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Linda P. Fried, MD, MPH, is the Dean of Columbia University’s Mailman School for Public Health. With specialties in epidemiology and geriatric medicine, Dr. Fried has built programs to strengthen the public health focus on pandemic preparedness, the health effects of climate change, mental health at the community level, and increasing the health spans for longer lives. A member of the U.S. National Academy of Medicine, she received the 2022 Kober Medal of the Association of American Physicians and was named to City and State’s Health Power List of individuals leading New York through the coronavirus crisis.

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Linda P. Fried, MD, MPH

11mos ago
Health & Mindset

2024 brought a new twist to the loneliness epidemic: partisan politics

Nearly half of Americans report a sense of loneliness, according to the surgeon general. This season, a new factor is exacerbating feelings of isolation: the political divide.

3years ago
Health & Mindset

I’m a longevity expert. Here’s why I tell my students to read the obits.

The dean of Columbia’s School for Public Health shares how women can fight ageism and bias by creating “self-prescriptions” for prevention and goal-setting at every decade.

3years ago
Health & Mindset

Here’s what’s behind your holiday blues – and how to cope with loneliness this winter.

Dr. Linda Fried, dean of the Columbia School of Public Health, shares strategies to combat feelings of sadness and isolation, especially for women.

3years ago
Health & Mindset

Frailty is not about old age. What women need to know to prevent it.

Dr. Linda Fried, dean of Columbia’s School for Public Health and a pioneer in geriatric medicine, debunks misconceptions about frailty and explains how women can stay healthy.

3years ago
Health & Mindset

Is there a gender gap when it comes to loneliness? This public health expert thinks so.

Dr. Linda Fried, Dean of Columbia’s School for Public Health, warns that increased isolation puts older women at greater risk for this debilitating condition. She shares a roadmap to fight it.