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Commentary: Death certificate delays hurt New York’s opioid fight
New York has one of the worst records on timely death certificate completions. A public health expert outlines ways to…
Wider access to Narcan helps rural communities fight overdose deaths
The FDA recently made it easier for people to obtain a powerful overdose-reversing medicine. Narcan previously required a prescription, but…
Higher Education: Psychedelic Research Finds a Home in Academia
In a previous issue (32.1), we profiled universities across the United States and Canada that have embraced the promise and…
A Social Worker Focuses on the Youngest Children to Make a Difference in Their Lives
Brenda Jones Harden shares her journey from working in New York City’s child welfare system to becoming a researcher and…
How Immigrants Fuel New York City’s Economy
Cara Eisenpress, senior tech reporter at Crain’s New York, and Neeraj Kaushal, professor of social policy at the Columbia School…
Income Inequality in America Hasn’t Risen in a Decade. It May Not Feel Like It.
The U.S. may have the highest level of income inequality of the G7 nations, but new research suggests that disparity…
Why we shouldn’t tiptoe around who is at highest risk for monkeypox infection
“We don’t want to add stigma to a delicate situation, but then our messaging becomes so broad that nobody knows…
$1M Grant for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Training Program for Social Workers & Nurses at Columbia University & University of Pennsylvania
Two schools at major U.S. universities are developing a collaborative initiative to educate social workers and nurses about psychedelic-assisted therapy…
Making It Happen for Yourself
Earlier this month, Trina Nurse graduated from the School of Social Work as part of the Class of 2022. She…
Roe v. Wade Has Been Overturned: Here Are Five Actions to Take
Roe v. Wade has been overturned. We knew the decision was coming, but that doesn’t take away the pain the…
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This Special Report highlights responses by social work researchers to a tumultuous year shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic and protests against racial injustice.
This Special Report highlights work undertaken by our faculty, students, and staff in the area of racial justice.
This Special Report highlights our faculty and alumni who have played a range of roles in U.S. politics and government.
