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“Every country, whether they have a case or not, is stepping up to do the things that are necessary for containment: vaccinating populations at risk, making testing widely available, investing in therapeutics,” says William Goedel, an epidemiologist and assistant professor at the Brown University School of Public Health

The Healthcare Perspectives 360 podcast explores contemporary challenges in patient safety and healthcare risk management from multiple perspectives

In this opinion piece, Professor of Epidemiology Jennifer Nuzzo weighed in on some of the questions New York Times readers have on how to navigate this phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Assistant Professor of Epidemiology William Goedel offered commentary on how state and city governments are trying to spread awareness of monkeypox while avoiding stigmas.

“A lot of people have been asking about vaccine hesitancy, because of COVID, and that’s not what we’re seeing at all,” Amy Nunn told 12 News. “We’re seeing unprecedented demand for this service.”

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Welcoming Professor Colby to the new role

This is the second article in Unmasked, a series by undergraduate public health concentrator Chris Walsh ’24.5.

The health effects of chemical pollutants called “forever chemicals” are becoming indisputable, says epidemiologist Joseph Braun.

Assistant Professor of Epidemiology Erica D. Walker, founder of Brown Community Noise Lab, discusses how traffic noise exposure can be harmful to people's health.

Professor of epidemiology David Savitz offered commentary on veterans' exposure to chemicals in bases where burn pits were used.

A companion is a surrogate family member — news-provider, anxiety-reducer, FaceTime operating system-fixer, an eyes and ears to daily life. Their presence relieves loneliness and depression, as lethal as other chronic health conditions, says the study’s author, Jennifer Nazareno, assistant professor at Brown University School of Public Health.

Assistant Professor of Health Services Policy and Practice Alyssa Bilinski discussed how rapid tests are an effective tool to combat the spread of Covid-19.

Despite astronomical suicide attempt rates among the trans community, a slew of anti-trans legislation has been proposed across the US. Researchers, including Professor Jackie White Hughto, say that banning gender-affirming medical care for kids and teens will have dire consequences.

Jennifer Nuzzo on how lessons from the COVID response could help us contain monkeypox.

Senior Director of Content, Strategy and Public Affairs at the School of Public Health Stefanie Friedhoff offered commentary on Novavax's new protein-based COVID-19 vaccine.

It’s important to ask questions that go beyond basics, says Dr. Vincent Mor, professor of health services policy at the Center for Gerontology and Healthcare Research at Brown University School of Public Health.

Professor of Health Services, Policy and Practice Amal Trivedi led a study that investigated outcomes of veterans who received disability benefits compared with veterans who did not qualify for them.

“Overall, the people who’ve been coming through with Covid are much, much less sick than they were even this winter,” said Dr. Megan Ranney, an emergency physician at Brown University. “It feels like almost a different disease for folks, with the exception of people who are really old, who are unvaccinated or who are immunosuppressed.”

"When responding to a pandemic, assisted living communities need their own preparedness plans," says Kali Thomas. "The guidance that's provided for nursing homes needs to be tailored specifically to this population."

The Lab will investigate the harms of misinformation, data deficits, outdated communications practices, and other barriers to meeting the information needs of communities.

The goal is to find innovative solutions while maintaining a key focus on community engagement and a careful consideration of the social impact of potential solutions.

Beth Cameron is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and will be joining the School of Public Health.

“We felt a lot of the clinical factors were being addressed, but we wanted to get in on the ground floor and make a difference in what we thought was going to be a very pressing public health problem,” Francesca Beaudoin, MD, PhD, told The Nation’s Health.

Established in 2021, The Brown University School of Public Health Alumni Impact Award is presented annually to one exceptional master’s or doctoral alumnus or alumnae who is making a significant impact on their community and/or in their field.

“Although the reported number of cases in the U.S. is now over 100,000 per day, the real number is clearly orders of magnitude higher,” Brown University School of Public Health epidemiologist Mark Lurie told The Journal. “We are clearly experiencing the next wave; who among us doesn't know multiple people who have been infected during this wave?”

Welcome to four dynamic new leaders who will expand the impact of the School in improving and developing impactful public health research, policy, and practice.

Associate Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences Eric B. Loucks describes the two steps to get a person started in mindfulness: focused attention and open monitoring.

As fatal overdoses reach a record high, Rhode Island becomes the first state in the country to legalize harm reduction centers, where people can use illicit drugs under the supervision of trained staff. Rhode Island PBS Weekly speaks to Brandon Marshall about how these centers work.

How does a set of misleading videos online turn into a dangerous health crisis... all in the span of three days? Claire Wardle discusses the real life consequences of misinformation online.

Dr. Jha, the new White House coronavirus response coordinator, has built a reputation as a gifted communicator, but there is much more to the job.

In the US, 73 percent of white Americans owned a home in 2019, compared to 42 percent of Black Americans. But in Rhode Island, 62 percent of all residents owned a home in 2019, compared to just 34 percent of Black Rhode Islanders.

Brown is at the forefront of the future of public health, with researchers joining local partners to combine evidence, insight, and a commitment to impact to bring harm reduction tools to Rhode Island communities.

Next-generation dementia care and research includes the voices of those living with the disease. Professors Kali Thomas and Jill Harrison find inclusive research improves results.

Summer Gonsalves MPH’19 is a member of the Narragansett Indian Tribe and an advocate for environmental justice.

From HIV/AIDS to COVID-19