The Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forums Pandemic Update: Vaccines, Children, Equity and More Presented jointly with NPR Friday, November 12, 2021 Watch on YouTube A panel of experts provided a timely update on COVID-19 vaccines for children, as well as other pressing issues impacting the course of the pandemic: What do we need Read More…
The Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forums The Global Pandemic Crisis: Variants, Surges, and Vaccines Presented jointly with The World from PRX & GBH Watch on YouTube The global coronavirus pandemic picture is mixed. While vaccination rates increase and death rates drop in some countries, others are struggling with deadly surges and vaccine shortages. Read More…
The Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forums The COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout: What’s Ahead? Presented jointly by The Forum at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and NPR Friday, January 22, 2021 Watch on YouTube As the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines unfolds in the United States, numerous questions around distribution, supply, hesitancy and Read More…
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 Watch on YouTube As 2020 approaches its end, the world awaits a COVID-19 vaccine to help prevent further spread of Read More…
The Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forums The Vaping Debate and Health: Evidence and Unknowns Presented jointly with Reuters Friday, February 14, 2020 Watch on YouTube Brief Video Highlight Increasingly popular, vaping is hotly debated in healthcare and policymaking. On the one hand, advocates for e-cigarettes argue that they are a safer alternative to Read More…
The Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forums Drug-Resistant Infections: Confronting an Escalating Crisis Presented jointly with NBC News Digital Watch on YouTube Brief Video Highlight Friday, October 11, 2019 Antibiotics are a pillar of modern medicine. They have saved millions of lives. But as the use of antibiotics has increased, so has the proliferation Read More…
The Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forums The Measles Outbreak: Why Vaccines Matter Presented jointly with PRI’s The World & WGBH Watch on YouTube Brief Video Highlight Thursday, September 12, 2019 The U.S. officially eliminated measles nearly 20 years ago. Yet, this year, more than 1,100 cases have been reported, despite being preventable by Read More…
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…
THE DR. LAWRENCE H. AND ROBERTA COHN FORUMS DEATHS FROM PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH: Why Are More U.S. Mothers Dying and What Can Be Done? Presented jointly with PRI’s The World & WGBH Watch on YouTube Brief Video Highlight March 4, 2019 Maternal mortality dropped by almost half over the last 25 years around the world. Read More…
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…
