How to meet Americans where they are: Communicating effectively about public health
Join us for a discussion with Katy Evans about how to effectively communicate about public health to the American public. Katy Evans is a Senior Program Officer with the de Beaumont Foundation and will soon start a new role as Senior Director of the Health Justice Program at The FrameWorks Institute.
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Innovation with AI in Health Care
Join us for a webinar on the Innovation with AI in Health Care program offered by Harvard Chan School Executive and Continuing Education, hosted by Program Directors Trishan Panch, MD, MPH, and Heather Mattie, PhD, SM, MS.
As health systems worldwide struggle with aging populations, rising expectations, and ballooning costs, AI offers a powerful tool for tackling these issues and innovating organizations. During this webinar, Dr. Panch and Dr. Mattie will discuss how the Innovation with AI in Health Care program helps health care leaders develop the skills needed to realize the value of AI in health care and advance their careers by demonstrating leadership in digital transformation of health care.
If you’re interested in learning both technical AI concepts and how to implement them in health care settings, we encourage you to attend this webinar to see how this program might align with your goals.
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Occupational Safety & Health Seminar
Please join this special double OSH seminar with two presenters and topics:
Topic 1: “Understanding Mental Health in Residency – The Perspective of Program Leadership”
Speaker: Aditya Nellore, MD
Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to:
- Discuss the most recent data on physician suicide;
- Describe potential barriers preventing physicians from seeking mental health care; and to
- Discuss the ways in which residency program leadership can champion the well-being of their residents
Topic 2: “Asthma and small airway dysfunction in post-deployment veterans”
Speaker: Christopher Leopardi, DO, MPH
Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to:
- Describe the impact of deployment-related environmental exposures on respiratory health in veterans;
- Compare the clinical and research implications of identifying small airway dysfunction in veterans;
- Compare pulmonary function outcomes between veterans with and without asthma; and to
- Evaluate the potential role of Forced Oscillation Technique (FOT) as a diagnostic tool for early detection of small airway disease in post-deployment veterans.
Location: Kresge 502 and Zoom
Register: Register for Zoom here.
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Messaging about mental health: Case studies in 988 and RecoverMe
Join us for a discussion about crafting effective mental health messages with LaVerne Canady, Senior Vice President of JPA Health. Ms. Canady will discuss recent JPA work with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and RecoverMe, a SAMHSA initiative to support people recovering from challenges with substance use and mental health.
Lunch will be served.
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Presented jointly with the Center for Health Communication at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
How can storytelling raise awareness of urgent public health issues — and begin to shape a meaningful response? This panel of skilled storytellers will share insights from their own experience and offer ideas about how journalists, authors, and community organizers can leverage personal narratives to powerful effect.
Register for free to submit your questions.
An on-demand video will be posted after the event.
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Advances in genomic surveillance have revealed that tuberculosis is vastly under-diagnosed around the world. A growing awareness of the prevalence of asymptomatic patients—and their roles in transmitting the deadly disease—is driving urgent research into new methods for diagnosing and treating tuberculosis. Our expert panel will bring us the latest on a major global health threat.
Register for free to submit your questions.
An on-demand video will be posted after the event.
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Vidya Krishnan
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Annual International Women’s Day Event
We hope you will join WGH for the annual International Women’s Day (IWD) event.
To get us started, Prof. Nancy Krieger (Chair of WGH) will give an introduction to the radical history of IWD. Then, we will hear from this year’s prominent guest speaker: Dr. Dora María Téllez, a Nicaraguan historian, politician and social rights activist. A Q&A will follow. We will conclude by singing the song “Bread and Roses”.
Lunch will be provided!
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Emerging Women Executives in Health Care
Join us for a webinar on the Emerging Women Executives in Health Care program offered by Harvard Chan School Executive and Continuing Education, hosted by Program Director Karen A. Curley, MSW, MPH.
Ms. Curley will provide insights into the program, detailing what participants can expect to learn and gain. Although women form the majority of the health care workforce, few hold executive positions. This program is designed to empower senior, mid-career, and emerging health care leaders by enhancing their leadership strategies, preparing them for future career advancements, and equipping them with the skills needed to promote the advancement of women in executive roles.
If you’re interested in developing leadership skills and advancing your career in health care, we encourage you to attend this webinar to see how this program might align with your goals.
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Understanding heart disease: Advances in risk assessment, diagnosis, and treatment
A Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forum
In 2024, researchers made noteworthy advancements in the ability to assess cardiovascular risk, creating new pathways to both prevent and treat heart disease. During American Heart Month, this panel will focus on the latest innovations in cardiovascular disease risk assessment, while honoring Dr. Lawrence Cohn’s contributions to heart surgery. Top cardiology experts will explore advancements in early detection, diagnosis, and strategies for preventing heart disease, with a special emphasis on public health initiatives and practical advice for the audience.
Register for free to submit your questions.
An on-demand video will be posted after the event.
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Ami Bhatt
Tommaso Danesi
Jorge Plutzky
Joe Woo
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Melody Mendez
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Rural Health Policy in the 2nd Trump Era
Join us in Kresge 200 for a presentation by Kim Gillan, with an introduction by Professor John McDonough. For more information, contact Cris at crisrobers@hsph.harvard.edu.
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