-
Published on Monday, 30 April 2012 14:55
PART IV: Ethics in Medicine and Public Health
Speakers: Julian D'Achille, MD
Did you see the recent Globe article reporting that 20% of physicians don't report mistakes to patients? Have you ever wondered how ethical that research study you participated in actually was? We'll be covering a range of topics in bioethics from physician honesty, research ethics, the effects of money in health care and public health, and clinical decision making in sometimes difficult and uncomfortable settings.
Friday May 4th, BU Medical School- Room L-11212:30-2:00pmOpen to all BUSPH and BUMS Students
Food will be provided to all in attendance
-
Published on Friday, 20 April 2012 15:20
For many of us, mosquitoes mark the return of summer. For others, they represent a threat to survival.
Malaria was eradicated from the United States in 1949, but this disease continues to be a source of pain and heartache in much of the world. Each year malaria claims 781,000 lives. Tragically, a disproportionate number of children are affected. In sub-Saharan Africa a child dies of malaria every 40 seconds, and the disease is responsible for 20% of deaths in children under 5 throughout the region. Malaria costs sub-Saharan Africa an estimated $12 billion every year as a result of lost economic productivity, foreign investment, tourism and trade.
Sounds hopeless, right? Wrong. In fact, this disease is both treatable AND preventable!
We are five Boston University School of Public Health students working with Accordia Global Health Foundation as part of a class project to raise critical funds for the fight against malaria. Since 2006, Accordia Global Health Foundation has developed and evaluated a comprehensive approach to improving the quality of care for malaria in Africa through effective training programs for healthcare workers. A cost-effectiveness study of this training demonstrates a cost of just $182 per life potentially saved - compared to published estimates of $500-$1,000 per life saved for insecticide-treated nets.
There are five easy ways you can join us in the fight against malaria:
|
* Test your knowledge about malaria by texting ACCORD to 80088 to join our mobile community and take our quiz (Msg & data rates may apply).
* Give today to support Accordia's global health programs. Every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar.
*Stay up to date; like us on Facebook.
*Tell your friends that they've just been bitten too so that they know about the devastating impact of malaria and how they can help the fight.
*Follow the buzz on Twitter.
|
To thank you for your efforts, each action you take gives you a chance to enter Accordia Global Health Foundation's 2012 World Malaria Day Sweepstakes! On April 25th, World Malaria Day, you could win one of several great prizes,including traditional handcrafted African batiks and jewelry, dinners in 5 of Boston's best restaurants, or a weekend getaway to Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort in Palm Harbor, Florida.
After you complete 1 or more of the above steps, fill out the official entry form here. Be sure to indicate which of the 5 steps you completed! Click here for the official drawing rules and more information on the prizes
|
|
Kind Regards,
Nancy Brady, Emilia Cain, Brennan Scott, Shruti Sreepathi & Joy Sylvester
|
|
Test your knowledge about malaria by texting ACCORD to 80088 to join our mobile community and take our quiz (Msg & data rates may apply).
|
Give today to support Accordia's global health programs. Every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar.
|
Tell your friends that they've just been bitten too so that they know about the devastating impact of malaria and how they can help the fight.
|
To thank you for your efforts, each action you take gives you a chance to enter Accordia Global Health Foundation's 2012 World Malaria Day Sweepstakes! On April 25th, World Malaria Day, you could win one of several great prizes,including traditional handcrafted African batiks and jewelry, dinners in 5 of Boston's best restaurants, or a weekend getaway to Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort in Palm Harbor, Florida.
After you complete 1 or more of the above steps, fill out the official entry form here. Be sure to indicate which of the 5 steps you completed! Click here for the official drawing rules and more information on the prizes
|
Kind Regards,
Nancy Brady, Emilia Cain, Brennan Scott, Shruti Sreepathi & Joy Sylvester
|
|
Test your knowledge about malaria by texting ACCORD to 80088 to join our mobile community and take our quiz (Msg & data rates may apply).
|
Give today to support Accordia's global health programs. Every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar.
|
Tell your friends that they've just been bitten too so that they know about the devastating impact of malaria and how they can help the fight.
|
To thank you for your efforts, each action you take gives you a chance to enter Accordia Global Health Foundation's 2012 World Malaria Day Sweepstakes! On April 25th, World Malaria Day, you could win one of several great prizes,including traditional handcrafted African batiks and jewelry, dinners in 5 of Boston's best restaurants, or a weekend getaway to Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort in Palm Harbor, Florida.
After you complete 1 or more of the above steps, fill out the official entry form here. Be sure to indicate which of the 5 steps you completed! Click here for the official drawing rules and more information on the prizes
|
Kind Regards,
Nancy Brady, Emilia Cain, Brennan Scott, Shruti Sreepathi & Joy Sylvester
|
Give today to support Accordia's global health programs. Every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar.
-
Published on Monday, 09 April 2012 16:22
Interested in joining the oldest continual pledge walk in the country? Become a member of the BUSPH Walk for Hunger team! On Sunday May 6th, 2012, members of the team can choose to walk either a 20-mile or 1-mile route winding around some of Boston's most beloved sites. It will be a fun day of meeting new people, socializing with the BUSPH community, enjoying tasty snacks, getting a bit of exercise and helping to raise money for a great initiative! There is no fee to register, but all proceeds raised will help Project Bread fund hunger relief efforts around Massachusetts. Last year, Project Bread was able to provide 65.2 million meals to hungry people in Massachusetts. Please email Gillian Hurwitz
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
if you are interested in joining the BUSPH team or visit
http://www.projectbread.org/ for more information.
-
Published on Wednesday, 18 April 2012 15:38
Join us at Bell in Hand for live musical performances by award-winning singer Sarah Blacker and our own singer/songwriter Michelle Vickery!
Friday, April 27th from 7:00-8:30 at Bell in Hand TavernHear from members of the Providence-based non-profit Edesia about the work they do to treat and prevent childhood malnutrition.
Come out and relax, while enjoying the private party and live musical entertainment!"
-
Published on Monday, 02 April 2012 16:39
BUSPH Student Senate Exec Board is a wonderful opportunity to work in a leadership capacity, along with BUSPH administration and staff, to address issues that are of importance to BUSPH students. As a member of the Exec Board, you will be involved in events that contribute to the school and the community, while having fun at the same time!
Open Positions:
-2 Event Coordinators
-1 Medical Campus Liaison/Secretary
-1 Communications Coordinator
-1 Treasurer
If you are interested in serving on the Exec Board for next year, please email a one paragraph self-nomination to
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
by Friday, April 20.
