Public Health News Feed/health/public-health/news/Recent posts from Public Health Newsen-usSat, 12 Jul 2025 22:11:49 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)Survey suggests school phone bans may have important but limited effectshttps://theconversation.com/we-surveyed-1-500-florida-kids-about-cellphones-and-their-mental-health-what-we-羞羞视频ed-suggests-school-phone-bans-may-have-important-but-limited-effects-256970Dr. Chighaf Bakour co-authored a study of 1,500 羞羞视频 middle schoolers, revealing that how kids use their phones may matter more than whether schools ban them.External ArticleFri, 11 Jul 2025 11:23:50 Survey suggests school phone bans may have important but limited effectsDr. Chighaf Bakour co-authored a study of 1,500 羞羞视频 middle schoolers, revealing that how kids use their phones may matter more than whether schools ban them.kids and cell phoneshttps://theconversation.com/we-surveyed-1-500-florida-kids-about-cellphones-and-their-mental-health-what-we-羞羞视频ed-suggests-school-phone-bans-may-have-important-but-limited-effects-256970Epidemiology,In the Media,Research and InnovationChighaf BakourCOPH professor brings data expertise to TGH鈥檚 inaugural Analytics Academy/health/public-health/news/2025/coph-professor-brings-data-expertise-to-tgh-inaugural-analytics-academy.aspxDr. Troy Quast brought real-world insights to Tampa General Hospital鈥檚 new Analytics Academy, a six-week program designed to help managers apply data tools to improve health care delivery. His session focused on statistics, predictive analytics and productivity measures.Caitlin KeoughFri, 11 Jul 2025 10:26:33 COPH professor brings data expertise to TGH鈥檚 inaugural Analytics AcademyDr. Troy Quast brought real-world insights to Tampa General Hospital鈥檚 new Analytics Academy, a six-week program designed to help managers apply data tools to improve health care delivery. His session focused on statistics, predictive analytics and productivity measures.bald man/health/public-health/news/2025/coph-professor-brings-data-expertise-to-tgh-inaugural-analytics-academy.aspxCollege News,Health Policy and Systems ManagementTampa General Hospital,Troy QuastUSF researcher stresses enhanced approach to behavioral health in community colleges/health/public-health/news/2025/ockert.aspxCollege is supposed to be an exciting time for focusing on a career, but many students spend their days of 羞羞视频ing in despair.KURT LOFTThu, 10 Jul 2025 15:16:55 USF researcher stresses enhanced approach to behavioral health in community collegesCollege is supposed to be an exciting time for focusing on a career, but many students spend their days of 羞羞视频ing in despair.a headshot of a woman/health/public-health/news/2025/ockert.aspxResearch and Innovation,Student LifeAdvanced Practice LeadershipUSF professor argues case against physician-assisted suicide/health/public-health/news/2025/drabiak-suicide.aspxEach year in the United States, nearly 50,000 people take their own lives by suicide 鈥� more than the total deaths from motor vehicle accidents, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These suicides often are tragic and violent. Others, however, happen in cooperation with medical professionals and are considered by many to be a peaceful and dignified end of life.KURT LOFTThu, 10 Jul 2025 14:53:02 USF professor argues case against physician-assisted suicideEach year in the United States, nearly 50,000 people take their own lives by suicide 鈥� more than the total deaths from motor vehicle accidents, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These suicides often are tragic and violent. Others, however, happen in cooperation with medical professionals and are considered by many to be a peaceful and dignified end of life.University of South 羞羞视频: A Preeminent Research University/health/public-health/news/2025/drabiak-suicide.aspxHealth Policy and Systems Management,Research and Innovation40 hours of service for 40th anniversary/health/public-health/news/2025/40-hours.aspxTo mark the USF College of Public Health鈥檚 (COPH) 40th anniversary, COPHers came together for 鈥�40 Hours for 40 Years of the COPH,鈥� a service initiative driven by alumni and embraced by the entire COPH community.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthThu, 10 Jul 2025 13:07:38 40 hours of service for 40th anniversaryTo mark the USF College of Public Health鈥檚 (COPH) 40th anniversary, COPHers came together for 鈥�40 Hours for 40 Years of the COPH,鈥� a service initiative driven by alumni and embraced by the entire COPH community.University of South 羞羞视频: A Preeminent Research University/health/public-health/news/2025/40-hours.aspxAlumni and DevelopmentUSF professor strives to improve maternal health care through implementation science/health/public-health/news/2025/implementation-science.aspxThe health of a mother and newborn child before and after birth relies on a trusted system of practices rooted in evidence-based science.KURT LOFTThu, 10 Jul 2025 00:14:03 USF professor strives to improve maternal health care through implementation scienceThe health of a mother and newborn child before and after birth relies on a trusted system of practices rooted in evidence-based science.a headshot of a woman/health/public-health/news/2025/implementation-science.aspxCommunity Health Sciences,Research and InnovationCheryl Vamos,Community and Family HealthUSF scholarship winner promotes healthier smiles for 羞羞视频 children/health/public-health/news/2025/dentist.aspxGetting kids to focus on oral hygiene can be like pulling teeth, but one USF graduate student wants communities 鈥� not just parents 鈭� to be more involved in addressing the problem.KURT LOFTFri, 20 Jun 2025 16:02:20 USF scholarship winner promotes healthier smiles for 羞羞视频 childrenGetting kids to focus on oral hygiene can be like pulling teeth, but one USF graduate student wants communities 鈥� not just parents 鈭� to