November 21, 2008
Former Assistant Surgeon General Suggests Possible Health Agenda for Next President
The next president of the United States will face a myriad of health
care challenges upon taking office in January, said
Rear Admiral Susan Blumenthal, former U.S. Assistant Surgeon General
and the first Deputy Assistant Secretary for Women’s Health. She spoke
about, “A Health Agenda for the Next US President: Challenges and
Opportunities,” in FXB G-13 the day before the presidential election.
Also in this issue
Tips for Surviving Holiday Stress
Thanksgiving marks the start of the holiday season — a time of family gatherings, abundance of food and drink, thoughtful gift-giving ... and stress. With advance preparation, however, there are ways to reduce stress and focus on what’s best about the holidays.
MPH Grad Works to Expand Health Care Access in California and Mexico
You could forgive Raul Ruiz for wanting to take a day off. These days, Ruiz is raising funds for a health clinic in Chiapas, Mexico, writing an essay for a book on Latino immigrant experiences, advising politicians on health care policy, and speaking to American high-school students in California’s Coachella Valley, where he was raised.
The Music of the Night: Student Group Held Packed Concert in Cafeteria
On Friday, November 7, 2008, Sebastian's Café was transformed into a concert hall as musicians from across Harvard and elsewhere gathered to perform in front of 180 audience members.
John B. Little Symposium Carries on Tradition for More than Decade
For the 11th year, experts in radiation and cancer cell biology gathered at HSPH for the annual John B. Little Symposium in Snyder Auditorium. The two-day event took place on October 24 and 25.
Donate to Charity This Holiday Season through Community Gifts Campaign
The annual Community Gifts Through Harvard campaign has launched and will run until November 30. The campuswide initiative seeks donations from faculty, staff, and retirees for Massachusetts Bay charities. This year’s goal is to reach $800,000.
Public Health "Thank You" Day Next Week
This Monday, November 24, Research!America and leading public health organizations will recognize public health professionals in a nationwide "thank you."