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Harvard Chan School is taking a social media break during Winter Recess.
From Wednesday, December 24, through Sunday, January 4, the School’s administrative offices are closed. We will be back on your social media feeds in 2026!
From Wednesday, December 24, through Sunday, January 4, the School’s administrative offices are closed. We will be back on your social media feeds in 2026!
December 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Harvard Chan School is taking a social media break during Winter Recess.
From Wednesday, December 24, through Sunday, January 4, the School’s administrative offices are closed. We will be back on your social media feeds in 2026!
From Wednesday, December 24, through Sunday, January 4, the School’s administrative offices are closed. We will be back on your social media feeds in 2026!
Real estate investment trust (REIT)-acquired U.S. hospitals were associated with a greater risk of bankruptcy or closure than non-REIT-acquired hospitals, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard Chan School.
Learn more from Thomas Tsai of @harvardhpm.bsky.social:
Learn more from Thomas Tsai of @harvardhpm.bsky.social:
Hospitals acquired by real estate investment trusts associated with greater risk of bankruptcy, closure | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
REIT acquisition of hospitals had no significant impacts on quality of clinical care or patient outcomes—but had a significant negative impact on hospital finances, according to a new Harvard Chan Sch...
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December 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Real estate investment trust (REIT)-acquired U.S. hospitals were associated with a greater risk of bankruptcy or closure than non-REIT-acquired hospitals, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard Chan School.
Learn more from Thomas Tsai of @harvardhpm.bsky.social:
Learn more from Thomas Tsai of @harvardhpm.bsky.social:
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🎥 New video spotlighting the mission and impact of the Department of Health Policy and Management at @hsph.harvard.edu.
▶️ Watch, share, and learn more about what drives HPM!
#HealthPolicy #PublicHealth #HPM #HealthEquity #Storytelling
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#HealthPolicy #PublicHealth #HPM #HealthEquity #Storytelling
Department of Health Policy and Management, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
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December 22, 2025 at 7:25 PM
🎥 New video spotlighting the mission and impact of the Department of Health Policy and Management at @hsph.harvard.edu.
▶️ Watch, share, and learn more about what drives HPM!
#HealthPolicy #PublicHealth #HPM #HealthEquity #Storytelling
▶️ Watch, share, and learn more about what drives HPM!
#HealthPolicy #PublicHealth #HPM #HealthEquity #Storytelling
The mission of Harvard Chan School’s Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics (@ccdd-hsph.bsky.social) is to understand how infectious diseases emerge and spread, to train the next generation of scientists and public health officials, and to guide policy with rigorous science.
Learning how infectious diseases spread—and how to stop them
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December 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The mission of Harvard Chan School’s Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics (@ccdd-hsph.bsky.social) is to understand how infectious diseases emerge and spread, to train the next generation of scientists and public health officials, and to guide policy with rigorous science.
Mary Rice hears from her asthma and COPD patients about what triggers their symptoms: extreme heat, air pollution, longer pollen seasons—all worsened by climate change. As a pulmonary physician, there’s only so much she can prescribe.
Mary Rice tests solutions beyond the clinic
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December 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Mary Rice hears from her asthma and COPD patients about what triggers their symptoms: extreme heat, air pollution, longer pollen seasons—all worsened by climate change. As a pulmonary physician, there’s only so much she can prescribe.
A new report from the World Bank estimates the huge societal costs of lead exposure globally—including developmental harms in children and the risk of disease and early death in adults—and offers a path toward a lead-free world.
Report outlines lead’s harms, costs—and how to stop the damage | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
A new report from the World Bank estimates the huge societal costs of lead exposure globally—including developmental harms in children and the risk of disease and early death in adults—and offers a pa...
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December 15, 2025 at 11:46 PM
A new report from the World Bank estimates the huge societal costs of lead exposure globally—including developmental harms in children and the risk of disease and early death in adults—and offers a path toward a lead-free world.
Katrina Armstrong explored the factors that led to extraordinary growth in biomedical science in the U.S. over the past 60 years—and offered thoughts on how to move the field forward in spite of current headwinds—at the Cutter Lecture on Preventive Medicine at Harvard Chan School.
The state of biomedical science—the past, present, and path forward | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Physician, scientist, and academic leader Katrina Armstrong explored the factors that led to extraordinary growth in biomedical science in the U.S. over the past 60 years—and offered thoughts on how t...
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December 12, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Katrina Armstrong explored the factors that led to extraordinary growth in biomedical science in the U.S. over the past 60 years—and offered thoughts on how to move the field forward in spite of current headwinds—at the Cutter Lecture on Preventive Medicine at Harvard Chan School.
