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Harold Pollack is the Helen Ross Professor at the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice at the University of Chicago. His research interests focus on public health, substance use recovery, and social determinants of health. He has authored numerous publications exploring the intersection of substance use and social justice, particularly in relation to opioid use disorder, and has investigated the conditions under which recovery support systems can effectively function in marginalized communities. Pollack's work has emphasized the importance of community-based interventions and the integration of social support with medical treatment to address the complexities of health disparities. His contributions to the field elucidate critical challenges in identifying effective implementation strategies for public health policy aimed at vulnerable populations. Pollack continues to engage in academic discourse through invited commentaries and research articles that analyze contemporary issues in health care policy, particularly in the realm of children with special health care needs and the impact of stigma on recovery from substance use disorders. He is an esteemed member of the academic community, known for his thoughtful analysis and evidence-based approach to public health.
Department of Philosophy