Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health | Community Health

The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is a renowned public health school at Harvard University, located in the Longwood Medical Area of Boston, Massachusetts. Named after Hong Kong entrepreneur Chan Tseng-hsi in 2014, the school has a rich history dating back to 1913 when it was founded as the Harvard–MIT School for Health Officers. With a strong focus on population health, the school has evolved over the years, becoming the Harvard School of Public Health in 1922. Today, it is a leading institution for public health education, research, and practice, with a wide range of academic programs, research centers, and initiatives. The school's mission is to advance public health knowledge and practice, with a commitment to improving the health and well-being of populations around the world. With a faculty of over 400 experts in various fields of public health, the school offers a range of degree programs, including master's and doctoral degrees, as well as certificate programs and online courses. The school is also home to several research centers and initiatives, including the Center for Health Decision Science and the Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies.