/health/public-health/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 11:57:56 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/health/public-health/news/2024/navs.aspxThe USF College of Public Health (COPH) understands and can guide people through the maze that is America’s health care system. How? The college has received a major federal grant to educate and enroll Florida citizens for insurance under the Affordable Care Act, through the Health Insurance Marketplace and other qualified health plans such Medicaid and CHIP.Kurt LoftFri, 30 Aug 2024 15:37:09 Major USF award helps Floridians better navigate health careThe USF College of Public Health (COPH) understands and can guide people through the maze that is America’s health care system. How? The college has received a major federal grant to educate and enroll Florida citizens for insurance under the Affordable Care Act, through the Health Insurance Marketplace and other qualified health plans such Medicaid and CHIP.three people talking at a work table/health/public-health/news/2024/navs.aspxAwards & Honors,College News/health/public-health/news/2024/stanley-graven.aspxDr. Stanley Graven, COPH founding faculty member and pioneer in the development of neonatology and the regionalization of neonatal care in the United States, passed away on July 8, 2024, in Dallas, Oregon.By David Brothers, Natalie Preston and obituary from the Dr. Stanley N. Graven Facebook pageThu, 22 Aug 2024 11:51:58 In memoriam of Dr. Stanley GravenDr. Stanley Graven, COPH founding faculty member and pioneer in the development of neonatology and the regionalization of neonatal care in the United States, passed away on July 8, 2024, in Dallas, Oregon.elderly man and woman in forest/health/public-health/news/2024/stanley-graven.aspxCollege NewsCarol Bryant,Charles Mahan,Chiles Center,Gravens Conference,Jay Wolfson,Judy Somers,Martha Coulter,Social Marketing Conference,Stanley Graven/health/news/2024/usf_names_new_public_health_dean.aspxDr. Sten Vermund will join USF in January, bringing decades of infectious disease epidemiology and prevention experience.External ArticleMon, 12 Aug 2024 10:00:00 USF names new dean for the USF Health College of Public HealthDr. Sten Vermund will join USF in January, bringing decades of infectious disease epidemiology and prevention experience.Welcome Dr. Sten Vermund/health/news/2024/usf_names_new_public_health_dean.aspxCollege News/health/public-health/news/2024/skai-retirement.aspxAfter nearly three decades at the COPH, Dr. Skai Schwartz, associate professor, will retire this August. Schwartz, known for her expertise in both classical statistics and epidemiologic methods, has significantly contributed to the field through her research, teaching and mentorship.Caitlin KeoughMon, 12 Aug 2024 09:40:24 The COPH celebrates Dr. Skai Schwartz after 29 years of teachingAfter nearly three decades at the COPH, Dr. Skai Schwartz, associate professor, will retire this August. Schwartz, known for her expertise in both classical statistics and epidemiologic methods, has significantly contributed to the field through her research, teaching and mentorship.large group dressed in formal wear/health/public-health/news/2024/skai-retirement.aspxCollege NewsEpidemiology,Jane Lundh,Jason Salemi,Skai Schwartz/health/public-health/news/2024/earthquake.aspxDr. Amber Mehmood was in Karachi in October 2005 when she heard news of the Combined Military Hospital in Muzaffarabad – or what was left of it. The medical staff was caring for patients in 256 beds when the unthinkable happened.Kurt LoftFri, 09 Aug 2024 16:08:00 COPH expert works to save lives by improving disaster preparedness and recoveryDr. Amber Mehmood was in Karachi in October 2005 when she heard news of the Combined Military Hospital in Muzaffarabad – or what was left of it. The medical staff was caring for patients in 256 beds when the unthinkable happened.speaker on a stage/health/public-health/news/2024/earthquake.aspxCollege NewsAmber Mehmood/health/public-health/news/2024/izurieta.aspxRicardo Izurieta, MD, DrPH. MPH, an internationally known expert on tropical and infectious diseases, is leaving his long-time post as associate professor at the University of South Florida’s College of Public Health (COPH) to become dean of the new School of Health Sciences and Public Health at California State University Los Angeles.Kurt LoftFri, 09 Aug 2024 15:36:21 Prominent USF epidemiologist appointed as dean at top California health sciences universityRicardo Izurieta, MD, DrPH. MPH, an internationally known expert on tropical and infectious diseases, is leaving his long-time post as associate professor at the University of South Florida’s College of Public Health (COPH) to become dean of the new School of Health Sciences and Public Health at California State University Los Angeles.a man's headshot/health/public-health/news/2024/izurieta.aspxCollege NewsRicardo Izurieta/health/public-health/news/2024/ellen-kent.aspxThe COPH's Ellen Kent will retire on Aug. 15 after a 33-year career dedicated to public health education, volunteerism and community service.Caitlin KeoughFri, 09 Aug 2024 14:45:22 Ellen Kent retires after 33 years of service to the COPHThe COPH's Ellen Kent will retire on Aug. 15 after a 33-year career dedicated to public health education, volunteerism and community service.woman holding award/health/public-health/news/2024/ellen-kent.aspxCollege NewsUSF Health Service Corps/health/public-health/news/2024/fpha2024.aspxCOPH faculty, staff, students and alumni from across the state came together for the 2024 Florida Public Health Association Annual Conference on July 30-31.Natalie Preston and Caitlin KeoughFri, 09 Aug 2024 14:05:42 2024 FPHA features a new ‘hood, new leadership and new vibeCOPH faculty, staff, students and alumni from across the state came together for the 2024 Florida Public Health Association Annual Conference on July 30-31.two women smiling/health/public-health/news/2024/fpha2024.aspxAwards & Honors,College NewsAllison Rapp,Deanna Wathington,Elijah Gelongo,FPHA,Jay Wolfson,Marcela Jimenez Ramirez,Natalie Preston,Parnia Roghani/health/public-health/news/2024/salud-latina-paho.aspxThe COPH is collaborating with countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to standardize the competencies for training of public health professionals.Kurt LoftMon, 22 Jul 2024 08:00:36 Salud Latina USF teams up with academic groups to revise public health training competences in Latin America and the CaribbeanThe COPH is collaborating with countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to standardize the competencies for training of public health professionals.group of people standing in front of audience/health/public-health/news/2024/salud-latina-paho.aspxCollege NewsArlene Calvo,Panama,Salud Latina USF,Tricia Penniecookhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/idea-whose-time-come-floridas-first-college-public-health/“USF was chosen as the place for Florida’s College of Public Health,” Dr. Peter Levin wrote in 1984, “because of the broad base of knowledge found in the many colleges of the University and the unique Tampa location.” Three decades of growth and innumerable success stories later, former Fla. Rep. Samuel P. Bell III shed more light on the founding of COPH. Like many created entities of any kind, it all started with one person’s idea and another person’s decision to act on it.External ArticleFri, 05 Jul 2024 10:10:11 An idea whose time had come: Florida’s first college of public health“USF was chosen as the place for Florida’s College of Public Health,” Dr. Peter Levin wrote in 1984, “because of the broad base of knowledge found in the many colleges of the University and the unique Tampa location.” Three decades of growth and innumerable success stories later, former Fla. Rep. Samuel P. Bell III shed more light on the founding of COPH. Like many created entities of any kind, it all started with one person’s idea and another person’s decision to act on it.COPH groundbreaking ceremony for it’s $10-million building, March 1990.https://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/idea-whose-time-come-floridas-first-college-public-health/College News/health/public-health/news/2024/ruby-anniversary.aspxThis July, the COPH is celebrating 40 years of educating public health professionals. Make plans now to participate in events in Tampa, around the nation and online that recognize this historic milestone.Caitlin KeoughFri, 05 Jul 2024 00:12:31 The COPH is celebrating its Ruby AnniversaryThis July, the COPH is celebrating 40 years of educating public health professionals. Make plans now to participate in events in Tampa, around the nation and online that recognize this historic milestone.COPH building/health/public-health/news/2024/ruby-anniversary.aspxCollege News/news/2024/aau-membership-helping-accelerate-usfs-impact.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=Making+Life+Better+-+June+2024+-+donors-alumni%26utm_content=AAU+membership+continues+to+accelerate+USF%e2%80%99s+impactThroughout the last year, USF’s membership in the Association of American Universities has become a springboard to an array of benefits. From the successful recruitment and retention of world-class faculty and students to more corporations and community organizations inquiring and establishing new partnerships with the university – AAU membership is fueling USF’s momentum in significant ways.External ArticleFri, 21 Jun 2024 15:06:55 AAU membership helping accelerate USF’s impactThroughout the last year, USF’s membership in the Association of American Universities has become a springboard to an array of benefits. From the successful recruitment and retention of world-class faculty and students to more corporations and community organizations inquiring and establishing new partnerships with the university – AAU membership is fueling USF’s momentum in significant ways.