Health equity is integral to the pursuit of healthier communities. It is the idea that everyone, regardless of their background or circumstance, should have access to opportunities for good health.…
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…
Today, technology is used everywhere within society. From self-checkouts to customer service chatbots, it is unavoidable in this digital era. Furthermore, conversions to more digitized solutions are not slowing, especially…
During Black History Month, it is important to acknowledge and highlight the inequities caused by systemic racism found in the health community and the effects it has had on Black…
Health inequities, through the lens of climate change, stem from disparities across the board. Learn more about how factors such as zip code, living conditions, and behaviors influence vulnerability to…