Recent changes to SNAP “can really have a dampening effect on [people’s] willingness to apply, because they may assume that they’re not qualified, even if they might actually be eligible for the program,” says Sara Bleich, professor of health policy at Harvard Chan School. @harvardhpm.bsky.social
Pressure not off for SNAP recipients | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Sara Bleich spoke about the history of SNAP and the effects of major new legislative changes to the program.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Recent changes to SNAP “can really have a dampening effect on [people’s] willingness to apply, because they may assume that they’re not qualified, even if they might actually be eligible for the program,” says Sara Bleich, professor of health policy at Harvard Chan School. @harvardhpm.bsky.social
In a recent Harvard Chan Studio discussion, former Massachusetts Health and Human Services Secretary Kate Walsh explained how upcoming Medicaid cuts could affect people in the state. She cautioned that cuts could undermine Massachusetts’ long-standing commitment to near-universal health coverage.
Who is impacted by Medicaid cuts? Kate Walsh explains
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December 10, 2025 at 10:20 PM
In a recent Harvard Chan Studio discussion, former Massachusetts Health and Human Services Secretary Kate Walsh explained how upcoming Medicaid cuts could affect people in the state. She cautioned that cuts could undermine Massachusetts’ long-standing commitment to near-universal health coverage.
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From the archives: Five Questions with @hsph.harvard.edu biostatistician LJ Wei. A consultant for Harvard Catalyst Biostatistics, Wei shares why methodology matters and explains the power of staying curious. Read: hvrdct.me/b16177
December 9, 2025 at 6:50 PM
From the archives: Five Questions with @hsph.harvard.edu biostatistician LJ Wei. A consultant for Harvard Catalyst Biostatistics, Wei shares why methodology matters and explains the power of staying curious. Read: hvrdct.me/b16177
Christopher Golden has spent 25 years conducting groundbreaking research in Madagascar demonstrating the critical links between environmental health and human nutrition. His research reveals how deforestation and coral reef degradation drive malnutrition.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Christopher Golden has spent 25 years conducting groundbreaking research in Madagascar demonstrating the critical links between environmental health and human nutrition. His research reveals how deforestation and coral reef degradation drive malnutrition.
hsph.me/livingproof
hsph.me/livingproof
“I was drawn to medicine to help people on their worst day and I wondered if it was possible to help people on a much larger scale.” — Michael VanRooyen, Professor of Humanitarian Studies and Director of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative
A life spent responding to emergencies around the world — Harvard Gazette
Humanitarian doctor Michael VanRooyen started running toward trouble more than 30 years ago. He’s still going.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:29 PM
“I was drawn to medicine to help people on their worst day and I wondered if it was possible to help people on a much larger scale.” — Michael VanRooyen, Professor of Humanitarian Studies and Director of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative
“There are still so many questions about what patients can do, what cities can do, and what our government, health care systems, and world leaders can do to avoid or lessen the health effects of fossil fuel combustion,” says Mary Rice, director of @harvardcchange.bsky.social.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:33 PM
“There are still so many questions about what patients can do, what cities can do, and what our government, health care systems, and world leaders can do to avoid or lessen the health effects of fossil fuel combustion,” says Mary Rice, director of @harvardcchange.bsky.social.
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Inspired by the world premiere musical, Wonder, performing December 9th through February 8th at the American Repertory Theater, today’s Harvard Chan Studio panel discussion explores the power of empathy and kindness in the face of bullying.
Watch the event at 2 p.m. ET:
Watch the event at 2 p.m. ET:
Cultivating compassion: Strategies for bullying prevention
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December 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Inspired by the world premiere musical, Wonder, performing December 9th through February 8th at the American Repertory Theater, today’s Harvard Chan Studio panel discussion explores the power of empathy and kindness in the face of bullying.
Watch the event at 2 p.m. ET:
Watch the event at 2 p.m. ET:
“Just as the trauma shaped your experience or perhaps changed you, you still have the opportunity to address it. It’s never too late,” says Harvard Chan School’s Karestan Koenen, who recently spoke on a podcast about trauma recovery and personal reinvention.
Body-based therapies can be effective for trauma survivors | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Karestan Koenen recently spoke on a podcast about trauma recovery and personal reinvention.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:41 PM
“Just as the trauma shaped your experience or perhaps changed you, you still have the opportunity to address it. It’s never too late,” says Harvard Chan School’s Karestan Koenen, who recently spoke on a podcast about trauma recovery and personal reinvention.
Promoting psychological safety in the workplace is essential to employee wellbeing and retention, especially during times of crisis—when, ironically, psychological safety is likeliest to dwindle, according to a study co-authored by Harvard Chan School’s Michaela Kerrissey. @harvardhpm.bsky.social
Psychological safety at work is essential--especially amid crisis | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Promoting psychological safety in the workplace is essential to employee wellbeing and retention, especially during times of crisis--when, ironically, psychological safety is likeliest to dwindle, according to a study co-authored by Harvard Chan School'...
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December 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Promoting psychological safety in the workplace is essential to employee wellbeing and retention, especially during times of crisis—when, ironically, psychological safety is likeliest to dwindle, according to a study co-authored by Harvard Chan School’s Michaela Kerrissey. @harvardhpm.bsky.social
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📰 Proud to see three of our amazing HPM colleagues—Ben Sommers, Michaela Kerrissey, and John McDonough—mentioned in this insightful article on effective classroom strategies.