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/aau-membership-helping-accelerate-usfs-impact.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=Making+Life+Better+-+June+2024+-+donors-alumni%26utm_content=AAU+membership+continues+to+accelerate+USF%e2%80%99s+impactCollege News/health/public-health/news/2024/ask.aspxDr. Rita DeBate is working with partners at Active Minds and SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios to change the conversation around mental health through a digital campaign aimed at teaching college students how to provide emotional support.Caitlin KeoughMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:54:22 A.S.K. program addresses youth mental healthDr. Rita DeBate is working with partners at Active Minds and SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios to change the conversation around mental health through a digital campaign aimed at teaching college students how to provide emotional support.black couple at event/health/public-health/news/2024/ask.aspxCollege NewsMental Health,Rita DeBatehttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/enhancing-infection-control-emergency-responders-year-1-progress-icer-collaborativeThe Infection Control for Emergency Responders (ICER) Collaborative addresses infection prevention and control gaps for emergency medical services and firefighters, enhancing infection control through tailored training, advisory boards and interagency collaboration based on year one findings.External ArticleMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:26:36 Enhancing infection control for emergency responders: Year 1 progress of the ICER CollaborativeThe Infection Control for Emergency Responders (ICER) Collaborative addresses infection prevention and control gaps for emergency medical services and firefighters, enhancing infection control through tailored training, advisory boards and interagency collaboration based on year one findings.EMS and firefighters running to ambulancehttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/enhancing-infection-control-emergency-responders-year-1-progress-icer-collaborativeCollege NewsChristine McGuire-Wolfe,ICER,infection control/health/public-health/news/2024/grad-stories-fall-twenty-four.aspxThe USF College of Public Health (COPH) celebrated the 2024 spring graduates virtually and in person on May 3.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthMon, 13 May 2024 14:26:37 COPH honors 779 graduates both virtually and in personThe USF College of Public Health (COPH) celebrated the 2024 spring graduates virtually and in person on May 3.4 graduates in cap and gown/health/public-health/news/2024/grad-stories-fall-twenty-four.aspxCollege News,Student Life/health/public-health/news/2024/sloan.aspxMiranda Sloan is celebrating her 21st year working at USF in advising and student support services, and has added to her toolkit a certification in appreciative advising to further support students in her charge.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthFri, 10 May 2024 13:47:16 Miranda Sloan adds appreciative advising to her toolkitMiranda Sloan is celebrating her 21st year working at USF in advising and student support services, and has added to her toolkit a certification in appreciative advising to further support students in her charge.a headshot of a woman/health/public-health/news/2024/sloan.aspxAwards & Honors,College NewsMiranda Sloan/news/2024/usf-graduate-programs-ranked-among-the-nations-best-by-us-news-world-report.aspxUSF is home to nearly two dozen graduate programs considered among the best in America, according to new rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report. USF features 23 graduate programs ranked inside the top 100 among all public and private institutions, including 11 ranked in the top 50.External ArticleFri, 19 Apr 2024 09:22:12 Nearly two dozen graduate programs at USF considered among the best in AmericaUSF is home to nearly two dozen graduate programs considered among the best in America, according to new rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report. USF features 23 graduate programs ranked inside the top 100 among all public and private institutions, including 11 ranked in the top 50.