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Dr. Francesca L. Beaudoin named School of Public Health dean at Brown

May 19, 2026

Currently serving as interim dean, the accomplished physician and scholar will advance academic excellence, expand research and provide strategic direction for the school.

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Study finds payments to Medicare Advantage brokers potentially reached $10 billion annually

May 18, 2026

The analysis by Brown University researchers offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the Medicare Advantage insurance broker market, drawing on data obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request.

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Q&A: Epidemiologist from Brown University’s Pandemic Center on the hantavirus outbreak

May 13, 2026

Epidemiologist Jennifer Nuzzo from the Brown University School of Public Health addresses the public’s concern and the response from U.S. health officials.

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Expanding Medicaid coverage lowered death rates for young adults with kidney failure

May 11, 2026

A study led by Brown University researchers suggests that expanded health insurance coverage may significantly improve survival and care quality in this high-risk population.

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Road infrastructure and traffic affect community members’ mental health, study finds

April 27, 2026

Researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health and the Columbia University School of Public Health found that urban communities isolated by roadways and traffic patterns are associated with more schizophrenia-related hospital visits.

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Research showcase celebrates innovation, ideas from Brown public health students

April 7, 2026

National Public Health Week offered students at the Brown University School of Public Health the opportunity to discuss the impact of their research projects and learn about the work of others.

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Liver screening at health clinics can save lives, according to pilot study in Rhode Island

April 1, 2026

A small study in which patients were screened for liver disease at a community health clinic identified issues with enough time for patients to make changes and reduce risk.

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Unexpected findings on lung cancer CT scans may point to other non-lung cancers, study finds

March 31, 2026

An analysis of lung screening data led by Brown University researchers helps identify which abnormalities detected outside the lungs may warrant follow-up attention and treatment.

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Brown University School of Public Health, Bryant University launch pathway to MPH program

March 27, 2026

A new pathway program will help strengthen the workforce pipeline within Rhode Island’s health care sector, according to leaders.

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White House autism briefing linked to swift shifts in prescribing patterns, study finds

March 5, 2026

A new study showed a significant decrease in acetaminophen use during pregnancy and a surge in leucovorin prescriptions after a September 2025 announcement that included comments by the president and head of the FDA.

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Growth in telemedicine has not improved mental health care access in rural areas, study finds

March 5, 2026

While telemedicine provides convenience for patients who move to areas far from their providers, researchers found it does not substantially improve care access for those in rural or underserved areas.

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Leaders gather for an authentic, lively conversation about health care policy in Rhode Island

February 11, 2026

A summit hosted by Brown University’s School of Public Health brought together policymakers, researchers, health care leaders and community stakeholders to discuss pressing health policy issues facing the state.

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Study finds outdated Medicare rule delays nursing care, wastes hospital resources

February 9, 2026

A new study by Brown University researchers found that Medicare’s “three-day rule” keeps patients in the hospital longer than needed without improving health outcomes or lowering Medicare costs.

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Rhode Islanders report challenges with cost of living, access to affordable housing and nutritious food

February 4, 2026

Results from this year’s R.I. Life Index survey, a partnership between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island and the Brown University School of Public Health, also reflected rising concerns about health care access.

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Trying Dry January? One month without alcohol linked to better sleep, mood and health

January 12, 2026

A review by Brown University researchers of studies about the popular abstinence challenge highlights the benefits of participation for the short and long term.

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Private equity firms acquired more than 500 autism centers in past decade, study shows

January 7, 2026

A new study from researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health highlights a push from private equity investors into autism therapy centers across the nation.

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School of Public Health Dean Dr. Ashish K. Jha to depart Brown

December 4, 2025

After arriving in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jha will leave at the end of December 2025 to dedicate time to an initiative to confront pandemic and biosecurity threats.

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Expanding seasonal immunization access could minimize off-season RSV epidemics

November 26, 2025

Researchers found differences in how respiratory syncytial virus spreads among children in rural versus urban communities and concluded that year-round immunizations would minimize risks of large seasonal outbreaks.

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As ‘California sober’ catches on, study suggests cannabis use reduces short-term alcohol consumption

November 19, 2025

A new study led by researchers at Brown University suggests that while other risks remain, smoking marijuana can temporarily cut down how much people drink.

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More Americans, especially Black adults, are dying before they can access Medicare benefits

November 7, 2025

A study by researchers at Brown University and Harvard University shows that a rising premature death rate means Medicare isn’t helping as many people as intended.

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Brown team to co-lead $12M study to improve well-being of people who use drugs in New England

November 4, 2025

With a focus on Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont, a project funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse will analyze trends in drug use and barriers to care with the goal of strengthening treatment.

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New federal grant enables study of policing strategy that may decrease overdose deaths

October 21, 2025

With an award from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, a team led by Brown University researchers will conduct the first scientific analysis of a policing program in Philadelphia and Baltimore that connect drug users to care.

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Kids are not getting as much sleep as their parents think, study finds

October 2, 2025

Researchers at Brown University found that many Rhode Island kids sleep less than their parents realize, with Latino children logging the least amount of rest.

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Lawmakers can ensure that nonprofit hospitals benefit communities, Brown scholar tells Congress

September 16, 2025

Speaking before the House Committee on Ways and Means, public health researcher Christopher Whaley suggested ways Congress can help ensure tax benefits for hospitals translate into health care benefits for patients.

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Private equity's consolidation of opioid treatment market fails to expand methadone access

September 8, 2025

A study led by Brown University researchers showed that a push from private equity investors into opioid treatment programs concentrates ownership without increasing methadone supply.

