PHX Perspectives

PHX values the unique perspectives of those working across the expansive realm of population health. As part of the “exchange” portion of our ethos, we have created this space to share the stories and viewpoints of both our colleagues at BUSPH and our peers in all sectors striving to advance health for everyone.

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Teach Online at SPH

PHX Perspectives | March 7th, 2019

The Office of Lifelong Learning has multiple opportunities for faculty to develop online courses in both the degree and professional and continuing education space. BUSPH faculty are invited to a short, informative workshop on online education on May 1st, 2019 (location TBD). This will also allow an opportunity to meet with the faculty already engaged in online learning opportunities.

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PHX Perspectives | February 2nd, 2019

Celebrating Two Years of PHX

Two full years of brainstorming, collaborating, creating and delivering public health resources to users around the globe – and, we are just getting started.
PHX Perspectives | December 6th, 2018

Global Climate Change Convention Decisions Will Have Local Impacts

The 24th Conference of the Parties (COP) of the United Nations framework convention on climate change kicked off in Katowice Poland this week. This comes on the heels of a new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) showing that drastic emission reductions will need to begin over the next decade in order to achieve the target of 1.5 °C additional warming.
PHX Perspectives | September 26th, 2018

Urban Hospital Closings Q&A

In preparation for his upcoming webinar, "Why should we care about urban hospital closings?", we asked Dr. Alan Sager about the context surrounding survival, need, and efficiency of hospitals in urban communities.

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Public Health Writing Guide

What makes public health writing tricky is that there are so many genres to master and different audiences to target. Clarity and brevity are critical and you can’t forget about your readers.