Professor Sprague Martinez Co-Edits Special COVID-19 Issue of “Progress in Community Health Partnerships”
In a special issue of Progress in Community Health Partnerships, editors Professor Linda Sprague Martinez, Oklahoma State University Professor Darcy Jones, and Professor Hal Strelnick from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine introduce a collection of articles focused on community partnerships during the COVID-19 pandemic. “COVID-19 has cast a spotlight on the essential need for […]
Professor Judith Scott & Colleagues Share the True Impact of the Pandemic on Black Communities in Policy Report
In a recent social policy report, Professor Judith Scott and other experts from across the country address how historical and structural inequalities amplified COVID’s impact on Black communities, including the specific effects on children and families. The report, “Wearing a Mask Won’t Protect Us from Our History: The Impact of COVID-19 on Black Children and […]
Professor Ha, Scott & Collins Investigate State-Level Variations in Government Spending & Child Maltreatment
In a new article published in the Journal of Social Service Research, co-authors Yoonsook Ha, Judith C. Scott and Mary E. Collins of Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) explore how the U.S.’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program is affecting child maltreatment – and why variations correspond to the concentration of states’ Black […]
The Hill: Professor Sprague Martinez Advocates for Shift Toward Community-Researcher Partnership in Op-Ed
In an op-ed published by The Hill, Professor Linda Sprague Martinez of BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) and colleague Doug Brugge of University of Connecticut’s School of Medicine explain why community-researcher partnerships are critical to restoring the connection between the public and academic research. Excerpted from “To restore trust in science, make it accessible. […]
Professor Linda Sprague Martinez & Colleagues Use Virtual Reality to Teach Medical & Social Work Students About Social Health Determinants
Social Determinants of Health (SDoH), a group of factors that includes housing, income, employment, and education, are often the reason for variations in health outcomes and rates of hospitalization. Although SDoH screening during medical visits has been adopted by many health systems, medical education has continued to focus on the identification and treatment of disease […]
Professor Hyeouk Chris Hahm Appointed Associate Dean for Research
Professor Hyeouk Chris Hahm, an expert researcher and faculty member, has been named associate dean for research at BUSSW, beginning July 1, 2022. Her appointment follows the tenure of Professor Ellen Devoe, who was recently named associate dean of academic affairs. Over her 16 years at BUSSW, Professor Hahm’s research, teaching, and mentorship has had […]
Harvard Medicine News: Health Equity Expert Professor Sprague Martinez Discusses Long COVID
As the medical community continues to learn more about the long-term effects of COVID-19 at the scientific level, it is crucial that social workers have a seat at the table to analyze the virus’s social and health care policy implications. To this end, Professor Linda Sprague Martinez spoke at a Harvard University press conference with […]
Tiny Homes, Large Impacts: Benjamin Levine (MSW’23, MPH’24) Awarded Pardee Center Fellowship
Benjamin Levine (MSW’23, MPH’24) was chosen as one of eight BU graduate students for the Frederick S. Pardee Center 2022 Graduate Summer Fellowship. Students in this 10-week program will explore areas of interest, conduct research, and submit a research paper for consideration in the Pardee Center’s publication series. The program fosters knowledge on interdisciplinary research […]
Professor Augsberger & BUSSW Student Researchers Partner with BUSM and Local Youths to Explore Health Inequities During COVID-19
A research project led by Boston University’s School of Social Work and School of Medicine is bridging the gap between health care institutions and community members by implementing a citywide youth advisory board at Boston Medical Center, BU’s teaching hospital and one of the city’s top health care institutions. The youth advisory board follows a […]
6/3: Professor Lee Shares Her Expertise on Implementation Strategies to Reduce Racial & Mental Health Care Disparities
Professor Christina Lee, who specializes in developing equitable behavioral treatments, will speak at a plenary seminar about the latest dissemination and implementation developments in science research. Her approach focuses on using evidence, theories, and models to build practical mental health solutions. The event is part of the annual meeting of The Society for Prevention Research […]