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When Floods Turn Toxic

Rowena Lindsay

Mar 12, 2026

When Hurricane Harvey hit in 2017, people of color were more exposed to toxic floodwaters and were left with deeper worries for the future.

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The Unequal Health Legacy of the 2008 Recession

Bernadette Carter-Salmond

Mar 11, 2026

A recent study reveals that economic crises magnify inequalities already deeply embedded in political and financial systems.

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Book Returns, Computers, and Community Health

Aidan Stotz

Mar 9, 2026

Beyond free Wi-Fi and a good book, public libraries offer essential services to patrons that shape the conditions that make health possible.

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PHC, an initiative of Boston University School of Public Health, brings together experts and the public to engage with issues of consequence in public health. Through thought-provoking events and resources, we aim to advance our collective knowledge, and promote the health of populations nationally and globally.

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