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Steep systemic barriers block gay and bisexual men from affirming mental health care - CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy Gay and bisexual men across the U.S. face complex, often discouraging barriers when trying to find affordable, LGBTQ‑affirming mental health care, according to a new study by CUNY SPH researchers. For this qualitative study, doctoral...

Gay and bisexual men in the U.S. face steep systemic barriers to accessing affordable, LGBTQ-affirming mental health care according to a new #CUNYSPH study by alumni Alexa D’Angelo & Rifa Ehsan with Professors Emma Tsui, Naomi Zewde & Christian Grov.
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In Post-Roe America, Abortion Care Is Being Reborn From the Ground Up A British doctor finds fear and legal chaos being transformed into a new, decentralized model of reproductive freedom

In a New Lines Magazine op-ed, #CUNYSPH Harkness Fellow Sabrina Das discusses the evolution of abortion care in a post-Roe America. Das reflects on the harm caused by Roe’s fall—and a collective, ground-up movement reshaping care through solidarity, innovation, & shared knowledge. cunysph.me/49GJOg5

Public Health Under Pressure: Building A Path Forward Public Health Solutions and CUNY SPH invite you to join us for the Public Health Under Pressure inaugural panel.

In a time of rapid change, how can public health move forward? Join leaders from Public Health Solutions, #CUNYSPH, & the NYC government for a timely panel on policy, funding, and strategic decision-making.

📅 Tuesday, Feb 24 | 5:30 PM EST
📍 CUNY SPH Auditorium
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Double threat: HIV and hepatitis B co-infection increases risk of kidney dysfunction - CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy A new 10-year regional study led by CUNY SPH doctoral graduate Thinh Toan Vu reveals that adults living with both HIV and hepatitis B virus across the Asia-Pacific face substantially higher risks of kidney dysfunction...

A new 10-year regional study led by #CUNYSPH alum Thinh Toan Vu finds that people living with both HIV and hepatitis B face significantly higher risks of kidney dysfunction than those with HIV alone.
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In a Times Union op-ed, #CUNYSPH alum & post doctoral fellow Alexa D’Angelo writes that health insurance shouldn’t dictate marriage, jobs, or family decisions—and why the New York Health Act could change that.
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Medicaid psychiatric waivers tied to fewer hospitalizations and incarcerations for people with serious mental illness - CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy Medicaid waivers that relax a long-standing federal funding ban on larger psychiatric hospitals are linked to fewer hospitalizations, emergency visits, and incarcerations among adults with serious mental illness, according to a study led by CUNY...

A new #CUNYSPH study led by Associate Prof. Onur Baser finds that Medicaid psychiatric waivers are linked to fewer hospitalizations, ER visits, and incarcerations for adults with serious mental illness—highlighting the impact of policy on care and outcomes.
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Postdoctoral Fellow Brianna Baker selected for NIH-funded addiction research program - CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy Brianna A. Baker, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow at the CUNY SPH Center for Innovation in Mental Health, has been selected as a 2025 Fellow in the NIH-funded Scientific Training in Addiction Research Techniques (START) program....

🎉 Congratulations to Postdoctoral Fellow Brianna Baker on being selected for the NIH-funded START fellowship, a highly competitive program supporting early-career addiction researchers using the nation’s largest child and brain development studies.
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New research uses meconium to map prenatal metal exposure - CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy Newly published research sheds light on how and where New York’s youngest residents are exposed to environmental metals before they are even born. Two publications by recent CUNY SPH doctoral graduate Fiona Fogarty, Associate Professor...

Research from #CUNYSPH alum Fiona Fogarty, Assoc Prof Brian Pavilonis, & Prof Suzanne McDermott shows that meconium can be a powerful, low-cost way to track prenatal exposure to environmental metals, offering new tools for protecting maternal & child health. cunysph.me/49JH0ie

Deborah Levine appointed to New York State Cannabis Education Advisory Panel - CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy Harlem Health Initiative Community Outreach Program Director Deborah Levine, LCSW, is one of 15 experts selected to serve on New York State’s new Cannabis Education Advisory Panel (CEAP).​ In this role, Levine will draw on...