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/usf-graduate-programs-ranked-among-the-nations-best-by-us-news-world-report.aspxCollege NewsU.S. News & World Report/health/public-health/news/2024/camls-training.aspxCOPH students played an integral role in a Mass Casualty Incident Training course hosted at the USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation from April 3-4. The immersive training initiative, designed to equip emergency clinicians with essential skills for managing high-volume and high-acuity scenarios, involved undergraduates.Lauren SiegalFri, 19 Apr 2024 08:36:49 USF students contribute to mass casualty incident trainingCOPH students played an integral role in a Mass Casualty Incident Training course hosted at the USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation from April 3-4. The immersive training initiative, designed to equip emergency clinicians with essential skills for managing high-volume and high-acuity scenarios, involved undergraduates.woman applying fake blood to actress/health/public-health/news/2024/camls-training.aspxCollege News,Student LifeCenter for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation,Health Sciences,Jan Smith,Melissa Milner/health/public-health/news/2024/bmhw-2024.aspxThe COPH is part of global effort to eliminate Black maternal mortality with a week of events centered on the reproductive and birth justice movements. The initiative aims to amplify Black voices and experiences and foster dialogue for the health and well-being of Black mothers and birthing people.Caitlin KeoughFri, 22 Mar 2024 09:47:04 Celebrate the inaugural Black Maternal Health Week at the COPHThe COPH is part of global effort to eliminate Black maternal mortality with a week of events centered on the reproductive and birth justice movements. The initiative aims to amplify Black voices and experiences and foster dialogue for the health and well-being of Black mothers and birthing people.black pregnant woman at hospital/health/public-health/news/2024/bmhw-2024.aspxCollege News,Community EngagementBMHW,Black maternal health,Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health,Marshara Fross,Maternal and Child Health/health/public-health/news/2024/fprc-flckf-health-insurance-messaging.aspxTwo COPH groups—Florida Covering Kids & Families and the Florida Prevention Research Center—recently teamed up to create clearer, more effective health insurance marketing messages during the Medicaid unwinding process.Donna CampisanoFri, 22 Mar 2024 08:00:00 The FPRC and FL-CK&F team up to create more accessible health insurance messagingTwo COPH groups—Florida Covering Kids & Families and the Florida Prevention Research Center—recently teamed up to create clearer, more effective health insurance marketing messages during the Medicaid unwinding process.Woman signing health insurance forms./health/public-health/news/2024/fprc-flckf-health-insurance-messaging.aspxAlumni & Development,College News,Research & InnovationClaudia Parvanta,Florida Covering Kids and Families,Florida Prevention Research Center,Health Insurance,Medicaid,Navigators,Social Marketing,Vijay Prajapati,Xonjenese Jacobs/health/public-health/news/2024/nphw.aspxThe COPH is part of a national effort to create the healthiest nation in one generation. USF Bulls and members of the local community are invited to join the movement and get involved today!Caitlin KeoughFri, 08 Mar 2024 08:13:37 National Public Health Week offers a variety of in-person and virtual eventsThe COPH is part of a national effort to create the healthiest nation in one generation. USF Bulls and members of the local community are invited to join the movement and get involved today!students in auditorium/health/public-health/news/2024/nphw.aspxAwards & Honors,College News,Community Engagement,Student LifeChiles Center,Florida Outstanding Woman in Public Health,MCHSO,NPHW,Outstanding Alumni Awards/health/public-health/news/2024/alumnitracy.aspxOriginally from Cleveland , USF College of Public Health (COPH) alumna Tracey Rummel moved to San Diego before eventually settling in Tampa, Fla. There, Rummel was introduced to public health through her 20-year career in microbiology.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthThu, 07 Mar 2024 15:51:50 Transitioning careers: One alum’s path from microbiology to public healthOriginally from Cleveland , USF College of Public Health (COPH) alumna Tracey Rummel moved to San Diego before eventually settling in Tampa, Fla. There, Rummel was introduced to public health through her 20-year career in microbiology.