CISWH Names Core Directors to Expand Research and Programming in Key Areas
September 19, 2019 Dean Jorge Delva has named three inaugural core directors to guide the Center’s strategy and expand its impact on research, global health, and social work leadership.... More
BU School of Social Work Alum Advocates for Environmental Justice in Her Hometown
September 18, 2019 When her neighbors' basements began to flood with sewage—a serious threat to health—Ada Avila (SSW’19) began to ask questions and advocate for solutions. ... More
Symposium, 9/20: Acculturation, Trauma, and Mental Health Services for Hispanic and Latino Communities
September 04, 2019 Friday, September 20, 2019 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Boston College, Corcoran Commons Heights Room Campanella Way, Chestnut Hill, MA Experts in the mental health field will share their experiences...... More
Boston University Researchers to Study Role of Racism, Trauma, and Family Stress in Asian American Women’s Health
September 04, 2019 Child trauma and discrimination have been shown to adversely impact metabolic health in other populations. ... More
Christina Lee, PhD, Brings Expertise in Intervention Science, Addiction Psychology, and Health Disparities Research to BUSSW
August 29, 2019 Christina Lee, PhD, a licensed psychologist, has been appointed associate professor and will be the inaugural director of the Research Cluster at CISWH.... More
Webinar, 9/12: Integrating Community Health Workers into HIV Care
August 27, 2019 Best practices for implementing a CHW program in HIV care, including infrastructure, hiring, training, job retention, supervision, and more.... More
Family Separation Plans Help Prepare Immigrant Patients for the Unthinkable
August 15, 2019 Resources and considerations for healthcare providers addressing the fear and trauma of family separation.... More
Tips for Integrating Navigators into Health Care Systems
August 14, 2019 A new brief from the Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health (CISWH)'s HIV, Housing & Employment Project provides guidance on how to integrate navigators into health care organizations...... More