Nilagia McCoy
Nilagia McCoy is a communications manager at the Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health at Boston University. Prior to BU, she worked at the Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and WGBH Boston.
Recent Posts
Seeking Health Justice for Black Americans Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
A panel examined white supremacy culture and how it drives inequities in COVID-19 testing, care, and vaccine access and offered paths for systemic change.
Practical Strategies for Providing Teletherapy to Children
Children’s health experts at the Child Witness to Violence Program share best practices for mental health practitioners.
Palliative Care Dyads Allow for Dying with Dignity
Provider dyads tackle medical and psychosocial needs for patients requiring palliative services in the emergency department.
Children’s Grief, Disruption, and the Needed Social Work Skills
Children need age-appropriate conversations to help them understand emotional events in their lives, whether it’s a death or global crisis.
Preparedness Plans Address the Possibility of Family Separation
A team of experts creates resources for healthcare providers on addressing the fear and trauma of family separation among immigrant families.
Support from Social Work Critical in Substance Use Recovery
Social workers and patient navigators play a key role in providing services, reducing stigma, and breaking down barriers to care for parents with substance use disorder.