December 15th, 2020 Part of: Coronavirus Pandemic Series.
COVID-19: The Year Ahead Facebook Live Q&A with Michael Mina, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Presented jointly by The Forum at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and The World from PRX & WGBH Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Watch on YouTube What will the next year bring Read More…
July 21st, 2020 Part of: Coronavirus Pandemic Series.
The Coronavirus Pandemic: Unequal Risks for Communities of Color Facebook Live Q&A with Nancy Krieger, Professor of Social Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Presented jointly by The Forum at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and The World from PRX & WGBH Tuesday, July 21, 2020 Watch on YouTube The Read More…
January 27th, 2020 Part of: Policy Controversies.
LIFE EXPERIENCES AND INCOME INEQUALITY IN THE U.S.: Implications for Health Presented jointly with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and NPR Monday, January 27, 2020 Watch on YouTube Brief Video Highlight As stark income inequalities among American households increase, a poignant picture has emerged of the differences in life experiences between middle- and lower-income households Read More…
May 7th, 2019 Part of: The Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forums.
The Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forums The E-Cigarette Dilemma: A Public Health Perspective Presented jointly with Reuters Watch on YouTube Brief Video Highlight Tuesday, May 7, 2019 Since their introduction, e-cigarettes have triggered controversy. Often touted as safer alternatives to regular cigarettes, e-cigarettes come with their own risks, including possible nicotine addiction. Use Read More…
October 22nd, 2018 Part of: The Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forums.
THE DR. LAWRENCE H. AND ROBERTA COHN FORUMS STROKE: Successes and Setbacks with a Notorious Silent Killer Presented jointly with NBC News Digital Watch on YouTube Brief Video Highlight Live webcast will be on Monday, October 22, 2018, Noon-1pm ET An on-demand video will be posted after the event. Stroke prevention and treatment is a Read More…
October 19th, 2018 Part of: Policy Controversies.
CONFLICTS OVER SCIENCE AND POLICY AT THE EPA: Where Are We Headed? Presented jointly with PRI’s The World & WGBH Watch on YouTube Brief Video Highlight Friday, October 19, 2018, Noon-1pm ET What is the status of evidence-based environmental policy in the U.S? Sweeping policy shifts, regulatory rollbacks, and decisions such as the withdrawal from Read More…
March 21st, 2018 Part of: Policy Controversies.
HEALTH IN THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY: Improving Care and Confronting Discrimination Presented jointly with NPR Wednesday, March 21, 2018 ForumHSPH.org Watch on YouTube More than half of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Americans report that they have experienced violence, threats or harassment because of their sexuality or gender identity. Nearly one in five LGBTQ people Read More…
October 18th, 2016 Part of: Policy Controversies.
Brief Video Highlight CHILD CARE AND HEALTH IN AMERICA: Today’s Challenges for Tomorrow’s Children Presented in Collaboration with The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and NPR Watch on YouTube Quality child care can help children develop lasting social, emotional, and learning skills and can promote healthy eating and play. But high-quality care, whether it comes from a nanny, Read More…
July 11th, 2016 Part of: Policy Controversies.
Brief Video Highlight HEALTH IN THE AMERICAN WORKPLACE: Are We Doing Enough? Presented in Collaboration with The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and NPR Watch on YouTube For good or for bad, jobs impact employees’ health. From stress levels, to eating habits, to worries about workplace violence and toxic exposures, people confront a variety of challenges on the Read More…
March 3rd, 2015 Part of: Policy Controversies.
This Forum event, held in connection with a new poll by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and NPR, will investigate factors that affect health from the perspective of experts and the U.S. public, as well as examine public perceptions of what impacts health and what actions can be taken to improve health.
