Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health

Dean Fried Receives France’s Prestigious Legion of Honor

Ambassador Laurent Bili bestows the Insignia of the Chevalier of the Légion d'Honneur to Dean Linda P. Fried as an attendant holds the Insignia on a red pillow. Photo: Nassereen Mirza

Greater Excess Mortality After Hurricanes More Recently and For Socially Vulnerable

How Extreme Heat, Smoke, and Flooding Threaten Our Health

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Research Collaboration Assesses Mental Health Needs of Afghani Refugees

September 26, 2023

Two Columbia Mailman researchers discuss their Grand Challenges study of the mental health of Afghan refugees in the U.S.

Topic

Global Health
U.S. Health Care Workers Are At Risk For Suicide

September 26, 2023

New research finds U.S. healthcare workers are at risk for suicide

Topic

Mental Health
Elevated Temperatures and Climate Change May Contribute to Rising Drug and Alcohol Disorders

September 26, 2023

New research finds that hospital visits from alcohol- and substance-related disorders are driven by elevated temperatures

Topic

Substance Use
Webinar Examines the Future of Gun Violence Research

September 24, 2023

The webinar discussed the intersection of public health and gun violence prevention.

Topic

Community Health

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