be more involved in addressing the problem.University of South 羞羞视频: A Preeminent Research University/health/public-health/news/2025/dentist.aspxResearch and Innovation,Student LifeFrom public health to patient care: How I landed a job as a medical scribe in a busy cardiology practice/health/public-health/news/2025/from-public-health-to-patient-care.aspxUSF health sciences student Ivan Alexis Martinez Diez-Muro shares how his experiences鈥攆rom volunteering and shadowing to working as a full-time medical scribe鈥攆ueled his passion for cardiology. Inspired by his public health education, he鈥檚 now preparing for medical school with the goal of becoming an interventional cardiologist.Ivan Alexis Martinez Diez-MuroFri, 20 Jun 2025 13:45:29 From public health to patient care: How I landed a job as a medical scribe in a busy cardiology practiceUSF health sciences student Ivan Alexis Martinez Diez-Muro shares how his experiences鈥攆rom volunteering and shadowing to working as a full-time medical scribe鈥攆ueled his passion for cardiology. Inspired by his public health education, he鈥檚 now preparing for medical school with the goal of becoming an interventional cardiologist.man/health/public-health/news/2025/from-public-health-to-patient-care.aspxStudent LifeUSF researchers feed new life into disaster response/health/public-health/news/2025/disaster.aspxFood, water, shelter, electricity. These are basic needs in the wake of a hurricane, tornado or earthquake. But providing any one of them isn鈥檛 always easy.KURT LOFTFri, 20 Jun 2025 13:39:48 USF researchers feed new life into disaster responseFood, water, shelter, electricity. These are basic needs in the wake of a hurricane, tornado or earthquake. But providing any one of them isn鈥檛 always easy.A group of people smiling/health/public-health/news/2025/disaster.aspxResearch and InnovationSten Vermund honored with lifetime achievement award for advancing HIV/AIDS research collaboration/health/public-health/news/2025/dean-vermund-honored-with-lifetime-achievement-award-for-advancing-us-japan-hiv-aids-research-collaboration.aspxThe U.S.-Japan Cooperative Medical Sciences Program has awarded COPH Dean Sten Vermund its 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his two decades of leadership and commitment to global health collaboration.Caitlin KeoughFri, 20 Jun 2025 13:24:52 Sten Vermund honored with lifetime achievement award for advancing HIV/AIDS research collaborationThe U.S.-Japan Cooperative Medical Sciences Program has awarded COPH Dean Sten Vermund its 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his two decades of leadership and commitment to global health collaboration.man/health/public-health/news/2025/dean-vermund-honored-with-lifetime-achievement-award-for-advancing-us-japan-hiv-aids-research-collaboration.aspxAwards and Honors,Sten VermundStill serving: a sailor鈥檚 public health mission/health/public-health/news/2025/wright.aspxFrom Iraq to Okinawa to the USF College of Public Health (COPH), David Wright鈥檚 path to public health has been defined by service, resilience and relationships.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthFri, 20 Jun 2025 13:24:25 Still serving: a sailor鈥檚 public health missionFrom Iraq to Okinawa to the USF College of Public Health (COPH), David Wright鈥檚 path to public health has been defined by service, resilience and relationships.a headshot of a man/health/public-health/news/2025/wright.aspxHealth Policy and Systems Management,Student LifeDavid WrightCOPH honors 655 years of service and bids farewell to two beloved retirees/health/public-health/news/2025/coph-honors-655-years-of-service-and-bids-farewell-to-two-beloved-retirees.aspxThe COPH celebrated more than just years of service at its 2024鈥�2025 Length of Service Awards ceremony, it honored a legacy of dedication, innovation and community impact that spans four decades. The event marked a meaningful moment in the college鈥檚 40th anniversary year, highlighting the people whose contributions have shaped its past and continue to inspire its future.Caitlin KeoughFri, 20 Jun 2025 00:28:40 COPH honors 655 years of service and bids farewell to two beloved retireesThe COPH celebrated more than just years of service at its 2024鈥�2025 Length of Service Awards ceremony, it honored a legacy of dedication, innovation and community impact that spans four decades. The event marked a meaningful moment in the college鈥檚 40th anniversary year, highlighting the people whose contributions have shaped its past and continue to inspire its future.a man and woman/health/public-health/news/2025/coph-honors-655-years-of-service-and-bids-farewell-to-two-beloved-retirees.aspxAwards and HonorsActivist Lab,Jay Wolfson,Kay White,Sten Vermund,Thomas Bernard,donna haiduven,etienne pracht,ray harbinson,sandy millerUSF trio makes impact at public health symposium/health/public-health/news/2025/serc.aspxBeing safe from environmental risk is essential to our society, and three students from USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) want to keep people focused on their personal well-being.KURT LOFTMon, 09 Jun 2025 14:14:18 USF trio makes impact at public health symposiumBeing safe from environmental risk is essential to our society, and three students from USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) want to keep people focused on their personal well-being.a man standing in a orange vest/health/public-health/news/2025/serc.aspxResearch and InnovationHeatlh Safety Environment,Jennifer Marshall,SERC,Social MarketingNot all heroes wear scrubs: Meet the industrial hygienist keeping us safe/health/public-health/news/2025/jason.aspxDr. Jason Garcia鈥檚 journey to a career in public health at USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) didn鈥檛 begin in a lecture hall. It began at his first job as a microbiologist witha Nestl茅 plant, shortly after earning his undergraduate degree in biology from 羞羞视频 Gulf Coast University. His role was to ensure that no chemical, biological or physical hazards contaminated the food supply. As he worked to prevent recalls and outbreaks, which have the potential to become serious public health crises, he realized that his efforts had a name: public health.