perspective on public health response in New York — from the Omicron wave to today.

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October 10, 2023 News from Brown

New center at Brown to take on the 'behemoth' problem of health care spending

A panel discussion on the impact of private equity on health care offered an opportunity to show how the School of Public Health’s Center for Advancing Health Policy Research aims to influence policy through research.

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October 3, 2023 News from SPH

Politics & Public Health: Dean’s Conversation Series features White House veteran Ron Klain

From the Ebola epidemic to COVID-19, former White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain discussed the intersection of public health and politics with Dean Ashish K. Jha.

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September 27, 2023 News from Brown

With a proclamation from the State of Rhode Island, Brown’s School of Public Health celebrates 10 years

At an anniversary kickoff event, public health faculty, staff and students were joined by government and community leaders in commemorating the school’s 10-year milestone and looking to a future of continued impact.

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September 1, 2023 News from SPH

Brown School of Public Health welcomes new graduate students, with focus on global health challenges

In orientation address, Dean Ashish Jha highlights school’s distinct approach and key areas of focus.

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August 16, 2023 News from Brown

Brown’s School of Public Health to celebrate 10 years of impact

A 12-month celebration will honor the School of Public Health’s evolution, growth and plans for the future.

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June 28, 2023 News from SPH

Health Equity Scholars and Mentors Gather at Sunnylands

The historic California estate was the backdrop for a special HES retreat where students, mentors and experts gathered in supportive community, dedicated to improving the world through their work.

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June 5, 2023 News from SPH

Forum: Preparing for the Next Public Health Catastrophe

Faculty experts from Brown’s Pandemic Center discussed efforts to prepare for the next infectious disease emergency at the School of Public Health’s 2023 Commencement Forum.

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June 2, 2023 News from SPH

Farewell, Fox

The School of Public Health honors founding dean Terrie ‘Fox’ Wetle’s decades of service to Brown with a retirement celebration.

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May 9, 2023 News from SPH

Congratulations to the 2023 Nora Kahn Piore Award Winners

The award is made annually to support undergraduate, graduate, and medical students undertaking research in health services, with a focus on health status and access to health care by poor and underserved populations.

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April 21, 2023 News from SPH

Final installment of seminar series examines the role public health plays in the climate crisis

Climate & Health Seminars explored the intersection of public health and climate change, from pandemic preparedness to global supply chains

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February 28, 2023 News from SPH

From Africa to the Americas: Dr. Frank Richards Jr. on the Fight to End River Blindness

The School of Public Health’s Black History Month keynote lecturer gives perspective on the historical roots of river blindness in America and the Carter Center’s eradication efforts.

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January 26, 2023 News from SPH

Balancing Privacy and Pandemic Prevention: MAPPS Workshop Explores Ethics in Data Collection

In the age of targeted ads, wearable technology, and social media, data gathering is often at odds with the right to protect one’s privacy. But what if this data could predict the next pandemic?

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January 26, 2023 News from SPH

Call for Abstracts: Public Health Research Day 2023

Public health research abstracts are welcome from Brown University students and trainees at all levels conducting public health research. We also welcome abstracts from our community and agency partners interested in presenting their datasets.

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January 19, 2023 News from Brown

Leaders convene with Brown public health scholars to discuss solutions to Rhode Island’s opioid crisis

As deadly synthetic opioids poison communities nationwide, U.S. Senator Jack Reed joined state and law enforcement officials, and researchers at Brown’s School of Public Health, to discuss a coordinated response.

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APHA 2022: Celebrating 150 Years of Public Health

November 10, 2022

The American Public Health Association Meeting and Expo, November 6 - 9, 2022

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October 26, 2022 News from SPH

From the Classroom to the Community: Showcasing Student Achievement

Annual APHE poster event elevates MPH students’ real world experiences

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October 19, 2022 News from SPH

Pandemic-Proofing the Future

The Brown School of Public Health launches a new center dedicated to studying and preparing for pandemics.

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School of Public Health launches the Pandemic Center

October 19, 2022

The Brown School of Public Health launches a new center dedicated to studying and preparing for pandemics.

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October 7, 2022 News from SPH

Summit explores pathways to end childhood lead poisoning in Rhode Island

Lead poisoning is a preventable tragedy, completely preventable, and yet it’s all too prevalent in Rhode Island,

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April 7, 2022 News from Brown

Communicating for impact: Public health students get comfortable talking about why their work matters

A poster conference during National Public Health Week offered Brown public health students the opportunity to discuss the significance of their research to the community — and to their own educational experience.

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November 1, 2021 News from SPH

School of Public Health Builds and Installs Corsi-Rosenthal Air Cleaners

New health project designed to help combat and mitigate COVID-19: Corsi-Rosenthal Cubes.

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October 15, 2021 News from SPH

Flagship Pioneering CEO talks with Dean Ashish Jha about Moderna vaccine and more

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June 22, 2021 News from SPH

Commencement 2021

The School of Public Health celebrated its graduates with a virtual ceremony in advance of Brown University’s Commencement Weekend

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September 22, 2020 News from SPH

Walking & Talking with Dean Jha

Dean Ashish Jha enthusiastically began his bi-weekly ‘Walk and Talks’ this morning.

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April 30, 2020 News from SPH

School of Public Health takes Research Day online

With students studying remotely as a result of COVID-19, Brown’s School of Public Health created a platform for students to share their poster presentations online.

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