We're very happy to announce that Professor Omar Galarraga, PhD will serve as the next director of Brown's International Health Institute!🌍 Please join us in congratulating Omar and in thanking Professor Mark Lurie for has service as interim director. dean.sph.brown.edu/news/2024-06-2…

In the first study of its kind, research co-authored by Health Services, Policy & Practice Department doctoral student Nicole Giron reveals the many health and lifestyle challenges facing patients at federally qualified health centers, including food and housing insecurity. Boston University School of Public Health brown.edu/news/2024-06-2…

Tune in to the latest episode of the Princeton Pulse Podcast for a candid conversation with Brown University School of Public Health's Dr. Ashish Jha, who provides a hopeful perspective on overcoming political divides and working together to improve public health. tinyurl.com/yvhs63z6

A first-of-its-kind study from Brown University School of Public Health and Boston University researchers reveals that more than 1 in 10 patients at federally qualified health centers face significant social challenges like food insecurity, housing instability, financial strain and lack of transportation.

Did you hear that the best prepared countries had the worst COVID-19 outcomes? Well, here's more evidence from our team showing why that conclusion is wrong: biased outcomes data! Being prepared means being able to diagnose, count and report cases/deaths! pophealthmetrics.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

We currently do not know private equity's impact on assisted living. Until we do, a new report urges policy makers to pause and consider the unique structure, financing and history of the sector. Kali Thomas Yashaswini Singh, PhD Momotazur Rahman @Browngero Health Services, Policy & Practice Department mcknightsseniorliving.com/news/researche…

Moderating the recent panel 'Misperceptions of Nicotine,' Professor Jasjit Ahluwalia emphasized the importance of shifting the narrative around nicotine, which is often demonized, despite not being the primary cause of smoking-related diseases. vaporvoice.net/2024/06/19/tho…

Did the best prepared countries really fare the worst during the pandemic? It was previously reported so.

New from Jennifer Nuzzo, DrPH and Jorge Ledesma: greater preparedness capacities may lead to more complete data, not necessarily worse COVID-19 outcomes.

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Please share! ❤️ We will be hiring a Policy Associate to manage our health initiatives with a focus on equity and the elimination of unacceptable disparities by race, ethnicity, disability, zip code, immigration status, neighborhood, and income.

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Expanded affiliation between Lifespan and Brown University includes a new name for the health system, reciprocal financial investments between the two organizations and a promise to strengthen top-quality patient care, medical education and biomedical research in Rhode Island.

How did Juneteenth come to be, and why is it such a historically significant holiday? Françoise Hamlin, associate professor of Africana Studies and history, explains the origins of Juneteenth and how we can use the holiday to reckon with the nation’s past.

Today we celebrate Freedom.

🚨 In Health Affairs Forefront, led by Kali Thomas and Momotazur Rahman, we describe the growth of private equity in assisted living and identify fundamental differences between ALs and other health care settings that warrant nuanced policy consideration. healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/for…

'...the levers of action are squarely in the hands of government leaders and agricultural interests... But public attention is key to ensuring that authorities find the will to act.'

New in The New York Times, Jennifer Nuzzo, DrPH on how worried you should be about H5N1: nytimes.com/2024/06/19/opi…

Want to work in Providence, RI? View our latest opening: bit.ly/4c1UTrS #BrownUniversity #FinanceJobs

Raspando Coco Discussion — CLACS, IBES: Institute at Brown for Environment & Society and Brown University School of Public Health hosted a screening of the award-winning documentary Raspando Coco, and conversation with Pilar Egüez Guevara, documentary director and cultural anthropologist. (VIDEO)

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It was great to bump into two of my favorite people at State House yesterday Kelsey Bala & Kaitlyn Rabb MPH who are 💯 effective, dedicated policy analysts RI KIDS COUNT working to improve outcomes & equity for RI children & families who both received their MPH degrees Brown University School of Public Health 🎉🎉

Thanks to Podcast Delivery for the shout out!! Check out a new episode of Humans in Public Health every month➡️ humans-in-public-health.captivate.fm

“My highest level of concern right now is for the workers on the farms, who we know are being exposed to this virus and...getting sick. We need to be talking more about protecting the workers who are in harm’s way.” Professor Jennifer Nuzzo, DrPH Pandemic Center at Brown School of Public Health wisconsinexaminer.com/2024/06/13/bir…

Exciting insights from Dr. Christy Capone on breakthrough research by Drs. Haass-Koffler & Eaton on #psychedelics for #PTSD & #depression ! The FDA may approve MDMA therapy by Aug 2024.

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