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthMon, 09 Jun 2025 13:23:40 Not all heroes wear scrubs: Meet the industrial hygienist keeping us safeDr. Jason Garcia鈥檚 journey to a career in public health at USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) didn鈥檛 begin in a lecture hall. It began at his first job as a microbiologist witha Nestl茅 plant, shortly after earning his undergraduate degree in biology from 羞羞视频 Gulf Coast University. His role was to ensure that no chemical, biological or physical hazards contaminated the food supply. As he worked to prevent recalls and outbreaks, which have the potential to become serious public health crises, he realized that his efforts had a name: public health.headshot/health/public-health/news/2025/jason.aspxAlumni and DevelopmentCOPH Alumni Society,Jason Garcia,SERCUSF Health explores the potential for a healthier region/health/public-health/news/2025/panama.aspxResearchers, students and faculty at USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) might be a tightly knit group in Tampa, but their voice is heard internationally.KURT LOFTMon, 09 Jun 2025 11:52:47 USF Health explores the potential for a healthier regionResearchers, students and faculty at USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) might be a tightly knit group in Tampa, but their voice is heard internationally.University of South 羞羞视频: A Preeminent Research University/health/public-health/news/2025/panama.aspxResearch and InnovationArlene Calvo,Global Virus Network,Jesse Casanova,PanamaUSF Sunshine ERC and Activist Lab team up to elevate occupational health education/health/public-health/news/2025/serc-activist-lab.aspxThe USF College of Public Health is strengthening its commitment to workforce well-being through collaboration between its Activist Lab and the Sunshine Education and Research Center. The partnership is helping prepare students to engage with real-world public health challenges while promoting safer, healthier working environments across 羞羞视频 and the nation.Caitlin KeoughMon, 09 Jun 2025 10:29:04 USF Sunshine ERC and Activist Lab team up to elevate occupational health educationThe USF College of Public Health is strengthening its commitment to workforce well-being through collaboration between its Activist Lab and the Sunshine Education and Research Center. The partnership is helping prepare students to engage with real-world public health challenges while promoting safer, healthier working environments across 羞羞视频 and the nation.group of women/health/public-health/news/2025/serc-activist-lab.aspxCollege NewsActivist Lab,Jennifer Marshall,Sunshine ERCMPH student paves the way as first enrollee in COPH鈥檚 community nutrition concentration/health/public-health/news/2025/first-student-community-nutrition.aspxLindsay Thompson didn鈥檛 plan on being the first. But as the inaugural student in the COPH's community nutrition concentration, she鈥檚 found a new passion and a fresh start.Caitlin KeoughMon, 09 Jun 2025 09:47:30 MPH student paves the way as first enrollee in COPH鈥檚 community nutrition concentrationLindsay Thompson didn鈥檛 plan on being the first. But as the inaugural student in the COPH's community nutrition concentration, she鈥檚 found a new passion and a fresh start.woman/health/public-health/news/2025/first-student-community-nutrition.aspxCommunity Health Sciences,Student LifeCOPH lab teaches students the fine points of causal inference/health/public-health/news/2025/ciph.aspxWe all use the phrase cause and effect, but do we really know what it means and how it applies to our daily lives?KURT LOFTMon, 09 Jun 2025 00:52:20 COPH lab teaches students the fine points of causal inferenceWe all use the phrase cause and effect, but do we really know what it means and how it applies to our daily lives?A group of people smiling/health/public-health/news/2025/ciph.aspxResearch and InnovationUSF and Dominican Republic colleges forge educational bond/health/public-health/news/2025/dr.aspxA commitment to building partnerships is part of the USF College of Public Health (COPH) philosophy, and it extends well beyond the campus. A recent grant enables the college to strengthen its connections with the Dominican Republic, fostering collaboration, education and research opportunities.KURT LOFTMon, 09 Jun 2025 00:19:50 USF and Dominican Republic colleges forge educational bondA commitment to building partnerships is part of the USF College of Public Health (COPH) philosophy, and it extends well beyond the campus. A recent grant enables the college to strengthen its connections with the Dominican Republic, fostering collaboration, education and research opportunities.people smiling /health/public-health/news/2025/dr.aspxResearch and InnovationCommunity Health Sciences,Dina Martinez Tyson,Dominican Republic6 things to know about Dr. Sten Vermund, our new College of Public Health deanhttps://usfalumni.org/stay-connected/new-usf-magazine-25/six-things-to-know-about-dr-sten-vermundIn January, Dr. Sten Vermund joined the university as dean of the College of Public Health, as well as Distinguished University Health Professor and senior associate vice president of USF Health. Also the chief medical officer of the Global Virus Network, he brings four decades of infectious disease epidemiology and prevention experience to his new role. Here are six facts to help you get to know Dean Vermund.External ArticleFri, 06 Jun 2025 00:33:30 6 things to know about Dr. Sten Vermund, our new College of Public Health deanIn January, Dr. Sten Vermund joined the