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Border Studies Program Gives Opportunity to Learn About Migrant Communities
Photo Courtesy of BU Today Boston University’s Mexico-US Border Studies Program gave students the unique opportunity to work with migrants directly at the Texas/Mexico border in March. Traveling with a number of BU faculty, including CISWH’s Professor Luz López, students from several…
Community Connection in Changing Times: CISWH’s Executive Director reflects on her return to Ecuador
by Eleanor Zambrano, CISWH Executive Director In August 2022, I traveled to Ecuador to visit my family after seven years away. I was overwhelmed with a mix of nerves and anticipation. I was reminded of one of my first experiences in Ecuador in 2002, where I…
Prof. Lombe Shares Reality of Decreased Pandemic-era Benefits and Increased Food Prices
As pandemic-era benefits come to a close, families experiencing food insecurity are increasing at a rapid rate. Prof. Margaret Lombe, associate professor at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) and faculty affiliate at the Center for Innovation in Social Work & Public Health (CISWH), shares her expertise…
Taking Action: Social Work and Civic Health
Eleanor Zambrano, CISWH executive director, presented “Taking Action: Social Work and Civic Health” at the McLean Hospital Annual Golda Edinburg Lecture on March 30, 2023. This annual event honors the late Golda Edinburg, (MSW ’46). She was invaluable in developing the McLean social work department, and was…
CISWH Director Tami Gouveia Calls for More Social Workers in Elected Office
With the 2024 election year quickly approaching, Dr. Tami Gouveia, CISWH director, advocates for increased representation of social workers in elected office. With their ability to effectively collaborate with a diverse range of civic sectors, social workers are well-equipped to navigate the complex world of politics. …
CISWH Director Tami Gouveia on the Vital Role of Social Workers in Health Equity
In a recent interview with Deloitte Health Forward, Dr. Tami Gouveia, CISWH director, emphasized the diverse roles of social workers in addressing health disparities and advocating for health equity. Social workers are not solely clinical providers, but also serve across diverse settings including schools, emergency departments and…
CISWH Experts Share Best Practices for Ensuring Human Dignity in Care for Children with Medical Complexity
Bethlyn Vergo Houlihan , Center for Innovation in Social Work and Health (CISWH) project director, and Meg Comeau, CISWH senior project director, appeared on the latest OPENPediatrics Complex Care Journal Club Podcast where they shared recent findings from a qualitative analysis of focus groups with families of…
CISWH Director Tami Gouveia Shares View on the 2024 Election
Dr. Tami Gouveia, director of the Center for Innovation in Social Work and Health (CISWH) at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) shared her response to the 2024 U.S. presidential election in a recent interview with the Boston Globe. The article asked several Boston-area women how they’ve responded…
CISWH Senior Project Director Meg Comeau Shares Expertise on Proposed Medicaid Cuts
As the United States House and Senate prepare to debate the 2025 budget bill recently passed by House Republicans, cuts to Medicaid spending could total hundreds of billions of dollars. Medicaid, the largest health insurance program in the US, covers more than 70 million people. Meg Comeau, senior…
CISWH Director Tami Gouveia Shares How the Beyond 2025 Action Hub Helps Social Workers Track Shifting Policies
Since the 2025 presidential inauguration, President Trump has signed an overwhelming number of executive orders, many of which follow proposals in Project 2025 and the America First Agenda. Prof. Tami Gouveia, director of the Center for Innovation in Social Work in Health (CISWH) at BU School of Social Work…