The Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forums RACE FOR THE COVID-19 VACCINE: Latest Updates Presented jointly by The Forum at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and NPR Friday, November 20, 2020 As 2020 approaches its end, the world awaits a COVID-19 vaccine to help prevent further spread of the virus that Read More…
The Coronavirus Pandemic: Serious Impacts on Minority Communities in U.S. Cities Presented jointly with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and NPR Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Months into the coronavirus pandemic, we can begin to measure the devastating impact on Americans. From crippling financial blows to deaths and illnesses, Americans are foundering. And no groups have Read More…
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 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 and the wealthiest Read More…
THE HEALTH AND ECONOMIC CONCERNS OF RURAL AMERICANS Presented jointly with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and NPR Brief Video Highlight Noon-1pm ET What do rural Americans say are the biggest problems in their local communities? A new poll finds that drug/opioid abuse and economic concerns are the top challenges. When it comes to drug Read More…
HEALTH IN THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY: Improving Care and Confronting Discrimination Presented jointly with NPR Wednesday, March 21, 2018 ForumHSPH.org 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 has avoided seeking Read More…
DISCRIMINATION IN AMERICA: Native American Experiences Presented in collaboration with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and NPR Brief Video Highlight Tuesday, December 12, 2017 How do Native Americans experience discrimination in daily life? A new poll by NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health illuminates Native Read More…
Brief Video Highlight DISCRIMINATION IN AMERICA: African American Experiences Presented in collaboration with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and NPR Tuesday, October 24, 2017 How do African Americans experience discrimination in daily life? A new poll by NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health illuminates reports Read More…
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 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, a sitter, a Read More…
Over the last two years, we have seen major expansions in health care coverage through both federal and state insurance exchanges, as well as by expanding Medicaid coverage. This Forum examined whether these efforts to extend coverage have improved the health care experiences of low-income Americans and have narrowed the gap in access to high-quality Read More…
[FORUM VIDEO] The current Ebola outbreak is the largest outbreak of the hemorrhagic disease in history, according to the CDC. How did we get here and what’s to be done to help the affected countries and to prevent further spread?
