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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Fueling the Route to Public Health

Abby Varker

Aug 30, 2024

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Access Denied: Houselessness and WaSH

Dani Weissert

Aug 26, 2024

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The Resilience of Cities: Where We Work, Live, and Play

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Nov 2, 2022

10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET

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

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This Headline Will Make You Angry… And That’s the Point

Bernadette Carter-Salmond

Dec 3, 2025

In today’s attention economy, anger may outperform curiosity, but chasing outrage comes with a steep price tag.

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Most Rural Hospitals in the U.S. No Longer Deliver Babies

Rowena Lindsay

Dec 1, 2025

In 2010, 57% of rural hospitals offered obstetric services. By 2022, over half of rural hospitals no longer had labor and delivery care.

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Why is Federal Health Data Disappearing?

Mallika Chimpiri

Nov 18, 2025

Executive orders have endangered public health data, with nearly 13% of the CDC’s online datasets disappearing after January 21, 2025.

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

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Public Health and New Media: Modes of Persuasion

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Nov 12, 2025

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AI, Public Health, and Ethics (Bicknell Lecture)

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Oct 14, 2025

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Vaccine Hesitancy: Past, Present, and Future

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Oct 8, 2025

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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.