The Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award, first presented in 1992, recognizes a distinguished leader who makes significant contributions to health education and health promotion through program development or delivery, policy, advocacy or research.

Presentation to committee: Why health?  What we need to think about when we think about health

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Presentation to the Delta Omega, Epsilon Pi Chapter for the Michigan State University's Online Master of Public Health Program. 

National leaders in public health will gather for a panel discussion moderated by WashU School of Public Health Dean Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH. They will discuss the erosion of public health infrastructure funding and related support, and the consequences for preparedness, workforce stability, and the health of the population.

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In this presentation Sandro Galea will discuss the philosophical foundations of health, why we value health, and the implications that has for our actions on health as a society. He will also focus on how public discourse and actions on contested social and political issues can contribute to public health or undermine it.

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Dean Galea will present to the APHA Student Assembly.

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This session will bring together members of the academic public health community and leaders from the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement for a thoughtful, good-faith conversation about today’s most pressing public health challenges. The discussion will be moderated by a host of the popular podcast Why Should I Trust You?, which regularly examines topics such as vaccines, trust in science, and corporate influence on public health.

By creating space for diverse viewpoints, this session will provide attendees with a clearer understanding of the perspectives within the MAHA movement, while demonstrating how difficult conversations about public health can be conducted in a constructive and respectful manner, not necessarily to reach consensus, but to deepen understanding.

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Migration—whether voluntary or forced—shapes the health and wellbeing of communities around the world. Immigration, while distinct from migration, is a related concept that have significant public health implications. This session will describe the history of migration and immigration and health, and explore contemporary issues around migration and immigration domestically and globally. It will also discuss how schools and programs of public health can lead in addressing the complex health challenges and opportunities arising from migration and immigration, as well as how migration impacts academic public health as a field.

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LSU School of Public Health to Host Dr. Sandro Galea for Dr. John A. Rock Visiting Scholar Lecture

New Orleans, LA — The LSU Health New Orleans School of Public Health will welcome renowned public health leader Dr. Sandro Galea as part of the Dr. John A. Rock Visiting Scholar Series.

Dr. Galea will present a lecture titled “Why Health? Refocusing What We Do At An Inflection Point For Health” on Monday, March 9 at 12:30 p.m. in the Lion’s Eye Center Building 130 (LEC 130), with a virtual attendance option available via Zoom.
Dr. Galea is a physician, epidemiologist, and author who currently serves as the Margaret C. Ryan Dean of the School of Public Health at Washington University in St. Louis. Over the course of his distinguished career, he has held major leadership roles at the Boston University School of Public Health, the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, the University of Michigan School of Public Health, and the New York Academy of Medicine.

An internationally recognized scholar, Dr. Galea has published more than 750 scientific articles, 50 book chapters, and 13 books. His work spans critical areas including population health, trauma, mental health, and health equity, with a particular focus on how social, economic, and environmental forces shape health outcomes. His research and insights have been widely featured in national and international media, helping to advance public understanding of the structural drivers of health.

The Dr. John A. Rock Visiting Scholar Series brings leading voices in public health to LSU Health New Orleans, fostering dialogue on pressing health challenges and innovative solutions.

This event is open to students, faculty, staff, and the broader community. Attendees may join in person or via Zoom at: https://lsuhsc.zoom.us/j/93958087247
For more information, please contact phdeansoffice@lsuhsc.edu

A week of presentations and workshops around all things data, presented by Bernard Becker Medical Library, Washington University Libraries, Office of the Provost, Digital Intelligence & Innovation (DI2) Accelerator and the Institute for Informatics, Data Science & Biostatistics (I2DB).

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Over the past year, our communities have experienced several changes in public health policy, from cuts to Medicaid and the federal public health workforce to the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. These policy shifts have significant and nuanced impacts in communities across the country, many of which are still unfolding. The future of our collective wellbeing requires an interdisciplinary approach to public health to address some of the most pressing challenges of our lifetime and propose bold solutions for the betterment of all. We need creative engineers, social workers, lawyers, economists, and – of course – medical and public health professionals to come together and rethink health. WashU’s new School of Public Health is doing just that! 

