Bisola Ojikutu, Executive Director of Boston Public Health Commission, was recently interviewed by Karen Holmes Ward, host of CityLine on WCVB-TV. See the linked segments below.
- Health of the City of Boston: Ojitkutu discusses new investments in health equity following last year’s stunning Mortality and Life Expectancy report, revealing stark health disparities in Boston’s neighborhoods.
- Maternal and Mental Health and Gun Violence: Ojikutu continues with a discussion of city’s ongoing work to prevent gun violence and how maternal health is being prioritized.
- Heat and COVID-19: Ojikutu shares guidance in the midst of the latest uptick in COVID cases. Frequent heat waves and heat emergencies are impacting the health of the city’s most vulnerable residents, Dr. Ojikutu explains why environmental issues are a public health concern.
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