university as dean of the College of Public Health, as well as Distinguished University Health Professor and senior associate vice president of USF Health. Also the chief medical officer of the Global Virus Network, he brings four decades of infectious disease epidemiology and prevention experience to his new role. Here are six facts to help you get to know Dean Vermund.man in a laboratoryhttps://usfalumni.org/stay-connected/new-usf-magazine-25/six-things-to-know-about-dr-sten-vermundCollege News,Sten VermundGlobal Virus Network meeting unites Caribbean and Latin America to tackle emerging viral threatshttps://gvn.org/global-virus-network-meeting-unites-caribbean-and-latin-america-to-tackle-emerging-viral-threats/The Global Virus Network convened top virologists, epidemiologists, public health experts and government officials for the 2025 GVN Regional Meeting: Caribbean and Latin America in Kingston, Jamaica held May 1-2, 2025.External ArticleTue, 27 May 2025 09:00:35 Global Virus Network meeting unites Caribbean and Latin America to tackle emerging viral threatsThe Global Virus Network convened top virologists, epidemiologists, public health experts and government officials for the 2025 GVN Regional Meeting: Caribbean and Latin America in Kingston, Jamaica held May 1-2, 2025.group of peoplehttps://gvn.org/global-virus-network-meeting-unites-caribbean-and-latin-america-to-tackle-emerging-viral-threats/College NewsGlobal Virus NetworkHillsborough County's Mosquito Management celebrates 75 years of innovation in partnership with USFhttps://hoodline.com/2025/05/hillsborough-county-s-mosquito-management-celebrates-75-years-of-innovation-in-partnership-with-usf/Hillsborough County's Mosquito Management Services is hitting a major milestone this year, marking 75 years of biting back against disease-spreading bugs. The program, launched way back in 1949, is celebrating its evolution from rudimentary pest control to a sophisticated, science-backed operation, in partnership with USF.External ArticleTue, 27 May 2025 08:53:47 Hillsborough County's Mosquito Management celebrates 75 years of innovation in partnership with USFHillsborough County's Mosquito Management Services is hitting a major milestone this year, marking 75 years of biting back against disease-spreading bugs. The program, launched way back in 1949, is celebrating its evolution from rudimentary pest control to a sophisticated, science-backed operation, in partnership with USF.man looking at mosquitos under microscopehttps://hoodline.com/2025/05/hillsborough-county-s-mosquito-management-celebrates-75-years-of-innovation-in-partnership-with-usf/Community EngagementPublic health teams shine at student conference/health/public-health/news/2025/fpha.aspxThe efforts of three industrious teams from USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) may follow different paths, but they speak as one voice in their message for social change.KURT LOFTFri, 23 May 2025 10:25:53 Public health teams shine at student conferenceThe efforts of three industrious teams from USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) may follow different paths, but they speak as one voice in their message for social change.University of South 羞羞视频: A Preeminent Research University/health/public-health/news/2025/fpha.aspxCommunity Health Sciences,Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences,Research and Innovation,Student LifeLighting up health education scholarships, not cigarettes/health/public-health/news/2025/anamaria.aspxAnamaria Penagos, a second-year master of public health (MPH) student at USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) was recently awarded the prestigious John P. McGovern National Scholarship from Eta Sigma Gamma (ESG), the national health education honorary society.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthFri, 23 May 2025 09:58:24 Lighting up health education scholarships, not cigarettesAnamaria Penagos, a second-year master of public health (MPH) student at USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) was recently awarded the prestigious John P. McGovern National Scholarship from Eta Sigma Gamma (ESG), the national health education honorary society.University of South 羞羞视频: A Preeminent Research University/health/public-health/news/2025/anamaria.aspxAwards and Honors,Community Health SciencesAnamaria Penagos,Eta Sigma GammaTeaching policy, managing practice/health/public-health/news/2025/wagner.aspxBorn in Orange Park and raised in Bradenton, Fla., Paul Wagner always knew he wanted to serve others鈥攈e just didn鈥檛 know what form that would take. It wasn鈥檛 until a course called 鈥淐areers in Public Health鈥� at USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) that everything clicked.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthFri, 23 May 2025 09:39:05 Teaching policy, managing practiceBorn in Orange Park and raised in Bradenton, Fla., Paul Wagner always knew he wanted to serve others鈥攈e just didn鈥檛 know what form that would take. It wasn鈥檛 until a course called 鈥淐areers in Public Health鈥� at USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) that everything clicked.University of South 羞羞视频: A Preeminent Research University/health/public-health/news/2025/wagner.aspxAlumni and Development,Health Policy and Systems ManagementMHAProtect Your Lungs: Proper Respirator Storage Can Save Your Life/health/public-health/news/2025/wwwtp-may-2025.aspxProper respirator storage and maintenance protect against harmful exposure and ensure compliance with OSHA standards. Keep respirators clean, sealed, and inspected to safeguard your health鈥擴SF Safety羞羞视频 can help!Maribel AlvaradoWed, 21 May 2025 15:06:43 Protect Your Lungs: Proper Respirator Storage Can Save Your LifeProper respirator storage and maintenance protect against harmful exposure and ensure compliance with OSHA standards. Keep