Join us for the Leah Zallman Center event titled “Power in Listening” on March 15th from 9-11am. This participatory forum will focus on research, strategy, and immigrant health. The event is being held with in-person and virtual participation options. Click…
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Vote “Yes on 4” for National Immigrants Day
Blog Post by | October 28, 2022
By Jessica Santos, PhD, Director of the Leah Zallman Center for Immigrant Health Research
Two years ago, physician and public health researcher Dr. Leah Zallman wrote this beautiful blog sharing her reflections on National Immigrants Day. She reminded us how we are all interconnected and encouraged us to exercise our right and privilege to vote on Election Day.
In the news: Leah Zallman Center featured in Wicked Local – Somerville Journal
News by | February 23, 2022
A story on the Leah Zallman Center for Immigrant Health Research was recently published in Wicked Local – Somerville Journal. The article includes snippets from an interview with Dr. Jessica Santos, director of the Leah Zallman Center, and highlights from the…
Dr. Sarah Kimball co-authors editorial in Addiction on intersection of immigration status and substance use disorder
News by | February 22, 2022
Dr. Sarah Kimball, a member of the Leah Zallman Center Advisory Council, recently co-authored an editorial in Addiction entitled “Immigration status matters: the intersectional risk of immigration vulnerability and substance use disorder.” The editorial highlights how immigration status acts as a barrier…
Remembering Leah Zallman
News by | November 5, 2021
Today marks the one year anniversary of Leah Zallman’s death. Please read our last newsletter as we continue to celebrate her life, and look forward to the future of ICH and the Leah Zallman Center for Immigrant Health Research.
Employee Spotlight Interview: Jessica Santos
Blog Post by | October 19, 2021
How would you describe your role at ICH? My role at ICH is the inaugural Director of the Leah Zallman Center for Immigrant Health Research. I envision this role as multi-faceted, with endless possibility. There is the responsibility to honor…