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/health/public-health/news/2024/alumnitracy.aspxAlumni & Development,College NewsAlumni,Tracy Rummel/health/public-health/news/2024/partnership-panama.aspxA team of USF Health professors representing the USF Genomics and Internal Medicine-Infectious Disease traveled to Panama in February. The delegation was focused on strengthening existing Panamanian partnerships, discovering new programs and visiting local health institutions, while providing a forum for the USF faculty to share current research projects.Dr. Arlene Calvo and Paula HernandezThu, 07 Mar 2024 14:24:32 Partnership growth in PanamaA team of USF Health professors representing the USF Genomics and Internal Medicine-Infectious Disease traveled to Panama in February. The delegation was focused on strengthening existing Panamanian partnerships, discovering new programs and visiting local health institutions, while providing a forum for the USF faculty to share current research projects.USF Health Panama group at IDICASAT headquarters/health/public-health/news/2024/partnership-panama.aspxAlumni & Development,College News,Research & InnovationArlene Calvo,Francis Ntumngia,Infectious Disease,Internal Medicine,John Adams,Kami Kim,Panama,Ryan McMinds,Salud Latina USF,USF Genomics,USF Health/health/public-health/news/2024/lifestyle-medicine.aspxThe Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group (LMIG) at USF, a student organization with nearly 100 members, recently received the American College of Lifestyle Medicine’s Rising Star Award.Donna CampisanoMon, 26 Feb 2024 15:05:54 Student organization receives “Rising Star” AwardThe Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group (LMIG) at USF, a student organization with nearly 100 members, recently received the American College of Lifestyle Medicine’s Rising Star Award.Group of people standing outside next to banner/health/public-health/news/2024/lifestyle-medicine.aspxAwards & Honors,College News,Student LifeHealth Sciences,Lennon Tomaselli,Lifestyle Medicine,Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group at USF,Rita DeBate,Student Organizations/health/public-health/news/2024/augustalumni.aspxUSF’s College of Public Health (COPH) alum Euna August describes herself as a biracial (African American and Korean) woman who hails from Baton Rouge, La. “My parents, who taught me the value of education and hard work, laid the path for me to pursue excellence,” she said.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthFri, 23 Feb 2024 08:00:00 From Baton Rouge to the CDC: The journey of one COPH alumUSF’s College of Public Health (COPH) alum Euna August describes herself as a biracial (African American and Korean) woman who hails from Baton Rouge, La. “My parents, who taught me the value of education and hard work, laid the path for me to pursue excellence,” she said.woman in red smiling/health/public-health/news/2024/augustalumni.aspxAlumni & Development,College NewsBlack Doctoral Network Conference,CDC,Doctor of Philosophy,Euna August,Global Health Student Association,MPH,PhD/health/public-health/news/2024/depression-black-youth.aspxBlack American youth have disproportionately higher rates of depression when compared to youth of other races. The reasons, says Dr. Xonjenese Jacobs, a USF College of Public Health alum and current director of Florida Covering Kids & Families, are multifaceted.Donna CampisanoFri, 23 Feb 2024 08:00:00 How parenting impacts the incidence of depression among Black youthBlack American youth have disproportionately higher rates of depression when compared to youth of other races. The reasons, says Dr. Xonjenese Jacobs, a USF College of Public Health alum and current director of Florida Covering Kids & Families, are multifaceted.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/health/public-health/news/2024/depression-black-youth.aspxCollege News,Research & InnovationAlumni,Black Youth,Depression,Florida Covering Kids & Families,Mental Health,Xonjenese Jacobs/health/public-health/news/2024/booth-heparin.aspxHeparin dosing is challenging say pharmacists like Dr. Deborah Booth, a USF College of Public Health graduate who earned her MPH in December, because patient-specific factors, such as age or weight, can alter the medication’s properties.Donna CampisanoMon, 12 Feb 2024 15:25:21 COPH grad works to lower heparin medication errorsHeparin dosing is challenging say pharmacists like Dr. Deborah Booth, a USF College of Public Health graduate who earned her MPH in December, because patient-specific factors, such as age or weight, can alter the medication’s properties.IV drip in hospital/health/public-health/news/2024/booth-heparin.aspxAlumni & Development,College News,Research & InnovationAlumni,Global Disaster Management,Humanitarian Relief and Homeland Security,MPH,Medication