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Mini-Master of Public Health (MPH) from Boston University School of Public Health
The world’s health needs are changing—evolving day to day, sometimes even hour to hour. It is the role of the public health professional to stay apace with these changes to protect and improve the health of populations. Because of the commitment... More
Facebook Live “Ask Me Anything” with Dean Sandro Galea
This is the most recent "Ask Me Anything" where the Dean of the School of Public Health takes any questions from the public related to COVID-19 pandemic. Stay tuned at the BUSPH Facebook page to get announcements about future events. STARTS:... More
COVID-19: The Health Consequences of the Consequences
Thursday, April 16, 2020 4–5 p.m. Register to receive Zoom login information #CoronavirusSeries This panel will explore the long-trail health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. The experts will examine the social and economic changes that have emerged as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic... More
Local Food Access and Farms in the Spotlight
We are all feeling the changes around food anxiety during this time of COVID-19. Our Community Based Training partners, as well as elected officials, have been sharing food access resources and also promoting farms in their states. NEPHTC is grateful... More
COVID-19: How to Be Safe and Resilient
The Global Resilience Institute at Northeastern University has developed this short lesson to help all households become more resilient. We are not powerless to reduce the impact of COVID 19. If we all learn and improve our practices of managing... More
Free online COVID19 screening services on symptom checker for Massachusetts residents
Charlie Baker, Massachusetts Governor, announced a new partnership between the state and Buoy Health, a Massachusetts-based e-health company that utilizes artificial intelligence to match people with the health services they need. Gov. Charlie Baker speaks during his daily news briefing at the... More
COVID-19 Resource Page
As new information becomes available about the novel coronavirus and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Region I Public Health Training Center recommends these reputable sources for national and state-level updates and professional learning. For international information, please visit the World Health Organization... More
Embracing the Inevitable: Practical Change Management
How can you help individuals discover their own reasons for making a change? About this Webinar One thing for certain, change is inevitable. Reorganization, funding loss or gain, leadership, emerging community issues, policy changes – the list is endless. Like it or... More
Ambulatory Care Settings: 5 Short Trainings in Infection Prevention and Standard Precautions related to COVID-19
The 5 module series is designed for all staff working at primary care clinics and doctor's offices, including both clinical and non-clinical staff. Each online module can be taken separately and takes between 20-35 minutes to complete. TRAIN COURSE ID 1070551... More
Webinar March 26th: Mental Health in a Time of Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic, like other traumatic events, can have a substantial impact on the mental health of populations. This mental health response is shaped both by the disease itself and by its economic and social consequences. It can shape mental... More