The Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forums The E-Cigarette Dilemma: A Public Health Perspective Presented jointly with Reuters 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 among youth in particular has increased 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 March 4, 2019 Maternal mortality dropped by almost half over the last 25 years around the world. However, in startling contrast, deaths related Read More…
The Spread of Hate and Racism: Confronting a Growing Public Crisis Presented jointly with PRI’s The World & WGBH February 13, 2019 In 2017, reports of hate crimes in the United States increased for the third consecutive year, according to the FBI. In addition to physical acts, such actions and other messages of racism, intolerance Read More…
BEING SERIOUSLY ILL IN THE U.S.: Financial and Healthcare Impacts Presented in collaboration with The Commonwealth Fund What is it like to be seriously ill in America today? From heavy financial burdens — despite insurance — to varied hospital experiences, to impacts on caregivers, people with serious illnesses shared their experiences through a recent poll 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…
SELF-DRIVING CARS: Pros and Cons for the Public’s Health Presented jointly with NBC News Digital Friday, May 4, 2018 No longer the stuff of science fiction, driverless cars already are being tested in numerous U.S. markets. These autonomous vehicles may revolutionize the automotive world, potentially reducing human error, reshaping transportation systems and transforming the country’s Read More…
THE DR. LAWRENCE H. AND ROBERTA COHN FORUMS COLLEGE STUDENTS AND MENTAL HEALTH: Confronting an Emerging Crisis Presented jointly with HuffPost Tuesday, April 17, 2018 Mental health issues are alarmingly on the rise among college students, and a serious gap exists in campus services to help them. What can be done to meet this growing Read More…
OPIOIDS AND ADDICTION: A Governors Roundtable on State Approaches to Treatment Presented jointly with Reuters Thursday, April 12, 2018 Noon-1pm ET ForumHSPH.org President Trump recently described a plan to tackle the opioid abuse crisis that includes tougher sentencing on dealers and expanding access to treatment. The President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid 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…
