The Public Health Conversation portfolio creates opportunities to engage in discussion, learning, and commentary on issues of consequence in public health. Developed for thought leaders, practitioners, researchers, media, students, and the public, these resources aim to advance our collective knowledge.
Nov 18, 2026
1:00 – 2:30 pm ET
Dani Weissert
Nov 5, 2026
The lack of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WaSH) resources available in public places an undue burden on people experiencing houselessness. (From 2024)
Rylie Lillibridge
Nov 3, 2026
Proximity to a park is correlated with a 5% increase in the number of students meeting or exceeding standards for academic assessments.
Sean Hagan
Oct 28, 2026
Research shows a 16% increase in deer-vehicle collisions the week after daylight saving time ends in the fall.
PHP Resources for preparing the next generation and expanding public health educational opportunities
Priyanka Athalye
May 5, 2026
For many patients, PrEP is not covered by their insurance, forcing them to pay high costs or forgo the medication altogether.
Kylee Cochran
May 4, 2026
Women with PCOS were more than twice as likely to experience infertility and undergo IVF treatments than women without PCOS.
Rylie Lillibridge
May 1, 2026
Older adults are more likely to be exposed to health misinformation online, often following one misleading claim after another.
TPH Resources for preparing the next generation and expanding public health educational opportunities
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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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