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Latest News
- Register now for our Public Health Law Panel on November 18.
- September 4, 2025: The Center for Public Health Systems has announced our Advisory Board. We look forward to working with this panel of experts.
- August 27, 2025: CPHS faculty member Heather Krasna and colleagues published a new study finding that public health nurses deserve formal recognition as a distinct occupation.
Fall 2025 Events
November 18, 4:00pm, ARB 8th floor auditorium Register now
Public Health Law Panel: The Northeast Public Health Collaborative
State Innovation in a Shifting Federal Landscape
Featuring Massachusets Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein.
States are leading innovation in public health policy amidst a rapidly changing federal environment. Join us for a unique and timely discussion to explore state leadership in the emerging Northeast Public Health Collaborative and examine the role of state health departments in an evolving health system
This event is the first in a series of convenings on Critical Issues in Public Health Law hosted by the Center for Public Health Systems. The Center for Public Health Systems is dedicated to addressing complex challenges within public health through rigorous research, policy development, educational programs, and public engagement. Committed to protecting, preserving, and promoting the health of the population, the Center strives to build political and community support for a robust public health infrastructure. The event will be moderated by Professor Magda Schaler-Haynes.
October 20, 2025
The Securitization of American Public Health
Daniel Sledge, PhD, explored the securitization of American public health andt he transformation of the political foundations of public health over the past twenty-five years in his seminar.