Harvard hears from Kathleen Sebelius on future of U.S. health care

Former health and human services secretary Kathleen Sebelius gave the keynote at a Harvard Medical School event marking the 30th anniversary of the Department of Health Care Policy.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Dec. 6, 2018 ~4 min

VITAL researcher JoAnn Manson outlines findings on vitamin D, omega-3

Medical School professor and VITAL lead researcher JoAnn Manson details results from a large probe of vitamin D and omega-3 as possible disease fighters.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Nov. 27, 2018 ~9 min


Harvard applauds Nobel-winning efforts against sexual violence

Denis Mukwege and activist Nadia Murad received the Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to combat sexual violence. Harvard Health Initiative Director Michael VanRooyen applauded the news.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Nov. 15, 2018 ~10 min

Harvard program helps leaders in crises know how to get ‘out of the basement’

The National Preparedness Leadership Initiative, a joint program of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Harvard Kennedy School’s Center for Public Leadership, prepares leaders for disasters that they probably will encounter.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Nov. 14, 2018 ~11 min

Dual benefit in Harvard dental students’ hands-on learning

Harvard dental students’ hands-on learning provides an affordable option for patients who might otherwise skip dental care.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Nov. 13, 2018 ~6 min

A $200M pledge to Harvard to turn medical discoveries into treatments

A pledge for $200 million to Harvard Medical School will support translation of medical research into treatments and cures.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Nov. 8, 2018 ~9 min

Harvard forum examines U.S. health care ahead of midterms

A Harvard Chan School forum discussed the stakes for U.S. health care in the midterm elections, including the prospect of Medicaid expansion.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Nov. 2, 2018 ~4 min

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