Deborah Levine, Community Engagement Director at #CUNYSPH and The Harlem Health Initiative, has been appointed to the New York State Cannabis Education Advisory Panel. She’ll help ensure cannabis education is science-based, culturally responsive, and community-centered. cunysph.me/4qSPZ7A

Thousands of nurses go on strike in New York City Nurses were joined by elected leaders, including the city’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, as contract negotiations failed.

Regarding the NYC nurses’ strike, Al Jazeera English quotes Prof Bruce Y Lee: “[the severe flu season] leads to an increase in the number of people who need to be seen in emergency rooms…making this a particularly difficult time to not have all healthcare professionals available.” cunysph.me/3YMVbxX

Due to severe weather conditions, all CUNY colleges and offices will shift to remote learning and work tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026. Essential staff is expected to report to work, please consult with your campus or office.

Due to severe weather conditions, all CUNY colleges and offices will shift to remote learning and work on Monday, January 26, 2026. Essential staff is expected to report to work, please consult with your campus or office.

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We are proud to share the 2025 Annual Report for CUNYSPH—released during a milestone year as we celebrate our 10th anniversary.🎉
Thank you to our students, faculty, staff, alumni, & supporters who make this work possible. Together, we are shaping a healthier, more equitable future.
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New research uses meconium to map prenatal metal exposure - CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy Newly published research sheds light on how and where New York’s youngest residents are exposed to environmental metals before they are even born. Two publications by recent CUNY SPH doctoral graduate...

Newly published research out of @cunysph.bsky.social shares insights about how and where New York’s youngest residents are being exposed to environmental metals before they are even born.

Last chance📢
Join us in supporting global research on Health in All Policies. 🌍

By completing this survey, you can help improve understanding of how these policies affect health outcomes across sectors and communities: cunysph.me/hiap

🗓️Deadline January 31

Failure of rival health bills underscores impasse in US politics Democrats voted down a Republican bill that would have provided limited relief for out-of-pocket healthcare costs.

🏥 An Al Jazeera English report on U.S. health policy quotes #CUNYSPH Professor Bruce Y Lee, who warns that rising uninsured rates will flood emergency rooms, delaying care and worsening long waits for everyone.
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In an op-ed for The Hill, #CUNYSPH Distinguished Scholar Lyndon Haviland warns that another government shutdown could severely weaken the public health response during an already brutal flu season. The consequences could put lives at risk.
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Researchers urge policy action as injectable PrEP remains out of reach for many - CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy In a new brief report, researchers caution against repeating past mistakes in HIV prevention, as high drug prices and insurance coverage issues have slowed uptake of long-acting, bi-monthly injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in recent years....

💊 High costs and insurance barriers are keeping injectable PrEP out of reach. In a new brief report, CUNY SPH doctoral alumna Alexa D’Angelo, Distinguished Prof. Christian Grov, and colleagues urge policy action to avoid repeating past HIV prevention mistakes.
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CUNY SPH, HHI, and NYC PRI stand with NYC Health.
Weakening the childhood vaccine schedule puts lives at risk. Vaccines save lives.
Read Dr. Michelle Morse, NYC Health Commissioner’s statement.

on.nyc.gov/childhoodvaccines

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Dr. Danielle Greene appointed to NYC Gender and Racial Equity Advisory Board - CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy Mayor Eric Adams has appointed Dr. Danielle Greene, CUNY SPH Executive Director of State and Local Public Health Initiatives, to New York City’s new Gender and Racial Equity Advisory Board. The board was created by...

