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Bess Marcus

@BessHMarcus

Helper, Healer, and Public Health Advocate

 Providence, RI
brown.edu/academics/public-health/
Joined January 2018
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As I conclude my tenure as @Brown_SPH Dean, I want to sincerely thank our students, staff, faculty, alumni, supporters, and partners near and far for an incredible time of growth and achievement for our School. I could not ask for a better team. (1/3)
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During such a difficult time for society, I am confident that our School will continue to rise to the occasion and fulfill its responsibility to impact critical public health challenges, train future public health leaders, and improve health equity across communities. (2/3)
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I am thrilled to remain part of such a fabulous community as a researcher and educator, and I look forward to building on the momentum we've created together. The School is in terrific hands under the stewardship of interim Dean David Savitz and incoming Dean @ashishkjha. (3/3)
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Today's historic #SCOTUS ruling affirms that the language of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibiting sex discrimination applies to discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. #PrideMonth #PRIDE2020 🌈nytimes.com/2020/06/15/us/ga…
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“This is a time for action. The path to health equity in our country is long and has been paved by leading scholars and practitioners—this scholars program is one more step that we take together toward that goal.” @BessHMarcus @ashishkjha @TougalooCollege brown.edu/news/2020-06-15/sc…
For underrepresented scholars, fellowship will fund Brown MPH to train new generation of leaders

For underrepresented scholars, fellowship will fund Brown MPH to train new generation of leaders

A new Health Equity Scholars fellowship program from Brown’s School of Public Health and Tougaloo College is aimed at expanding diversity among public health leaders and addressing racism as a public...

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June 8th: Decoding COVID: Health Disparities & COVID-19 @BrownMedicine presents #healthdisparities experts Prof. Diana Grigsby-Toussaint & @BrownHspp Assoc. Prof. Amal Trivedi #COVID19 @amal_trivedi @Brown_SPH @BrownGero bit.ly/2YaWs1R #HSR bit.ly/3eZRRX4
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Anti-black racism is not new, but the struggle to overcome racism is also not new. At this time for action @Brown_SPH and @TougalooCollege announce the launch of the Health Equity Scholars program which aims to expand voices in public health. Learn more! brown.edu/academics/public-h…
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June 8th 2020 we will be launching our COVID19 testing site in partnership with South Side Cultural Center! providenceri.gov/city-provid…

City of Providence Announces Launch of Open Door Health Test Site - City of Providence

New CVS Health Drive-Thru Test Sites Open in Frontline Communities June 4, 2020 Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, Governor Gina M. Raimondo, Open Door Health and Southside Cultural Center of Rhode […]

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Join @SACNASatBrown, @gsocnstem, and @ostem_at_brown for our upcoming DiversiTeas discussion with Prof. Diana Grigsby-Toussaint, Prof. Jeffery Proulx, Prof. Laura López-Sanders about disenfranchisement and marginalization in medicine and biomedical sciences.
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Thrilled to remove "Interim" from her title and announce today that Professor Tidey has officially been appointed @Brown_SPH Associate Dean for Research! She has shown extraordinary leadership throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more here: bit.ly/2XSSYB7
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Delighted to announce that Jennifer Tidey of @BrownCAAS has been appointed as the @HealthyBrown Interim Associate Dean for Research effective January 1. Please join me in congratulating Professor Tidey and welcoming her to her new role! bit.ly/379dkd5
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Join us in our commitment to addressing disparities among communities of color. Read Brown Public Health’s full statement brown.edu/academics/public-h…
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Congratulations to the @Brown_SPH class of 2020! Normally our students would gather today with family, friends, faculty & staff to celebrate their accomplishments. While we can't be together in person, we are connected in spirit on this exciting day. (1/2) youtube.com/watch?v=_AUhGcSU…
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I am extremely proud of our graduates, who are ready to apply their public health knowledge when it is needed more than ever. Please join in watching today's Virtual Degree Conferral Ceremonies (bit.ly/2WOOYCg) & use #BrownSPH2020 to share how you are celebrating. (2/2)
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Congratulations to all of the School of Public Health's 2020 graduates! We're looking forward to your degree ceremonies on Sunday and wishing you the very best! #BrownSPH2020 #CongratsBrown2020 🎓 🎉mailchi.mp/brown/2020graduat…
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My sincere congratulations to all 2020 graduates from ASPPH-member schools and programs of public health! I know that you will bring change, hope, and dedication to the field of #publichealth. "Now is your time to shine and be heard," @Surgeon_General. bit.ly/36kDDNC
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Provost Richard M. Locke and the academic department chairs and center and institute directors send big congrats to all the #BrownU graduates! #Brown2020
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Congratulations to the winners of the School of Public Health's 2020 Undergraduate Excellence Awards!! 🎓🎉brown.edu/academics/public-h…
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Maintaining mental health is especially important during this crisis. @MindfulBrown is hosting free, daily Community Mindfulness Sessions. Sessions are available in Spanish on Thursdays and Sundays. Learn more: brown.edu/mindfulnesscenter/…
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President Christina H. Paxson knows this year’s #BrownU graduates are going to be fantastic. She is very proud of #Brown2020! Celebrate the Class of 2020 by using #BrownU and #Brown2020!

Congratulations #Brown2020- President Christina H. Paxson

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In @BrownUniversity @BrownGradSchool degree ceremony speech 5/24, @Brown_SPH MPH grad Abdullah Shihipar, opioid researcher & writer, will say, "There’s an immense responsibility and opportunity..for people to use their degrees in a way that helps others” bit.ly/2ToKSi9
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