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Bold Plan for the School
At a time of both great public health challenges and scientific advances, the School has launched an ambitious Strategic Plan to guide its direction during the next decade. It will build on its legacy of excellent science and community commitment to strengthen its core and meet emerging needs. Read more.
News Briefs 
Glaciers: Going, Going, Gone
Mount Adams' glaciers have shrunk by nearly half since 1904. Richard Fenske (DEOHS) and Richard Hoskins (Epi) have been involved with the Climate Impacts Group quoted in the article.
Watching Kids' Diets
In view of the increase in childhood obesity worldwide, parents should monitor what their children are eating. “It’s easy for children to overeat energy-dense foods” such as chocolate bars, warns Professor Adam Drewnowski (Epi). Fresh fruit would make a better snack, he said.
Dementia & Hospitalization
Would proactive outpatient care prevent hospitalization for some people with dementia? Among a group age 65 years or older, incident dementia was significantly associated with increased risk of hospitalization, including for other diseases such as bacterial pneumonia and urinary tract infection. Elizabeth Phelan (HServ) is a coauthor.
The SPH Strategic Plan presented by Dean Frumkin, January 12, 2012
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