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Improving Maternal Health in New York City
April 30, 2025
A symposium to shed light on the pressing pregnancy-related mortality crisis and identify strategies to mitigate it within the U.S.
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The Public Health Challenge of Displacement: The War on Ukraine
Social And Behavioral Sciences
April 26, 2022
This event described on-the-ground events in Ukraine followed by an analysis from social science/public health perspectives.
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Fostering Anti-Racist Principles
Social And Behavioral Sciences
February 26, 2021
Public health researchers are called not only to think, observe and analyze, but to act. This is perhaps the most important characteristic that distinguishes a social and behavioral scientist in
#LetBlackGirlsBeGirls
Social And Behavioral Sciences
February 5, 2021
Dr. LeConté Dill amplifies the need to end adultification bias especially amongst our law enforcement and calls for us to #LetBlackGirlsBeGirls.
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Control the Vectors & You Control the Virus
Social And Behavioral Sciences
October 16, 2020
Dr. Thomas Kirchner gives us insight into a research project on COVID-19 transmission and vector control.
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Adjusting the Focus on Latinx Health
Social And Behavioral Sciences
October 2, 2020
Dr. Ana Abraído-Lanza brings our attention to the work of Latinx public health trailblazers like Dr. Oxiris Barbot and how she strives to improve the health of the Hispanic community.
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A Desperate Need for Justice Reform
Social And Behavioral Sciences
September 25, 2020
Dr. LeConté Dill reflects on a recent GPH event where a powerful discussion was held on the flaws and fissures of the U.S justice system and the desperate need for reform.
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Could Nicotine Moderate the Severity of COVID-19?
Social And Behavioral Sciences
May 8, 2020
In light of recent research, Dr. Raymond Niaura explains smokers -- and perhaps nonsmokers -- might benefit from targeted nicotine treatment should they contract COVID-19.
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The Hidden Meanings of Wearing a Mask
Social And Behavioral Sciences
May 8, 2020
Dr. David Abrams discusses the psychology behind the decision to wear or not to wear a face mask during a time of pandemic.
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A Rising Pandemic of Stigma: Impacts of Stereotypes & Prejudice
Social And Behavioral Sciences
May 1, 2020
Picture Source: Time Magazine
Because the COVID-19 pandemic originated in China, stigma against Chinese/Asian Americans has escalated. Against a backdrop of historical discrimination against