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The Supreme Court Case That May Determine the Future of the Affordable Care Act
The Supreme Court determines the future of the Affordable Care Act. Health policy expert Gerry Anderson discusses this plus coverage of preexisting conditions, Medicaid, and drug pricing.Wed, 11 Nov 2020 20:37:28 GMThttps://www.jhsph.edu/news/stories/2020/supreme-court-case-that-may-determine-the-future-of-the-affordable-care-act.htmlPublic Health Law Experts Discuss the Supreme Court Vacancy and Barrett Nomination
The Supreme Court vacancy left by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and the subsequent nomination of Amy Coney Barrett by President Trump, raise profound public health questions with potential consequences for millions of AmericansTue, 13 Oct 2020 21:32:24 GMThttps://www.jhsph.edu/news/stories/2020/public-health-law-experts-discuss-the-supreme-court-vacancy-and-barrett-nomination.htmlThe Racial Inequities of Kidney Disease
Health disparities in kidney disease contribute to suffering and premature death for Black people.Thu, 03 Sep 2020 19:12:51 GMThttps://www.jhsph.edu/news/stories/2020/the-racial-inequities-of-kidney-diseasee.htmlLeadership on Syphilis Studies – for Better and for Worse
A historical recounting of how Johns Hopkins rose to prominence in the 1930s and 1940s as the foremost center of syphilis research, but also played an advisory role in the Tuskegee Syphilis Study which intentionally deceived African-American men.Tue, 01 Sep 2020 18:51:08 GMThttps://www.jhsph.edu/news/stories/2020/leadership-on-syphilis-studies-for-better-and-for-worse.htmlHow the Bloomberg School Enforced the Color Line in Admissions—And Then Broke It
A historical recount of how leaders at Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health upheld segregation laws before admitting its first African-American student, Reginald G. James (MPH 1946).Mon, 31 Aug 2020 18:24:52 GMThttps://www.jhsph.edu/news/stories/2020/how-the-bloomberg-school-enforced-the-color-line-in-admissions-and-then-broke-it.htmlThe Black Men’s Health Project
A vision to improve the lives of Black menFri, 24 Jul 2020 19:01:05 GMThttps://www.jhsph.edu/news/stories/2020/the-black-mens-health-project.htmlHow Broadcaster Hugh Downs Helped to Change the Course of JHSPH
Hugh Downs, who passed away on July 1, told the story of Al Sommer’s vitamin A work on ABC’s 20/20 in a way that got an entire nation of scientists and generalists to see public health, and the role of nutrition, in a whole new light.Fri, 10 Jul 2020 20:50:18 GMThttps://www.jhsph.edu/news/stories/2020/how-broadcaster-hugh-downs-helped-to-change-the-course-of-jhsph.htmlJuneteenth: Commemorate, Celebrate, and Elevate
A renewed focus on Juneteeth arose after a month of anguish and protests following the homicide of George Floyd by Minneapolis police. But how do we continue to center the attention on antiracism and Black Lives Matter?”Wed, 24 Jun 2020 21:26:14 GMThttps://www.jhsph.edu/news/stories/2020/juneteenth-commemorate-celebrate-elevate.htmlReducing Law Enforcement Violence and Building Trust: Q&A on a Report on Gun Laws in Baltimore
Researchers share the background, findings, and takeaways from a report on the enforcement of gun laws in Baltimore.Wed, 10 Jun 2020 14:47:13 GMThttps://www.jhsph.edu/news/stories/2020/reducing-law-enforcement-violence-and-building-trust-q-and-a-on-a-report-on-gun-laws-in-baltimore.htmlOur Online Master’s Degree Programs Are Still Accepting Applications For Fall
Get a Bloomberg degree from anywhere in the world: Our fully online degree programs are still accepting applications for fall matriculation!Thu, 27 Feb 2020 21:55:28 GMThttps://www.jhsph.edu/news/stories/2020/our-online-masters-degree-programs-are-still-accepting-applications-for-fall.htmlFunding Opportunities for Master’s Students
A guide to funding for master's students at the Bloomberg School.Tue, 18 Feb 2020 21:44:26 GMThttps://www.jhsph.edu/news/stories/2020/funding-opportunities-for-public-health-masters-students.htmlKeeping Drinking Water Safe
In cities across the U.S., water systems are under threat as aging infrastructure is being stressed by climate change.Thu, 30 Jan 2020 17:35:42 GMThttps://www.jhsph.edu/news/stories/2020/protecting-drinking-water-from-aging-infrastructure-and-climate-change.htmlWhat Measles Outbreaks May Mean For You
It’s one of the most contagious diseases in the world. We have a very effective vaccine that protects us—but vaccines only work if they are used. William Moss of the International Vaccine Access Center answers some basic questions.Fri, 10 Jan 2020 15:50:21 GMThttps://www.jhsph.edu/news/stories/2020/what-measles-outbreaks-may-mean-for-you.html