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From the Harvard Public Health Review

HSPH student Michael Hadley on Idjwi IslandIdjwi Island: Oasis of Change
On Africa's long-forsaken Idjwi island -- located between Rwanda and the DRC -- HSPH students are part of a Harvard team working with the community to build a health care system from the ground up. Read more
 
Chile: Rebuilding Shattered Lives
When an earthquake struck in Chile, Karen Anderson, MPH'99, and the community health group she founded were the first on the scene -- and they're still there. Read more

Research news

David WilliamsCreating a healthy America doesn't end with insurance reform
An article co-authored by HSPH's David Williams calls for a national commitment to health and wellness for all. Read more

Surgical checklists save lives -- and reduce costs, new study finds
"We in medicine are running out of excuses for not taking a basic step like this seriously in every hospital," said HSPH's Atul Gawande. Read more
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Faculty appointment
Allison Aiello is a Yerby visiting associate professor of epidemiology for the fall semester.

Yerby Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
2011 applications are due Nov. 1, 2010

HSPH recruitment events

Prospective Student Information Sessions will be offered on campus on Monday, September 27 from 6:00-8:00 PM and Saturday, October 16 from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM.

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Benefits office expands call center hours
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Free seats for the Harvard homecoming game
Saturday, September 18

Caring for Our Aging Relatives seminar
Part of an ongoing series, this session focuses on finances
September 21, 12:30-1:30 PM, FXB G-11

HUCTW child care fellowship applications now available
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Buying your first home: Tips to assist you with this process
September 30, 12:00-1:30 PM, Kresge 213
Event highlights

Diversity Talks Series
"Health Disparities & Cancer Prevention: Community Based Participatory Research"

Dr. Estevan Flores,
executive director of the Latin American Research & Service Agency, Denver

September 23
12:30-1:30 PM
FXB G-12


"Population, Health and Happiness"

Sissela Bok,
senior visiting fellow, Center for Population and Development Studies, Harvard


September 20
4:30-6:00 PM
9 Bow Street, Cambridge (Pop Center)

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