News Archives
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“In the Face of a Global Crisis, All Votes Count in the 2020 Presidential Election”
BUSPH Wellness Coordinator, Ilana Schlesinger gives her viewpoint on the importance of voting in the 2020 presidential election and our environmental, physical, and mental health.
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A Public Health Perspective on Oral Health
Student Anu Sinha shares her viewpoint on the importance of oral health, the disparities that exist in accessing care, and the severe impacts on the health of populations.
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‘Alexa, What Do You Say to a Friend Who Was Diagnosed with Cancer?’
Master of Science student Andrea DeMarsh helped create an Activist Bucks-funded video for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute that provides tips on what to say—and what not to say—to a loved one who was diagnosed with cancer.
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Saint Francis House Volunteer Training
The Activist Lab and Saint Francis House have partnered on a new opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to get involved in our local community.
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When We Invest in Affordable Homes, We Invest in Our Communities
With the Barkley Holiday Party a few days away, a look at the health implications of affordable housing and why we as a school choose to support our neighbors.
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Announcing the 2019 Barkley Holiday Party & Fundraiser
There are many ways to support the Barkley Holiday Party. Learn more about this festive night and let the Activist Lab know how you’d like to get involved.
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“How can anyone say that gun violence isn’t a public health crisis?”
Nicole Poellinger is a first-year MPH candidate studying Epidemiology/Biostatistics. We sat down with Nicole to learn more about her interest
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APHA
SPH Presents, Wins Awards at APHA
SPH faculty, staff, students, and alums presented their research on gun violence, storytelling, and more at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo in Philadelphia Nov. 2-6.
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alumni news
An Immigrant Community Cookbook
Alum Jasmin Choi and student volunteers at the Welcome Project compiled recipes and stories from immigrant communities in To Eat, To Travel, To Share.
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storytelling
Turning Personal Stories into Real-World Action
The Activist Lab partnered with the BCYF-Blackstone Community Center to help teens share their personal experiences in a storytelling showcase.