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SPH Snapshot: April 22-26, 2019.

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  • On Tuesday, the Maternal & Child Health Center of Excellence partnered with the Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health for a discussion on how to break the school-to-prison pipeline. Photo credit: Nilagia McCoy.

  • Trish Elliott, clinical assistant professor of community health sciences, pictured far right, moderated the panel discussion which explored ways to improve youth health and education. Photo credit: Nilagia McCoy.

  • SPH is participating in YW Boston's Stand Against Racism Campaign for the month of April to raise awareness about the negative impact of institutional racism.

  • The Department of Community Health Sciences, Career and Practicum Office, and Students of Color for Public Health hosted a CAPDIE Social Justice Series event Wednesday, on how to address conversations with employers about equity and belonging in the workplace.

  • An SPH student parks her bike in the chilly weather that brought off-and-on rain showers this week.

  • At least the spring showers brought April flowers to campus.

  • On Thursday, the Activist Lab collaborated with the City of Boston and other partners for the city's first-ever Needle Take-Back Day, during which participating community health centers served as safe disposal sites.

  • City Councilor Annissa Essabi-George, center, organized the event as part of her ongoing efforts to promote proper sharps disposal.

  • Students enjoy a night out at sea during the 24th annual SPH Odyssey Harbor Cruise on Friday evening.

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Scenes from the week on campus, from Needle Take-Back Day to a Boston Harbor cruise.

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