Dr. Homer Venters, former head of Correctional Health Services in New York City, will speak at Harvard Law School on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. As the head of health care for 9,000 inmates at Rikers Island, he witnessed first hand the poor health conditions that led to disease and death for incarcerated peoples. In his […]
Description In recent years, some cities have tried to impose soda taxes and other new policies to reduce the obesity epidemic in the US—particularly among children—and its critical impact on society and the health care system. How effective are these policies? What is blocking their uptake? What alternatives should we consider? A light lunch will […]
Can direct cash payments address poverty-associated disparities in health outcomes, unmet food and nutrition needs, and strengthen a sense of community autonomy and well-being? Join the Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation for a multidisciplinary panel discussion exploring direct cash assistance programs and their potential to address individual and systemic health and food issues. […]