Errors,Pharmacy/health/public-health/news/2024/oberne-knitting.aspxDr. Alison Oberne, director of the BSPH program at the USF College of Public Health, first got introduced to knitting while pursuing her MPH at the college.Donna CampisanoMon, 12 Feb 2024 15:23:41 COPH student, faculty hook up for mystery knittingDr. Alison Oberne, director of the BSPH program at the USF College of Public Health, first got introduced to knitting while pursuing her MPH at the college.ball of purple yarn and knitting needles and small patch of knitting/health/public-health/news/2024/oberne-knitting.aspxCollege NewsAlison Oberne,BSPH,Epidemiology,Janice Zgibor,Knitting,MPH,Rashida Jones,Stress Reduction/health/public-health/news/2024/sappenfield-award.aspxDr. Bill Sappenfield, who recently retired from the USF College of Public Health, has received the Title V Lifetime Achievement Award.Donna CampisanoMon, 12 Feb 2024 10:51:17 Dr. Bill Sappenfield receives Title V Lifetime Achievement AwardDr. Bill Sappenfield, who recently retired from the USF College of Public Health, has received the Title V Lifetime Achievement Award.Screenshot of two men in split screen/health/public-health/news/2024/sappenfield-award.aspxAwards & Honors,College NewsBill Sappenfield,Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative,Lawton and Rhea Chiles Center for Healthy Mothers and Babies,Maternal and Child Health/health/public-health/news/2024/hybrid-learning-rusnak.aspxSince the COVID-19 pandemic, hybrid learning has become a mainstay on many college campuses throughout the country. But how do students feel about this new normal?Donna CampisanoMon, 12 Feb 2024 09:52:10 How do students really feel about synchronous, hybrid learning? Two COPH professors find outSince the COVID-19 pandemic, hybrid learning has become a mainstay on many college campuses throughout the country. But how do students feel about this new normal?Young African-American woman working on a computer/health/public-health/news/2024/hybrid-learning-rusnak.aspxCollege News,Research & Innovation,Student LifeAlison Oberne,COVID-19,Hybrid Learning,Laura Rusnak,Technologyhttps://www.wusf.org/health-news-florida/2024-01-31/4-2-million-floridians-aca-health-plans-open-enrollmentFlorida once again leads the nation in signups for health plans on the Affordable Care Act marketplace, with more than 4.2 million residents enrolling during the open enrollment period that ended earlier this month.External ArticleMon, 12 Feb 2024 00:11:04 Why Florida set a record in ACA signups for 2024. And how you can still enrollFlorida once again leads the nation in signups for health plans on the Affordable Care Act marketplace, with more than 4.2 million residents enrolling during the open enrollment period that ended earlier this month.Woman handing card to man in lab coat with clipboardhttps://www.wusf.org/health-news-florida/2024-01-31/4-2-million-floridians-aca-health-plans-open-enrollmentCollege News,In the MediaAffordable Care Act,Florida Covering Kids and Families,Health Insurance,Xonjenese Jacobs/health/public-health/news/2024/ntds.aspxTwo COPH doctoral student teamed up to work with WHO to document the global health efforts in combating NTDs in Africa over the last decade.Donna CampisanoMon, 29 Jan 2024 08:00:00 COPH doctoral students team up with WHO to examine eradication, control of neglected tropical diseases in AfricaTwo COPH doctoral student teamed up to work with WHO to document the global health efforts in combating NTDs in Africa over the last decade.Woman with baseball cap wading in river/health/public-health/news/2024/ntds.aspxCollege News,Student LifeAdriana Campos,Caitlin Wolfe,Doctoral Students,Epidemiology,Global Communicable Diseases,Global Health,Student Research,World Health Organization/health/public-health/news/2024/barry.aspxDr. Megan Barry recently completed a postdoctoral MCH fellowship with the COPH. The fellowship is a two-year program on research pertaining to maternal/infant health, child/adolescent health, women’s health, sexual/reproductive health, family/community violence and unintentional injury.Donna CampisanoMon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 One postdoc’s journey from MCH fellowship to the CDCDr. Megan Barry recently completed a postdoctoral MCH fellowship with the COPH. The fellowship is a two-year program on research pertaining to maternal/infant health, child/adolescent health, women’s health, sexual/reproductive health, family/community violence and unintentional injury.Woman in green standing in front of research poster/health/public-health/news/2024/barry.aspxAwards & Honors,College NewsCDC,Cheryl Vamos,Chighaf Bakour,Fellowship,Injury Control Research Center,Jason Salemi,Maternal