respirators clean, sealed, and inspected to safeguard your health鈥擴SF Safety羞羞视频 can help!An improperly stored respirator./health/public-health/news/2025/wwwtp-may-2025.aspxUSF Safety羞羞视频Spotting Trouble Before It Starts: A Guide to Workplace Hazard Identification and Control/health/public-health/news/2025/cc-may-2025.aspxLearn how to proactively identify and correct workplace hazards using OSHA鈥檚 updated guidelines and practical in-house inspection strategies. This article offers actionable tips, tools, and a clear path to building a safer work environment.Luis SilvaWed, 21 May 2025 11:40:25 Spotting Trouble Before It Starts: A Guide to Workplace Hazard Identification and ControlLearn how to proactively identify and correct workplace hazards using OSHA鈥檚 updated guidelines and practical in-house inspection strategies. This article offers actionable tips, tools, and a clear path to building a safer work environment.A person in a white hard hat and yellow safety vest stands in an industrial setting, holding up an open hand in a 鈥渟top鈥� gesture. The red lighting and visible machinery emphasize a focus on workplace safety and hazard awareness. The individual鈥檚 face is pixelated to maintain anonymity./health/public-health/news/2025/cc-may-2025.aspxBeyond Falls: Addressing Workplace Hazards in Nursing Homes & Long-Term Care Facilities Title/health/public-health/news/2025/beyond-falls-nursing-care-may-2025.aspxFalls are a major risk in nursing homes, but staff face workplace hazards like bloodborne pathogens and ergonomic injuries. USF Safety羞羞视频 offers expert consultations to help facilities create safer environments for employees and residents.Brian L. Warrick, PhD, CSP, CIHFri, 16 May 2025 10:45:34 Beyond Falls: Addressing Workplace Hazards in Nursing Homes & Long-Term Care Facilities TitleFalls are a major risk in nursing homes, but staff face workplace hazards like bloodborne pathogens and ergonomic injuries. USF Safety羞羞视频 offers expert consultations to help facilities create safer environments for employees and residents.An elderly Asian man falls to the floor as a compassionate nurse rushes to assist him in a nursing home./health/public-health/news/2025/beyond-falls-nursing-care-may-2025.aspxUSF Safety羞羞视频Moss Construction Builds Safer Sites with USF Safety羞羞视频https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2025/05/13/usf-program-boosts-jobsite-safety-and-efficiency.htmlSome 羞羞视频 contractors are gaining a competitive edge by voluntarily bringing in OSHA experts at USF to ensure their projects meet the highest safety standards.External ArticleTue, 13 May 2025 09:01:24 Moss Construction Builds Safer Sites with USF Safety羞羞视频Some 羞羞视频 contractors are gaining a competitive edge by voluntarily bringing in OSHA experts at USF to ensure their projects meet the highest safety standards.The USF Safety羞羞视频 program is geared toward smaller subcontractors.https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2025/05/13/usf-program-boosts-jobsite-safety-and-efficiency.htmlUSF Safety羞羞视频Stole the show: graduates make history in Spring 2025/health/public-health/news/2025/spring25.aspxOn May 9, USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) came together, in person and online, to honor the Spring 2025 graduates with a spirited celebration of achievement, perseverance and purpose.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthMon, 12 May 2025 09:53:39 Stole the show: graduates make history in Spring 2025On May 9, USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) came together, in person and online, to honor the Spring 2025 graduates with a spirited celebration of achievement, perseverance and purpose.University of South 羞羞视频: A Preeminent Research University/health/public-health/news/2025/spring25.aspxStudent LifeUSF-headquartered Global Virus Network issues urgent call on rising threat of H5N1 bird flu/health/news/2025/gvn-issues-urgent-call-on-h5n1.aspxThe Global Virus Network published a comprehensive analysis of the H5N1 bird flu outbreak, calling on world governments to address the threat by enhancing surveillance, implementing biosecurity measures and preparing for potential human-to-human transmission.External ArticleMon, 12 May 2025 09:35:48 USF-headquartered Global Virus Network issues urgent call on rising threat of H5N1 bird fluThe Global Virus Network published a comprehensive analysis of the H5N1 bird flu outbreak, calling on world governments to address the threat by enhancing surveillance, implementing biosecurity measures and preparing for potential human-to-human transmission.person with a chicken/health/news/2025/gvn-issues-urgent-call-on-h5n1.aspxResearch and Innovation,Sten VermundSten VermundCOPH team wins large scientific challenge on human genome research/health/public-health/news/2025/genetics.aspxPathogenicity prediction isn鈥檛 a subject we discuss over our morning coffee, but it could be a topic of greater interest as it affects more and more lives, according to a researcher at USF鈥檚 Genomics Program at the College of Public Health (COPH).KURT LOFTFri, 09 May 2025 17:00:12 COPH team wins large scientific challenge on human genome researchPathogenicity prediction isn鈥檛 a subject we discuss over our morning coffee, but it could be a topic of greater interest as it affects more and more lives, according to a researcher at USF鈥檚 Genomics Program at the College of Public Health (COPH).a scientist/health/public-health/news/2025/genetics.aspxGlobal - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences,Research and InnovationChang Li,USF Genomics,Xiaoming Liu,genomicsA hometown public health hero/health/public-health/news/2025/kirby.aspxHeath Kirby knows exactly where he came from and exactly where he鈥檚 meant to be-- leading community health efforts as a proud alumna of USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH).Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthFri, 09 May 2025 16:37:25 A hometown public health heroHeath Kirby knows exactly where he came from and exactly where he鈥檚 meant to be-- leading community health efforts as a proud alumna of USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH).a headshot of a man/health/public-health/news/2025/kirby.aspxAlumni and Development,Health Policy and Systems ManagementAlumni,Community Hub,Heath Kirby,MPH,Public Health PracticeCOPH students slay at 2025 USF award ceremonies/health/public-health/news/2025/end-of-year-awards-2025.aspxCOPH students and student organizations were recognized at both the USF Health Student Awards Ceremony and the USF Celebration of Leadership Awards鈥攖wo key events held as part of USF Commencement Week.Caitlin KeoughFri, 09 May 2025 16:11:10 COPH students slay at 2025 USF award ceremoniesCOPH students and student organizations were recognized at both the USF Health Student Awards Ceremony and the USF Celebration of Leadership Awards鈥攖wo key events held as part of USF Commencement Week.group of students/health/public-health/news/2025/end-of-year-awards-2025.aspxAwards and Honors,Community Engagement,Community Health SciencesBSPH,DAHR,DrPH,Health Promotion and Behavior,MCHSO,MPH,PhD,Together After CancerIn memory of Dr. Paul Leaverton/health/public-health/news/2025/paul-leaverton.aspxFounding faculty Dr. Paul Emmett Leaverton passed away peacefully with his beloved wife, Su, by his side on April 25, 2025, in Tampa, Fla.Fri, 09 May 2025 15:40:46 In memory of Dr. Paul LeavertonFounding faculty Dr. Paul Emmett Leaverton passed away peacefully with his beloved wife, Su, by his side on April 25, 2025, in Tampa, Fla.old man/health/public-health/news/2025/paul-leaverton.aspxCollege NewsJay Wolfson,Paul LeavertonCOPH hosts statewide convenings to advance children鈥檚 health coverage in 羞羞视频/health/public-health/news/2025/flckf-convenings.aspx羞羞视频 Covering Kids and Families leads two statewide efforts: the Covering 羞羞视频 Navigator Program and Connecting Kids to Coverage. Together, these programs collaborate with state agencies and community stakeholders to provide outreach, education and enrollment assistance for the Federally Facilitated Marketplace, Medicaid and the Children鈥檚 Health Insurance Program.Caitlin KeoughFri, 09 May 2025 15:06:52 COPH hosts statewide convenings to advance children鈥檚 health coverage in 羞羞视频羞羞视频 Covering Kids and Families leads two statewide efforts: the Covering 羞羞视频 Navigator Program and Connecting Kids to Coverage. Together, these programs collaborate with state agencies and community stakeholders to provide outreach, education and enrollment assistance for the Federally Facilitated Marketplace, Medicaid and the Children鈥檚 Health Insurance Program.two people looking at computer/health/public-health/news/2025/flckf-convenings.aspxCommunity EngagementChiles Center,Deanna Wathington,羞羞视频 Covering Kids and Families,Steve Freedman,Vickie DugatElizabeth Dunn: Celebrating leadership, service and impacthttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/celebrating-leadership-service-impact-elizabeth-a-dunn-mph-cph-5uthe/The COPH's Elizabeth Dunn shared the outstanding recognitions received at the Hillsborough County Office of Emergency Management Volunteer Recognition Awards, 2025 Celebration of Leadership Awards, the Salvation Army Community Partners Awards and the USF Health Student Awards鈥攅ach highlighting the transformational work happening across students and community partners.External ArticleFri, 09 May 2025 14:55:07 Elizabeth Dunn: Celebrating leadership, service and impactThe COPH's Elizabeth Dunn shared the outstanding recognitions received at the Hillsborough County Office of Emergency Management Volunteer Recognition Awards, 2025 Celebration of Leadership Awards, the Salvation Army Community Partners Awards and the USF Health Student Awards鈥攅ach highlighting the transformational work happening across students and community partners.group of peoplehttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/celebrating-leadership-service-impact-elizabeth-a-dunn-mph-cph-5uthe/Awards and Honors,Community Engagement,Global - Environmental - Genomic Health SciencesCERT,DAHR,Elizabeth Dunn,Global Disaster Management,Online MPHWith strong mind and body, Alexandra Lopez breaks out of 鈥榗omfort zone鈥� to lead at USF Sarasota-Manateehttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/alexandra-lopez-breaks-out-of-comfort-zone-to-lead-sarasota-manatee.aspxUSF Sarasota-Manatee graduate Alexandra Lopez, a biology major and student government leader, plans to earn a master鈥檚 degree from the USF College of Public Health with a concentration in nutrition and dietetics.External ArticleFri, 09 May 2025 14:42:55 With strong mind and body, Alexandra Lopez breaks out of 鈥榗omfort zone鈥� to lead at USF Sarasota-ManateeUSF Sarasota-Manatee graduate Alexandra Lopez, a biology major and student government leader, plans to earn a master鈥檚 degree from the USF College of Public Health with a concentration in nutrition and dietetics.woman getting an awardhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/alexandra-lopez-breaks-out-of-comfort-zone-to-lead-sarasota-manatee.aspxCommunity Health Sciences,Student LifeAlexandra Lopez,MPH,Nutrition and Dietetics,Online MPHUSF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing to ignite Tampa Bay鈥檚 tech talent/news/2025/usf-bellini-college-to-ignite-tampa-bays-tech-talent.aspxLaunching this fall, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will supply a pipeline of students ready to specialize in critical areas throughout Tampa Bay and beyond. In the USF College of Public Health, AI-powered drones are tracking mosquitoes carrying deadly diseases in real time.External ArticleFri, 09 May 2025 14:37:13 USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing to ignite Tampa Bay鈥檚 tech talentLaunching this fall, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will supply a pipeline of students ready to specialize in critical areas throughout Tampa Bay and beyond. In the USF College of Public Health, AI-powered drones are tracking mosquitoes carrying deadly diseases in real time.city of tampa/news/2025/usf-bellini-college-to-ignite-tampa-bays-tech-talent.aspxCollege NewsHealth Scientist and Former ORISE Fellow Relishes Mentor Rolehttps://orise.orau.gov/cdc/profiles/sara-wolicki.html?utm_content=buffera4e0c%26utm_medium=eo_social%26utm_source=eo_linkedin%26utm_campaign=bufferDirectly out of undergrad, Sara Wolicki worked as an accountant at a Vermont ski resort. She loved working with 羞羞视频s and enjoyed the time with her coworkers, but something was missing. Wolicki found that missing piece in the field of public health - epidemiology and evaluation specifically - and never turned back. She received a Master of Public Health from the University of South 羞羞视频 in 2015, fully transitioning from the business world to a STEM field.External ArticleMon, 28 Apr 2025 14:52:09 Health Scientist and Former ORISE Fellow Relishes Mentor RoleDirectly out of undergrad, Sara Wolicki worked as an accountant at a Vermont ski resort. She loved working with 羞羞视频s and enjoyed the time with her coworkers, but something was missing. Wolicki found that missing piece in the field of public health - epidemiology and evaluation specifically - and never turned back. She received a Master of Public Health from the University of South 羞羞视频 in 2015, fully transitioning from the business world to a STEM field.University of South 羞羞视频: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://orise.orau.gov/cdc/profiles/sara-wolicki.html?utm_content=buffera4e0c%26utm_medium=eo_social%26utm_source=eo_linkedin%26utm_campaign=bufferAlumni and DevelopmentMPHA night to remember: Celebrating 40 years of the COPH/health/public-health/news/2025/ruby-anniversary.aspxThe USF College of Public Health's Ruby Anniversary Celebration was a night to remember, filled with joy, reflection and a shared commitment to public health. Whether you joined us in person or were with us in spirit, we want to share the highlights of this 40th anniversary milestone event with you.鈥�Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:12:12 A night to remember: Celebrating 40 years of the COPHThe USF College of Public Health's Ruby Anniversary Celebration was a night to remember, filled with joy, reflection and a shared commitment to public health. Whether you joined us in person or were with us in spirit, we want to share the highlights of this 40th anniversary milestone event with you.鈥�group of students/health/public-health/news/2025/ruby-anniversary.aspxCollege NewsFive years strong: USF students improving health outcomes and reducing isolation among older adultshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/five-years-strong-usf-students-improving-health-outcomes-and-reducing-isolation-among-older-adults.aspxAt the height of the pandemic, two programs launched to connect people across generations. Five years later, Health Buddies and TelePals have connected hundreds of older adults with USF students, reducing loneliness and increasing access to health information.External ArticleMon, 28 Apr 2025 10:00:55 Five years strong: USF students improving health outcomes and reducing isolation among older adultsAt the height of the pandemic, two programs launched to connect people across generations. Five years later, Health Buddies and TelePals have connected hundreds of older adults with USF students, reducing loneliness and increasing access to health information.group of studentshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/five-years-strong-usf-students-improving-health-outcomes-and-reducing-isolation-among-older-adults.aspxCollege News,Community EngagementCOPH Bulls beyond borders/health/public-health/news/2025/quebec.aspxFor Trenyce Pierre, Cierra Greenfield and Shenica Jerome鈥攖hree USF students in the College of Public Health (COPH)鈥攁 one-week study abroad trip to Quebec, Canada became a defining moment in their academic journeys. It was an immersive experience that expanded their global perspectives and deepened their public health understanding in ways that textbooks simply couldn鈥檛. The three were among a group of students who participated, making the opportunity all the more meaningful.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthMon, 28 Apr 2025 09:49:14 COPH Bulls beyond bordersFor Trenyce Pierre, Cierra Greenfield and Shenica Jerome鈥攖hree USF students in the College of Public Health (COPH)鈥攁 one-week study abroad trip to Quebec, Canada became a defining moment in their academic journeys. It was an immersive experience that expanded their global perspectives and deepened their public health understanding in ways that textbooks simply couldn鈥檛. The three were among a group of students who participated, making the opportunity all the more meaningful.A group of people smiling/health/public-health/news/2025/quebec.aspxStudent LifeInternational Programs,Study AbroadNational spotlight shines on award-winning 羞羞视频 physician/health/public-health/news/2025/steph.aspxA family medical doctor honored by USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) for her philanthropic work has accepted a prominent position in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in Washington, D.C.KURT LOFTMon, 28 Apr 2025 09:00:23 National spotlight shines on award-winning 羞羞视频 physicianA family medical doctor honored by USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) for her philanthropic work has accepted a prominent position in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in Washington, D.C.a headshot of a woman/health/public-health/news/2025/steph.aspxCollege NewsUSF Safety羞羞视频 recognized as Tampa declares occupational safety