NYU Langone’s Department of Population Health hosts the Health And… conference series, which is aimed at translating research into action to improve urban population health and advance health equity. At this annual event, we bring together leading investigators, policymakers, practitioners, and community leaders who work at the intersection of health and its many determinants. Throughout the day, we highlight the latest findings, identify frontline innovations, develop pressing questions to investigate, and define promising policies and partnerships.

First launched in 2016, the conference has explored a different theme each year.

Health And… Social Media: Preventing Harm and Promoting Health

The Department of Population Health will host its 9th Annual Health And… conference on Monday, May 5, 2025, from 9:00–2:30 ET in New York City. We will also livestream the event.

Leading researchers and practitioners will explore the complex relationship between digital platforms and well-being. This interdisciplinary conference will examine the health risks posed by social media and discuss strategies for mitigation. Experts will also highlight how social media can be leveraged to improve health at both the individual and population levels through interventions that address social connectedness, the dissemination of health information, and community engagement.

Register and learn more about this year's conference.
View the conference booklet for information about the conference and its speakers.

Climate Action

The 2024 Health And… convening, Health, Healthcare And… Climate Action, was held on Monday, May 6, 2024, in NYU Langone's Murphy Auditorium. It brought together a diverse group of stakeholders to explore cutting-edge approaches to addressing the interface of climate change, healthcare, and health. Participants examined strategies to mitigate the footprint of healthcare systems, innovative policies to reduce the health impact of climate change in numerous communities, and other creative, scalable solutions being implemented around the globe.