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.

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The Future of Public Health: Perspectives from Around the World

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May 20, 2026

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The Future of Public Health in the United States

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The Future of Public Health in Boston

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

Featured image for post: Vitals from Home: The Potential of Remote Patient Monitoring

Vitals from Home: The Potential of Remote Patient Monitoring

Farah Nimeri

May 6, 2026

Remote patient monitoring devices allow for more convenient, cost-effective care, benefiting both patients and providers.

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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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Featured image for post: Late Diagnoses, Later Births: The PCOS Pattern

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.

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

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The Future of Public Health: Perspectives from Around the World

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May 20, 2026

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The Future of Public Health in the United States

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Apr 29, 2026

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In Conversation with Thea James

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Apr 14, 2026

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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.