Language diversity in the U.S. is rarely represented in clinical trials, which rely mostly on English-speaking participants. In a significant step towards enhancing health equity, Profs. Luis Alvarez-Hernandez from Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) and Linda Sprague Martinez from the University of Connecticut received the FDA Health Equity Innovation Award to fund a […]
The need for mental health professionals in Puerto Rico has risen in response to natural disasters and growing inequality. However, Latino providers are migrating from Puerto Rico at higher rates than ever. Retaining mental health providers on the island is an urgent concern, since the widening service gap worsens citizens’ health and economic disparities and […]
Four new research projects are underway at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) thanks to the School’s small grants program, an initiative launched in 2022 by Associate Dean for Research Hyeouk Chris Hahm to provide direct financial support for innovative proposals by BUSSW faculty members. Funding for the 2023-2024 academic year was awarded to […]
The Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center partners with the Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health (CISWH) at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) to present a panel discussion exploring social work leadership at the intersection of substance use treatment and social justice advocacy. Dr. Nabila El-Bassel, director of the […]
