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The Daily Free Press

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BU hosts symposium on immigrant health care, advocates health equity for all

Yiran Yu April 16, 2021
For World Chagas Day, BU experts spoke at a symposium on the importance of immigrant health care.
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Medicare for All online event discusses challenges in health care system

Sophie Nye March 25, 2021
BU School of Public Health held an event Monday on Medicare for All with author Abdul El-Sayed.
In a press conference Tuesday, Gov. Charlie Baker announced Massachusetts communities will return to Phase Three, Step One of the state’s reopening plan starting Sunday. POOL CAMERA

Baker rolls reopening back to Phase Three, Step One

Allison Pirog December 9, 2020
Eleven Massachusetts hospitals are at 90-percent capacity or more, according to Baker. Hospitals are facing a shortage of critical staff, he added, because many are in quarantine.
Boston University’s School of Social Work hosted a virtual panel on Nov. 17 to discuss health care equity in the United States and the responsibility of the Biden administration to tackle disparities in health care. CONNOR ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Social workers discuss health care inequalities on ‘vulnerable populations’ post-election

Connor Allen November 24, 2020
Boston University’s School of Social Work held a panel discussion Nov. 17 on health care equity in the United States and the steps that should be taken during the next four years.
Wellbeings, a platform aiming to bring women together and promote wellness, hosted a panel on Thursday discussing the use of the term “backed by science” in the wellness field. COURTESY OF WELLBEINGS

BU student founds platform for women to discuss well-being collaboratively

Madeline Humphrey November 3, 2020

A handful of women gathered virtually last week to discuss how they can improve their well-being through natural remedies. Wellbeings, launched in September, provides a collaborative digital space...

In a virtual webinar hosted by Boston University’s School of Public Health, the founder and CEO of Day Health Strategies discussed inequities in health care. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Health care expert says US is in ‘embarrassing situation,’ needs better coverage

Kyla Denisevich October 22, 2020
The United States is one of the only developed countries without universal health care, and expert Rosemarie Day has some solutions for that growing issue.
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