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My last #ASHEcon2021 plug: I’m discussing super exciting work led by Kiersten Strombotne in the 4:15 session today. They evaluate a massive randomized quality improvement trial in the VA system to direct care to patients at risk of suicide & overdose. Zoom link: ashecon-org.zoom.us/j/82927162983#…

BUSPH has embarked on its largest faculty recruitment effort to date, geared toward candidates with expertise in at least one of the five strategic research areas identified in SPH’s strategy map. Learn more about the search (and about BUSPH!) here ➡️ spr.ly/6012yjUfn

A nice write-up on our optimism bias & vaping work, thanks to @cecilleavila at the Incidental Economist theincidentaleconomist.com/wordpress/opti… John Buckell

Our evaluation of a keto diet + virtual coaching intervention shows meaningful reductions in HbA1c, BMI, Rx costs and outpatient utilization in Veterans with diabetes: doi.org/10.1111/dom.14…

We lost our dear friend and colleague, David, this weekend. He was kind and generous to the core, and we will miss him immensely. Please consider helping his wife and children during this unimaginable time. gofund.me/fbf599ca

Our PhD graduates work in diverse environments! Some have gone into academia, others work in non-profits, government, and industry. #publichealth bu.edu/sph/education/…

Very excited to share🚨NEW RESEARCH🚨 in The Lancet Reg Health-Americas where we looked at excess mortality among veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic Joint w/ Yevgeniy Feyman 🟣 Kiersten Strombotne @sam_auty @KertuTenso 🧵(1/n) PRESS RELEASE: news.vumc.org/2021/11/09/stu… ARTICLE: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Great summary in Axios on new Veterans Health research! Yevgeniy Feyman 🟣 Kiersten Strombotne @sam_auty Kevin Griffith axios.com/verterans-lowe…

We're hiring! Come work with us on Veterans health issues, like access to care, suicide prevention, and workforce dynamics. You'll learn about federal policy and will get to write a ton! Boston University School of Public Health BUSPH HLPM Veterans Health bu.silkroad.com/epostings/inde…

Congratulations, Samantha Burkhart ! Well deserved

Welcome!

In addition to being a terrific researcher and the best partner in life, Kiersten Strombotne today has received an excellence in teaching award for her dedication to student learning from Boston University School of Public Health!

The best students and the best colleagues!

SPH's Kiersten Strombotne and @GarridoMelissa evaluated a Veteran Affairs suicide prevention initiative that sent letters of support to veterans after they contacted the VA’s crisis hotline. Learn more ➡️ spr.ly/6019zLjyb

Finally our study with Stephen D. O'Connell is out! So much has changed for both Lebanese and refugees since 2019 that it feels like a lifetime ago. Many thanks to UNHCR Lebanon for all their data and field support to inform policy. doi.org/10.1016/j.jdev…

An easy to understand map I made of transit/traffic around greater Boston next week You’re welcome

New research led by SPH shows that increasing mental health providers at the Veterans Health Administration likely reduced suicides among veterans who recently returned from active service. Learn more ➡️ spr.ly/6016M9Ebe

link.springer.com/journal/11606/… Another issue of JGIM, another collection of great VA research: Luci Leykum on interdisciplinary team meetings, Kiersten Strombotne on evaluation of VA's STORM tool for high-risk opioid rx, A. Pickering on cascades of low-value pre-op testing.

Congrats, Elsa Pearson Sites !