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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Global Climate Change Convention Decisions Will Have Local Impacts

PHX Perspectives | December 6th, 2018

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.

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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.
PHX Perspectives | February 28th, 2018

Lifelong Learning

Recent Boston University School of Public Health graduate shares her point of view on what lifelong learning means to her and how SPH supports their alumni with opportunities for personal and professional growth with initiatives like PHX.

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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.