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

Upcoming Events

Topics

Video

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
Video
Video

The Future of Public Health in the United States

Upcoming

Apr 29, 2026

5:30 – 6:30 p.m. ET

Public Health Conversations
Video
Video
the-future-of-public-health-in-boston

The Future of Public Health in Boston

Past

Feb 25, 2026

1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET

Public Health Conversations
Video

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

Featured image for post: A Candid Conversation About Climate Change

A Candid Conversation About Climate Change

Mallika Chimpiri

Mar 31, 2026

Gregory Wellenius, professor of environmental health at BU School of Public Health, on today’s pressing climate hazards and who they affect.

Public Health Post
Featured image for post: PHP Welcomes 11th Cohort of Student Fellows

PHP Welcomes 11th Cohort of Student Fellows

Mar 27, 2026

We welcomed four new fellows to our team this year: Priyanka Athalye, Kylee Cochran, Rylie Lillibridge, and Farah Nimeri.

Public Health Post
Featured image for post: Living Longer, Sicker: Why Healthspan Must Catch Up to Lifespan

Living Longer, Sicker: Why Healthspan Must Catch Up to Lifespan

Mar 24, 2026

The widening gap between healthspan and lifespan reflects a clear paradox: we have extended life without consistently improving its quality.

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

Upcoming

Apr 29, 2026

Public Health Conversations
Video

Annual Shine Lecture: The Stop Shackling Project: Making an Impact for Patients’ Rights

Past

Mar 26, 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.