Climate change is sending children to the emergency room. In recent years, the number of emergency department (ED) visits among children with heat-related illnesses are increasing due to higher temperatures.…
This past Earth Day was a memorable milestone for our community at Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) and idea hub. In spirit and commemoration of the day that…
For years, the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) has fostered collaborations with local communities to better understand and address health needs, challenges, and opportunities for innovative solutions. As…
Two Boston School of Public Health researchers—Salma Abdalla (SPH’16) and Dean Sandro Galea—were part of the team that authored “Community Health and Economic Prosperity: Engaging Businesses as Stewards and Stakeholders—A…
In early April, the Boston University School of Public Health hosted a seminar as part of its Strategic Research Directions initiative entitled “Preventing the next pandemic: Will we be prepared?”…
When looking at the recent uptick in heatwaves, wildfires, hurricanes, and other extreme weather events, it’s apparent that climate change represents a clear and present danger. Communities everywhere need to…