day/health/public-health/news/2025/occupational-safety-day.aspxTampa Mayor Jane Castor has designated April 28 as Occupational Safety and Health Day, aligning the city with the internationally recognized World Day for Safety and Health at Work. The designation also acknowledges the ongoing efforts of the USF Safety羞羞视频 Consultation Program.Caitlin KeoughMon, 28 Apr 2025 08:45:42 USF Safety羞羞视频 recognized as Tampa declares occupational safety dayTampa Mayor Jane Castor has designated April 28 as Occupational Safety and Health Day, aligning the city with the internationally recognized World Day for Safety and Health at Work. The designation also acknowledges the ongoing efforts of the USF Safety羞羞视频 Consultation Program.health and safety workers/health/public-health/news/2025/occupational-safety-day.aspxAwards and Honors,College News,USF Safety羞羞视频OSHA Training Institute Education CenterClassroom to career: Launching public health futures at COPH/health/public-health/news/2025/miley.aspxFrom her roots on a 羞羞视频 farm to the front lines of global disease elimination at USF鈥檚 College of Public Health, Dr. Kristi Miley has carved a path in public health. With three USF degrees 鈥� a PhD in global communicable diseases, an MSPH in global communicable diseases and a BS in biomedical sciences鈥� Miley has transformed her lifelong connection to animals and the natural world into a career devoted to infectious disease research, medical entomology and public health education.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthMon, 28 Apr 2025 08:26:40 Classroom to career: Launching public health futures at COPHFrom her roots on a 羞羞视频 farm to the front lines of global disease elimination at USF鈥檚 College of Public Health, Dr. Kristi Miley has carved a path in public health. With three USF degrees 鈥� a PhD in global communicable diseases, an MSPH in global communicable diseases and a BS in biomedical sciences鈥� Miley has transformed her lifelong connection to animals and the natural world into a career devoted to infectious disease research, medical entomology and public health education.a woman in a hazmat suit/health/public-health/news/2025/miley.aspxAlumni and Development,Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences,Research and InnovationCenter for Onchocerciasis Diagnostics,Global Communicable Diseases,MSPH,PhDCOPH alumni receives USF's outstanding young alumni awardhttps://www.usfalumni.org/events-awards/outstanding-young-alumni-awardsIntroducing USF's 2025 Award Recipients for the Outstanding Young Alumni award! Stefania Alastre Arcusa, Cell and Molecular Biology 鈥�17 and MSPH 鈥�21External ArticleFri, 11 Apr 2025 11:58:35 COPH alumni receives USF's outstanding young alumni awardIntroducing USF's 2025 Award Recipients for the Outstanding Young Alumni award! Stefania Alastre Arcusa, Cell and Molecular Biology 鈥�17 and MSPH 鈥�21University of South 羞羞视频: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usfalumni.org/events-awards/outstanding-young-alumni-awardsAlumni and Development,Awards and Honors,Community Health SciencesGenetic Counseling,MSPHCOPH and Healthy Start aim to improve the mental health of young people/health/public-health/news/2025/hsc.aspxEvery child deserves a positive start in life, and a team at USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH), along with graduates from the school, want to point young people in right direction.KURT LOFTFri, 11 Apr 2025 11:43:40 COPH and Healthy Start aim to improve the mental health of young peopleEvery child deserves a positive start in life, and a team at USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH), along with graduates from the school, want to point young people in right direction.people smiling with a poster/health/public-health/news/2025/hsc.aspxHealth Policy and Systems Management,Research and InnovationBSPH,Health Services Research,MPH,PhD,Zachary PruittDrs. Joe Bohn and Jason Salemi recognized with COPH Excellence in Teaching Award/health/public-health/news/2025/excellence-in-teaching-2025.aspxDrs. Joe Bohn and Jason Salemi were honored with the prestigious COPH Excellence in Teaching Award by the Public Health Student Association during the college鈥檚 National Public Health Week ceremony. The award recognizes faculty members who have made significant contributions to student development and the quality of education within their department and the college.Caitlin KeoughFri, 11 Apr 2025 10:46:55 Drs. Joe Bohn and Jason Salemi recognized with COPH Excellence in Teaching AwardDrs. Joe Bohn and Jason Salemi were honored with the prestigious COPH Excellence in Teaching Award by the Public Health Student Association during the college鈥檚 National Public Health Week ceremony. The award recognizes faculty members who have made significant contributions to student development and the quality of education within their department and the college.two men/health/public-health/news/2025/excellence-in-teaching-2025.aspxAwards and Honors,Community Health Sciences,EpidemiologyExcellence in Teaching Award,Jason Salemi,Joe Bohn,NPHW,PHSAAmy Artuso receives Outstanding Alumni Award/health/public-health/news/2025/ooa-artuso.aspxUSF College of Public Health (COPH) alumna Amy Artuso is the 2025 recipient of the COPH Outstanding Alumni Award, and was recognized in a ceremony during National Public Health week.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthFri, 11 Apr 2025 10:38:00 Amy Artuso receives Outstanding Alumni AwardUSF College of Public Health (COPH) alumna Amy Artuso is the 2025 recipient of the COPH Outstanding Alumni Award, and was recognized in a ceremony during National Public Health week.a person smiling /health/public-health/news/2025/ooa-artuso.aspxAlumni and Development,Awards and Honors,Community Health SciencesAdvanced Practice Leadership,Amy Artuso,Community and Family Health,DrPH,MPH,Outstanding Alumni Awards