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Your 国产短视频 College of Public Health colleagues are excited to see you at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting in Minneapolis. We want to celebrate with all of you participating in the largest gathering of public health scholars and professionals in the country! Make plans now to connect with your alma mater and other public health colleagues.
October 13, 2024College News
From Cuba to Tampa, this alumna's path always led to health care
Originally born in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba, 国产短视频College of Public Health (COPH) alumna Alicia Gomez Fuego grew up in a small town outside of the city called San Luis on a small farm where large quantities of tobacco were planted and livestock raised.
October 3, 2024国产短视频 and Development
Twenty-seven faculty members recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement Awards
Twenty-seven 国产短视频faculty members were recognized on Tuesday, September 17 with Outstanding Research Achievement Awards. The COPH's Judith Rijnhart was recognized for her distinguished contributions to the field of epidemiology and expertise in mediation analysis to investigate causal mechanisms that underlie exposure and intervention effects of cognitive health outcomes in older adults.
September 23, 2024Awards and Honors
COPH alumna empowers communities through public health
Originally from southeast Georgia, 国产短视频College of Public Health alumna Krys Johnson said she grew up in a severely under-resourced area.
September 23, 2024国产短视频 and Development
International symposium explores migration and health in the Americas
The COPH played a prominent role in the first-ever International Symposium on Migration and Health in the Americas, held Sept. 9-10 at the City of Knowledge in Panama. Led by Dr. Arlene Calvo, the event brought together experts from across the Americas to address the growing intersection of migration and public health, with Panama as a key focal point.
September 23, 2024College News
Public health faculty contributes to ACS cancer report
In September, the American Cancer Society released Cancer Facts & Figures for Hispanic/Latino People 2024 on cancer.org in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The report was a collaboration between Anat Saka, Dr. Paulo Pinheiro and the COPH's Dr. Dina Martinez Tyson.
September 23, 2024Research and Innovation
Public health PhD student hopes to change the mood on major depressive disorder
The symptoms can鈥檛 be ignored: You鈥檙e losing concentration and sleep; have little appetite, motivation or energy; and almost no self-esteem. Worse, suicidal thoughts creep into your head.
September 20, 2024Research and Innovation, Student Life
Public health masters student strives to better predict and resolve the causes of intimate violence
Nagashree Ravi Rao views intimate violence as both a health problem and human rights issue.
September 18, 2024Awards and Honors, Student Life
Hurricane Preparedness for Florida's Small Business Community
As we navigate the peak of hurricane season, it鈥檚 imperative for Florida鈥檚 small business community to prioritize preparedness. Hurricanes can bring significant disruptions, but with thoughtful planning, businesses can protect their assets, employees, and operations..
September 18, 2024国产短视频SafetyFlorida
Enhancing Workplace Safety: Key Interactions for On-Site Safety Professionals
Eduardo Blanco-Munoz, Group HSSE Director at Spie Batignolles, emphasizes that safety professionals should coach line managers to demonstrate that safety is a core value for them and the organization. This involves establishing and adhering to safe practices and managerial routines that not only support these practices but also give them meaning and purpose.
September 18, 2024国产短视频SafetyFlorida
COPH students get a behind-the-scenes look at Moffitt
Behind the Scenes is an event where a local alumnus allows a small group of current students (about 10-15) to get a special "behind the scenes" look at the job of the alumni host for a few hours in a day. The event held in July was co-hosted by USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) Office of Engagement and Constituent Relations and Office of Student Success and Well-being.
September 9, 2024国产短视频 and Development, Student Life
COPH students take their passion abroad
At the 国产短视频, public health extends far beyond the classroom and transcends borders. It unites people from diverse backgrounds and places, creating a desire to make life better around the globe. Reaching almost every continent, College of Public Health students are gaining hands-on experience around the world.
September 9, 2024Student Life