The Public Health Conversation

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.

Public Health Conversations

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Grass Is Always Greener

Sean Hagan

Past

May 13, 2026

From increased risk of injury to toxic chemical exposure, the public health consequences of artificial turf fields are too deep to ignore.

Public Health Conversations
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The Future of Public Health: Perspectives from Around the World

Upcoming

May 20, 2026

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET (6:00 – 7:00 p.m. GMT +1:00)

Public Health Conversations
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The Future of Public Health in the United States

Past

Apr 29, 2026

5:30 – 6:30 p.m. ET

Public Health Conversations
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PHP Resources for preparing the next generation and expanding public health educational opportunities

Featured image for post: The Cost of Costly PrEP

The Cost of Costly PrEP

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.

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Late Diagnoses, Later Births: The PCOS Pattern

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.

Public Health Post
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Down the Misinformation Rabbit Hole

Rylie Lillibridge

May 1, 2026

Older adults are more likely to be exposed to health misinformation online, often following one misleading claim after another.

Public Health Post

PHC | Events Resources for preparing the next generation and expanding public health educational opportunities

Video

The Future of Public Health: Perspectives from Around the World

Upcoming

May 20, 2026

Public Health Conversations
Video

The Future of Public Health in the United States

Past

Apr 29, 2026

Public Health Conversations
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In Conversation with Thea James

Past

Apr 14, 2026

Public Health Conversations

About PHC

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.