Join us for Civic Café where we’ll hear from the School of Public Health’s Inaugural Dean Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH. Over dinner, we’ll learn about his civic journey, how WashU’s newest school is addressing the issues of our times, the role of public health in a well-functioning democracy, and why it matters to us all. 

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The course examines the foundations of public health using an equity and social justice approach

emphasizing the interconnectedness of population and individual health. Throughout the semester,

we expose students to various public health professionals working on inter-professional teams to

explore careers in public health.

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18th European Public health Conference 2025

Investing for sustainable health and well-being

Main conference 12-14 November 2025

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2025 Vaccine Symposium hosted by the Center for Vaccines and Immunity to Microbial Pathogens (CVIMP) at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis on 11/12/25.

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Discover how WashU researchers and their global partners are tackling some of the world’s biggest public health challenges and driving groundbreaking discoveries, cures and treatments to improve human health. 

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Dr. Bloomberg's lecture has a focus on primary care topics including addressing mental health, social determinants of health, health disparities, health equity and racial equity. 

How do we lead boldly in an era of complexity and polarization? This panel brings together trailblazers who are rewriting the rules of public health leadership. From equity to communications, workforce to cross-sector partnerships, these changemakers are breaking the mold—and making an impact. 

Featuring sharp insights from the first year of the new federal administration, the conversation will tackle big questions, share hard-earned lessons, and deliver real-world strategies you can put into action. Whether you're a rising star or a seasoned public health pro, you’ll walk away with fresh energy, new ideas, and a renewed sense of purpose. 

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The Science for Health Systems Conference is a global forum to share new research on the measurement and improvement of health system performance.

This closing plenary panel addresses the central question of how to put health systems on the policy agenda, bringing together diverse perspectives to examine the levers of influence, the role of evidence and advocacy, and the strategies researchers and policymakers can use to advance transformative change that meets today’s urgent health needs.

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The Science for Health Systems Conference is a global forum to share new research on the measurement and improvement of health system performance. This inaugural conference will bring together researchers, policymakers, and implementers from multiple disciplines and regions of the world to share health system research methods and findings to maximize health impact. We especially welcome research that is comparative, large-scale, and focused on health system reform and redesign.

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More information about the conference can be found here

The Homer G. Phillips Public Health Lecture Series was established in 1996 in honor of the former faculty, physicians, and nurses of the Homer G. Phillips Hospital, which was a premier public hospital and training program for physicians of color until its closing in 1979.  The lecture series has helped bridge a longstanding divide between the Washington University Medical Center and the St. Louis community.

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This annual lecture began in 2021 to inspire, interrogate, and explore the intersection of the ideas of healthcare and public health, and to spur actions that move these ideas forward together. This lectureship was created by donations to honor the career of Dr. Russell Harris, an internationally renowned expert in prevention who, with others, helped educate a generation of MD-MPH students.  Dr. Harris wanted the lecture to honor all faculty and students who have walked back and forth across Columbia Street over the years to bridge the worlds of healthcare and public health.

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What are we trying to achieve in our academic work? How do we achieve as much as we can, maximizing productivity?  We shall discuss these questions in a brief framing presentation followed by an engaged Q+A session.

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Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) Day is an annual opportunity for the myriad of D&I-related groups, centers and individuals to get together to discuss critical areas in the field of implementation science and how we can collaborate strategically within a growing field.  Agenda is in development with a debate, panel, and breakout discussions in the works.  

The SAMRC was established in 1969 and is dedicated to improving the health of people in South Africa, through research, innovation, development, and technology transfer. The scope of research includes laboratory investigations, clinical research, and public health studies.

We conduct research on South Africa’s quadruple burden of disease: maternal, newborn and child health, HIV/AIDS and TB, non-communicable diseases, and interpersonal violence. Our work is to acquire evidence-based information to inform health policy and practice and improve the quality and health status of people in South Africa.

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