Check it out ⬇️ via @hsph.harvard.edu
Check it out ⬇️ via @hsph.harvard.edu
Faculty share tips on successful classroom strategies | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
More than 30 faculty members at Harvard Chan School came together on Nov. 13 to share teaching practices that work to foster open, respectful, and intellectually engaging discussions in the classroom.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:50 PM
📰 Proud to see three of our amazing HPM colleagues—Ben Sommers, Michaela Kerrissey, and John McDonough—mentioned in this insightful article on effective classroom strategies.
Check it out ⬇️ via @hsph.harvard.edu
Check it out ⬇️ via @hsph.harvard.edu
Harvard Chan School is taking a social media break during Thanksgiving recess.
From Wednesday, November 26, through Sunday, November 30, the School’s administrative offices are closed, and we’re taking time away from our social media feeds to be with family and friends.
From Wednesday, November 26, through Sunday, November 30, the School’s administrative offices are closed, and we’re taking time away from our social media feeds to be with family and friends.
November 26, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Harvard Chan School is taking a social media break during Thanksgiving recess.
From Wednesday, November 26, through Sunday, November 30, the School’s administrative offices are closed, and we’re taking time away from our social media feeds to be with family and friends.
From Wednesday, November 26, through Sunday, November 30, the School’s administrative offices are closed, and we’re taking time away from our social media feeds to be with family and friends.
Dietitian Nour Hammad, a PhD student in population health sciences at Harvard Chan School specializing in public health nutrition, recommended several ways to serve up a budget-friendly Thanksgiving meal in a recent @wgbh.org article.
Thanksgiving on a budget? Here are some tips. | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Even when money is tight, it's possible to prepare a healthy and satisfying Thanksgiving meal, according to experts.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Dietitian Nour Hammad, a PhD student in population health sciences at Harvard Chan School specializing in public health nutrition, recommended several ways to serve up a budget-friendly Thanksgiving meal in a recent @wgbh.org article.
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I’m especially proud of everyone at @hsph.harvard.edu. No matter what area they focus on, our faculty, researchers, trainees, alumni, students, & staff are committed to understanding the drivers of disease & health inequity, and advancing solutions that improve the health & well-being of everyone.
November 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
I’m especially proud of everyone at @hsph.harvard.edu. No matter what area they focus on, our faculty, researchers, trainees, alumni, students, & staff are committed to understanding the drivers of disease & health inequity, and advancing solutions that improve the health & well-being of everyone.
More than 30 faculty members came together to share teaching practices that work to foster open, respectful, and intellectually engaging discussions in the classroom, as part of a peer workshop series.
Faculty share tips on successful classroom strategies | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
More than 30 faculty members at Harvard Chan School came together on Nov. 13 to share teaching practices that work to foster open, respectful, and intellectually engaging discussions in the classroom.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
More than 30 faculty members came together to share teaching practices that work to foster open, respectful, and intellectually engaging discussions in the classroom, as part of a peer workshop series.
“Creators are critical sources of information, support, and solidarity for billions of people,” said @amandayarnell.bsky.social. “This survey reveals the pressures that come alongside those responsibilities ... The burnout. The constant toxicity. And the isolation.”
Content creators are struggling with mental health, study finds | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Digital content creators experience high rates of mental health struggles such as anxiety, depression, and burnout, according to a new study.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM
“Creators are critical sources of information, support, and solidarity for billions of people,” said @amandayarnell.bsky.social. “This survey reveals the pressures that come alongside those responsibilities ... The burnout. The constant toxicity. And the isolation.”
Lonnie Ali discussed compassion, health, and the humanitarian legacy of her late husband, boxer Muhammad Ali, at a recent event sponsored by Harvard Chan School’s Black Student Health Organization. She spoke alongside Sue Goldie, Roger Irving Lee Professor of Public Health.
November 19, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Lonnie Ali discussed compassion, health, and the humanitarian legacy of her late husband, boxer Muhammad Ali, at a recent event sponsored by Harvard Chan School’s Black Student Health Organization. She spoke alongside Sue Goldie, Roger Irving Lee Professor of Public Health.
As global aid changes, can smarter collaboration—not just more funding—build sustainable, resilient healthcare systems in Africa? Watch today's event with Lia Tadesse Gebremedhin and Rosine Sori-Coulibaly as they discuss how strategic planning and stronger governance can create health sovereignty.
Doing more with less: Financing African health systems today
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November 18, 2025 at 4:53 PM
As global aid changes, can smarter collaboration—not just more funding—build sustainable, resilient healthcare systems in Africa? Watch today's event with Lia Tadesse Gebremedhin and Rosine Sori-Coulibaly as they discuss how strategic planning and stronger governance can create health sovereignty.
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From the archives: Five Questions with @hsph.harvard.edu biostatistician LJ Wei. A consultant for Harvard Catalyst, Wei shares why methodology––and curiosity––matter. Read: hvrdct.me/957cc9
November 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
From the archives: Five Questions with @hsph.harvard.edu biostatistician LJ Wei. A consultant for Harvard Catalyst, Wei shares why methodology––and curiosity––matter. Read: hvrdct.me/957cc9