and Child Health,Megan Barry,PhD,Postdoctoral,William Sappenfield/health/public-health/news/2024/izurieta-and-conference.aspxDr. Ricardo Izurieta, a specialist in water- and vector-borne diseases and director of the college’s global communicable diseases program, spoke recently at a conference focused on water, environment and food safety.Donna CampisanoMon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Controlling water-linked diseases in AfricaDr. Ricardo Izurieta, a specialist in water- and vector-borne diseases and director of the college’s global communicable diseases program, spoke recently at a conference focused on water, environment and food safety.People seated on a stage with speaker's face projected behind them./health/public-health/news/2024/izurieta-and-conference.aspxCollege News,Research & InnovationAfrica,Environment,Food Safety,Global Communicable Diseases,Ricardo Izurieta,Water,Water-linked Diseases/health/public-health/news/2024/nurses-ptsd-covid.aspxAs part of his doctoral training, Santiago Hernandez Bojorge embarked on a research project examining the prevalence and risk factors for PTSD among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic.Donna CampisanoMon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Nurses, PTSD and the COVID-19 pandemicAs part of his doctoral training, Santiago Hernandez Bojorge embarked on a research project examining the prevalence and risk factors for PTSD among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic.health care worker in protective gear tending to patient with mask in a hospital bed/health/public-health/news/2024/nurses-ptsd-covid.aspxCollege News,Research & InnovationAdriana Campos,COVID-19,Derek Wildman,Doctoral Students,Jason Beckstead,Jeegan Parikh,Nurses,PTSD,PhD,Santiago Hernandez Bojorge,Student Research,global communicable disease/health/public-health/news/2024/dean-petersen-retires.aspxEffective this month, Dr. Donna Petersen, the fourth dean of the USF College of Public Health, (COPH), will be retiring from her leadership role at the university after 19 years of extraordinary service.Donna CampisanoMon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Dr. Donna Petersen retires as dean of COPHEffective this month, Dr. Donna Petersen, the fourth dean of the USF College of Public Health, (COPH), will be retiring from her leadership role at the university after 19 years of extraordinary service.Dean Petersen standing with group of students outside flashing USF Bulls hand sign./health/public-health/news/2024/dean-petersen-retires.aspxCollege NewsASPPH,COVID-19,Charles Mahan,Council on Education for Public Health,Donna Petersen,Epidemiology,Estrellita Berry,HRSA,Judy Genshaft,Laura Magaña,Laura Rasar King,MPH,Maternal and Child Health,Michael Kogan,Michael Perri,REACHUP,Samuel Bell,Women in Leadership & Philanthropy/health/public-health/news/2024/doorisalumniprofile.aspxUSF College of Public Health (COPH) alumnus Captain Matthew Dooris just recently earned his Certification as a Protection Professional was also awarded his third Meritorious Service Medal by the U.S. Coast Guard in July 2022 .Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthMon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Captain Matthew Dooris’ career in the Coast Guard shaped by public healthUSF College of Public Health (COPH) alumnus Captain Matthew Dooris just recently earned his Certification as a Protection Professional was also awarded his third Meritorious Service Medal by the U.S. Coast Guard in July 2022 .a man in the military headshot/health/public-health/news/2024/doorisalumniprofile.aspxAlumni & Development,College NewsAlumni,Matthew Dooris,USF COPH/health/public-health/news/2024/drunk-driving-and-blood-alcohol.aspxAs part of her thesis project, USF College of Public Health undergraduate student Amira Elfeel performed a literature review of articles and government resources assessing variables related to traffic accidents and alcohol consumption. She specifically looked at the antegrade and retrograde estimation of blood alcohol impairment.Donna CampisanoMon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Examining the intersection between blood-alcohol levels and impaired drivingAs part of her thesis project, USF College of Public Health undergraduate student Amira Elfeel performed a literature review of articles and government resources assessing variables related to traffic accidents and alcohol consumption. She specifically looked at the antegrade and retrograde estimation of blood alcohol impairment.car keys and beer bottle on table with spilled beer dripped in image of car/health/public-health/news/2024/drunk-driving-and-blood-alcohol.aspxCollege News,Research & InnovationAlcohol,Amira Elfeel,BSPH,Drunk Driving,Judy Genshaft Honors College,Student Research,Undergraduate/health/public-health/news/2024/kylah-stubee-color-guard.aspxKylah Stubee said taking such an active role in color guard (she participated in both fall and winter seasons) gave her the time management skills she needed to succeed in college.Donna CampisanoMon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 How color guard helped one COPH alum perform beyond the fieldKylah Stubee said taking such an active role in color guard (she participated in both fall and winter seasons) gave her the time management skills she needed to succeed in college.Young woman with glasses on football field spinning a large flag/health/public-health/news/2024/kylah-stubee-color-guard.aspxAlumni & Development,College News,Student LifeColor Guard,Health Sciences,Kylah Stubee,Undergraduate/health/public-health/news/2024/new-year-new-faces.aspxThe USF College of Public Health (COPH) is welcoming both veteran administrators and fresh faces to new roles in 2024.Donna CampisanoMon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 New year, new roles, new facesThe USF College of Public Health (COPH) is welcoming both veteran administrators and fresh faces to new roles in 2024.Outside view of Chiles Center on USF campus/health/public-health/news/2024/new-year-new-faces.aspxCollege NewsCenters,Community Hub,DrPH,Ellen Daley,Fiona Lewis,Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative,Health Care,Leadership,Lori Reeves,Maternal and Child Health,Steve Freedman,The Lawton and Rhea Chiles Center for Women Children and Families/health/public-health/news/2024/xonjenese-ckf.aspxDr. Xonjenese Jacobs, who received her DrPH degree from the USF College of Public Health (COPH) in 2022, has been named faculty administrator/director of Florida Covering Kids & Families (FL-CKF).Donna CampisanoMon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Florida Covering Kids & Families names COPH alum as new directorDr. Xonjenese Jacobs, who received her DrPH degree from the USF College of Public Health (COPH) in 2022, has been named faculty administrator/director of Florida Covering Kids & Families (FL-CKF).USF Health/health/public-health/news/2024/xonjenese-ckf.aspxCollege News,Community EngagementAlumni,DrPH,Florida Covering Kids and Families,Health Care,Health Insurance,Navigators,Xonjenese Jacobs/health/public-health/news/2023/four-retirees-in-new-year.aspxThe USF College of Public Health (COPH) is saying goodbye to four staffers as they head off into retirement in 2024.Donna CampisanoMon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 The COPH wishes four staffers a very happy retirement in the new yearThe USF College of Public Health (COPH) is saying goodbye to four staffers as they head off into retirement in 2024.woman with hat and sunglasses on a river/health/public-health/news/2023/four-retirees-in-new-year.aspxCollege NewsAndretha Hall-Reeves,Employees,Lisa Sleek,Nancy Price,Peggy Smith,Retirement/health/public-health/news/2023/coph-graduates-heroes.aspxThe USF College of Public Health (COPH) welcomed master’s and doctoral students to a graduation ceremony presented at the college to family, friends, students, faculty and staff on Dec. 8.Caitlin KeoughFri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 The COPH graduates 558 public health heroesThe USF College of Public Health (COPH) welcomed master’s and doctoral students to a graduation ceremony presented at the college to family, friends, students, faculty and staff on Dec. 8.text: graduates dressed in graduation attire/health/public-health/news/2023/coph-graduates-heroes.aspxCollege News,Student LifeAmelia Phillips,Arabel Severe,BSHS,BSPH,Class of 2023,Donna Petersen,DrPH,Excellence in Teaching Award,Global Health Practice,Graduation,Janice Zgibor,MPH,Marlene Joannie Bewa,Patrick Rodriguez,PhD,Sarah Starrhttps://www.tampabay.com/news/education/2023/10/10/usf-names-college-public-health-after-its-creator-sam-bell/The building that houses the University of South Florida’s College of Public Health will now bear the name of the school’s founder, the late legislator and advocate Sam Bell.External ArticleTue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 USF names College of Public Health building after former lawmaker Sam BellThe building that houses the University of South Florida’s College of Public Health will now bear the name of the school’s founder, the late legislator and advocate Sam Bell.USF college of public health Dean Peterson poses with President Law and Othershttps://www.tampabay.com/news/education/2023/10/10/usf-names-college-public-health-after-its-creator-sam-bell/College News,In the MediaRhea Law