🎉 #CUNYSPH’s Executive Director of State and Local Public Health Initiatives, Dr. Danielle Greene has been appointed to NYC’s Gender and Racial Equity Advisory Board, where she’ll help advise the mayor and City Council on advancing equity in health care and hospital services.
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Raising the Bar in Community Partnerships: Principles of Co-Design and Sustainability <p id="p1">True community-partnered work is centered on mutual respect and collaboration that positions community members to shape public health outcomes. It is about actively engaging communities in the entire research and program planning process, at every level of decision-making, to ensure that their perspectives guide the work and the results. Too often, though, community members are relegated to advisory roles in which they react to predetermined plans or approve pre-written funded projects. Researchers leave when the funding lapses or the project terminates, only to ask for letters...

Strong community partnerships are essential to effective public health. #CUNYSPH’s Danielle Greene, Deborah Levine & Kamrun Nahar share how co-design and sustainability strengthen this work in a new book chapter.
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New Yorkers share lived experiences of segregated health care and demand systemic reform - CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy New Yorkers want a more just, respectful health care system—and they have concrete ideas for how to get there, according to a new study by CUNY SPH researchers. As part of the Health Equity and...

New Yorkers want more just, respectful health care—and they have ideas for getting there. A #CUNYSPH study by doctoral candidate Silpa Srinivasulu, Prof Diana Romero, alumnae Dari Goldman & Samantha Weckesser shares lived experiences of segregated care & calls for systemic reform.
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Op-Ed | 50 CUNY alums lifting NYC – amNewYork Melissa Avilés-Ramos, a City College graduate, is raising student achievement as chancellor of New York City public schools. Helen Arteaga, the CEO of NYC

In amNY, CUNY Chancellor Félix Matos Rodríguez highlights the power of CUNY’s public health impact and praises CUNY SPH alumna Helen Arteaga for her leadership in health care.
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Food environments limit heart-healthy eating - CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy Following a heart-healthy Mediterranean-style diet may be difficult for people of all income levels, not just those in lower-income neighborhoods, according to a new modeling study. The challenges stem from higher prices and limited local...

🌿🍅 A new modeling study from #CUNYSPH’s PHICOR team and USC finds that food environments can limit heart-healthy eating for people across income levels—not just in low-income neighborhoods.
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Rachael Piltch-Loeb - Boston Congress of Public Health Dr. Rachael Piltch-Loeb is an Assistant Professor at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy. She maintains an appointment with the

🎉 #CUNYSPH Assistant Professor Rachael Piltch-Loeb has been named a 2025 Boston Congress of Public Health 40 Under 40 Public Health Catalyst for her work in emergency preparedness and response.
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26 Colleges. One University.

Caring for loved ones can take a toll on mental & physical health. #CUNYSPH Asst. Prof. Rachael Piltch-Loeb shares public health-informed tips from her book “The Millennial Caregiver” to manage stress, support well-being, & foster intergenerational connection with CBS News Boise.
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Happy Holidays from CUNY SPH 💙❄️🩵 Thank you to our incredible #CUNYSPH students, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners whose dedication fuels our public health mission. Wishing you joy, wellness, and a bright year ahead!

In a new op-ed for The Hill, #CUNYSPH Distinguished Scholar Lyndon Haviland argues that slow auto recalls put Americans at risk, and calls on NHTSA to adopt a “safety first” mindset to protect the public.🔗 cunysph.me/4oClSQw

26 Colleges. One University.

What COVID-19 taught us about food insecurity: Featured in The City University of New York's Research in Focus spotlights, #CUNYSPH Prof. Emeritus Nick Freudenberg’s research explores how the pandemic impacted access, nutrition, and affordability.
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Deborah Levine says it takes ‘all of us’ to fight against health disparities Deborah Levine serves as the Community Engagement Director for the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy.

“When we think that the table is full, look around and say, who’s not here being represented?” says Deborah Levine, #CUNYSPH The Harlem Health Initiative Director on addressing health disparities and advancing community-centered public health in Harlem.
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