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Antimicrobial common in everyday items linked to allergic conditions in children

July 2, 2025

Researchers at Brown University’s School of Public Health found that children exposed to higher levels of triclosan may be more likely to develop eczema and allergy symptoms.

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Translational science showcase highlights RNA’s promise to improve human health

June 17, 2025

At a Brown University symposium hosted by Rhode Island’s federally funded IDeA programs, biomedical scientists shared how they’re turning discoveries into treatments.

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Outbreak tracker from Pandemic Center at Brown informs action, builds awareness on infectious disease

June 5, 2025

The user-friendly weekly report provides valuable information about the spread of infectious diseases like measles, influenza and COVID-19 to physicians, public health leaders and the public.

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New center at Brown to study the intersection of climate, environment and human health

April 28, 2025

During a campus conversation to celebrate the launch of the Center for Climate, Environment and Health, panelists explored the impacts of climate change on human health and the research that will drive life-saving solutions.

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U.S. maternal deaths doubled during COVID-19 pandemic, among other findings in new study

April 28, 2025

Public health researchers untangle two decades of maternal mortality data and find that while early increases were driven by reporting changes, real increases followed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Novel study at Brown shows how late-life health traces back to what happened in the womb

April 16, 2025

The New England Family Study, launched in 1959 and now led by a Brown epidemiologist, spans three generations of participants and unlocks key insights for healthy aging.

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Three-quarters of survey respondents supported an overdose prevention center in their neighborhood

April 10, 2025

An assessment by researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health revealed that before the opening of an OPC in Providence, people living and working in the area were generally supportive.

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Research showcase celebrates the innovation and ideas of Brown public health students

April 8, 2025

National Public Health Week offered students at Brown’s School of Public Health the opportunity to discuss the impact of their research projects and learn about the work of others.

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Even the richest Americans face shorter lifespans than their European counterparts, study finds

April 2, 2025

A study by researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health found that Americans have poorer survival rates than Europeans across all wealth levels and detailed factors driving the disparity.

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Avoidable deaths are on the rise in the U.S., yet falling in many peer nations

March 24, 2025

A study by researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health found that avoidable mortality rose across all U.S. states from 2009 to 2021, while it declined in most other high-income countries.

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Brown’s Hassenfeld Institute leader to chair U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

March 13, 2025

Dr. Michael Silverstein, director of the Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute, will lead a national task force working to improve health nationwide by making recommendations about clinical preventive services.

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Brown experts discuss: What did the world learn from the COVID-19 pandemic?

March 11, 2025

Eight scholars from Brown University looked back at the pandemic with an eye toward how its lessons can help the United States and other nations prepare for the next global health crisis.

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Video: Brown epidemiologist Jennifer Nuzzo on preparing for the next pandemic

January 31, 2025

In a video interview, the director of the Pandemic Center at Brown’s School of Public Health explains why another pandemic is on the horizon — and why that needn’t induce panic.

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More primary care physicians are affiliated with hospitals, leading to increased patient costs

January 28, 2025

A study by researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health analyzed recent consolidation trends for primary care physicians and the resulting impacts on costs to patients.

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Fewer than 1% of U.S. clinical drug trials enroll pregnant participants, study finds

January 17, 2025

An analysis by researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health found that most studies exclude participants who are pregnant, potentially leaving critical safety and efficacy questions unanswered.

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What the surgeon general’s warnings about alcohol mean for individual drinkers and public health

January 14, 2025

In a Q&A, Peter Monti, a professor of alcohol and addiction studies at Brown University and a leading researcher of alcohol and disease exacerbation, shared his perspective on alcohol and cancer.

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For optimal marathon performance, check training plan, gear, nutrition, weather — and air quality?

December 18, 2024

Analyzing 16 years of race results and air pollution levels, a team of researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health found that poor air quality had a negative effect on marathon times.

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Rhode Islanders perceive continued challenges in access to housing, cost of living, food security

December 11, 2024

Results from this year’s R.I. Life Index survey, a partnership between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island and the Brown University School of Public Health, revealed troubling trends about local quality of life.

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Hospital payment caps could save millions of dollars for state employee health plans

December 11, 2024

A study by researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health highlights the potential for significant savings without compromising hospital care.

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What to know about the first overdose prevention center in the U.S., from the researchers studying it

December 10, 2024

With the first state-sanctioned overdose prevention center about to open in Providence, Rhode Island, Brown University epidemiologist Brandon Marshall explained how researchers will measure its impact.

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$13 million grant to Brown to enable research on impact of health policies on people with Alzheimer's

November 19, 2024

Researchers from Brown University’s School of Public Health will lead a federal grant to address urgent health policy gaps for people living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

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Q&A with Dr. Michael Silverstein: How social media can impact child health, and what to do about it

November 13, 2024

Before a conference on social media’s mental health impacts on children and families, the director of the Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute spoke about the importance of grasping the true nature of social media’s grip.

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Using personal care products during and after pregnancy can increase exposure to toxic chemicals

November 11, 2024

An analysis by Brown University researchers found an association between the use of personal care products and concentrations of PFAS in people who were pregnant or lactating.

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News and Events

Finding calm amid chaos: Brown mindfulness expert offers advice for election-related stress

October 23, 2024

Dr. Judson Brewer, director of research and innovation at the Mindfulness Center at the Brown University School of Public Health, shares strategies for staying calm during contentious times.

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What to expect on Election Day, according to Brown's faculty experts

October 21, 2024

Eight Brown University faculty members with a range of scholarly expertise shared their analysis on what the country can expect on Election Day and beyond.

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