Drop-in Mindfulness Session
Kresge BuildingJoin the Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health for a refreshing mindfulness practice on Thursday afternoon, March 14th from 1 pm to 1:50 pm in Kresge, Room...
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Spring Watercolor Workshop
Kresge BuildingLet your creativity flourish in HCSA Spring Watercolor Workshop! No prior skills necessary. Art supplies and snacks will be provided.
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Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics ID Epi Seminar Series
Kresge BuildingTalk title: Target Trial Emulation for Vaccine Evaluation - Possibilities and Challenges Presenter: Kayoko Shioda, Assistant Professor of Global Health at the Boston University School of Public Health Dr. Shioda is an infectious disease epidemiologist and veterinarian. Her research aims to advance human and animal health by identifying evidence-based interventions for the control of infectious...
Novel Insights on Precision Nutrition from the VITAL and COSMOS Trials
Kresge BuildingDepartment of Epidemiology Seminar Series Speaker: JoAnn E. Manson, MD, MPH, DrPH, MACP Chief of the Division of Preventive Medicine Brigham and Women’s Hospital; Professor of Medicine, Michael and Lee Bell Professor of Women’s Health, Harvard Medical School Professor in the Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Presentation Overview and Objectives:...
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Empowering girls in Africa: A Q&A with Sierra Leone First Lady Fatima Maada Bio
Kresge Buildinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMuk82iVUxw In this fireside chat, Fatima Maada Bio, first lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone, will discuss the critical importance of empowering girls and women to shape Africa’s future. Drawing from her personal experience of escaping child marriage, Bio has become a committed advocate for gender equality. Her flagship “Hands Off Our Girls” campaign...
Harvard Chan Giving Day
Kresge BuildingOur fifth annual Giving Day is Wednesday, March 6, 2024! Each year, this day provides an opportunity to make a tremendous collective impact and advance our mission to build a world where everyone can thrive. This year, a generous alum will match every gift, dollar-for-dollar, up to $100K, with their own gift to financial aid....
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Tackling the loneliness epidemic: A Q&A with Sen. Chris Murphy
Kresge Buildinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INAfe81nR2Q Social isolation and loneliness have emerged as a public health crisis, with links to elevated risks of cardiovascular disease, dementia, stroke, depression, and anxiety. U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) is calling for a public policy response — including proposing an Office of Social Connection Policy in the White House. During this event, Sen. Murphy...
A Conversation with Dr. Petra Khoury
Kresge BuildingJoin the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI) for an engaging and insightful discussion featuring Dr. Petra Khoury, Global Director of Health and Care at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). Dr. Khoury will discuss the role of the IFRC in emergency contexts and the variety of ways the network is supporting...
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America’s housing crisis: Policy levers to drive change
Kresge Buildinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dX1BR7peTxQ The number of people experiencing homelessness has been rising steadily in the U.S., to nearly 600,000 last year. Adrianne Todman, deputy secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, aims to achieve the Biden administration’s goal of cutting homelessness by 25% within the next two years. She brings a track record of success...
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Leadership through crisis: A conversation with former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot
Kresge Buildinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxGEqqcrKyQ After nearly 30 years in public service, Lori Lightfoot was elected mayor of Chicago in 2019, becoming the first Black woman and openly gay person to hold the office. A year later, the COVID pandemic hit, elevating the urgency of her mission to repair the disintegrating social safety net and steer investment to marginalized...
Studio Open House
Kresge BuildingThe Studio at HSPH is thrilled to invite you to our open house! Join us August 29 at 1pm in the 10th floor Studio space to discover the world-class programming The Studio produces, enjoy a complimentary lunch, and spend some time with therapy dog Sophie. Come by and enjoy some free swag! No registration required.
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Ending the stigma: Empowering men to prioritize mental health
Kresge Buildinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM2PUV9mj00 Presented jointly with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Center for Health Communication American men are far less likely than women to receive mental health treatment. One factor: Stigma around seeking care. Our panelists will explore ideas for overcoming that stigma and look at how friends, families, and colleagues can best support...
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