By Katarina Fiorentino Klatzkow Every year, millions of people grapple with mental illness or distress. Veterans and members of the armed forces face a higher risk of mental health challenges, including suicidal thoughts. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs reported that the suicide rate for veterans was 57% greater than…
Atia Khan and Devin Valdes, University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions Master of Public Health students, have been selected as This is Public Health student ambassadors for 2023-2024 by the Association of Schools and Programs in Public Health. Atia Khan Khan…
Shilpi Mistry, a second-year Master of Public Health student with a concentration in epidemiology in the University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions, has been selected for the UF Health Cancer Center’s Cancer Policy Internship. Shilpi will be completing this internship during her enrollment in PHC 6941…
Niccole Smith, a second-year Master of Public Health student at the University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions, has received this year’s M.P.H. Exemplary Student Award and the Dr. John J. Benton Endowed Scholarship. The Dr. John J. Benton Endowed Scholarship is awarded to M.P.H.
Niccole Smith University of Florida Master of Public Health student Niccole Smith has been selected as a This is Public Health student ambassador for 2022-2023 by the Association of Schools and Programs in Public Health. Smith is among 59 students from 40 ASPPH member schools and programs who are charged with raising…
The MPH program celebrated Summer 2021, Fall 2021, and Spring 2022 graduating students. Students were recognized for their many achievements, which are detailed below. Scholarships and Hall of Fame Zoe Lohse was awarded the John J. Benton Endowed Scholarship, which goes to an MPH student who demonstrates integrity,…
MPH student Alexandra Rodriguez led a project using powerful visuals designed to inspire UF students to learn about vaccine safety and get vaccinated to protect themselves and their communities. During the launch event, students had the opportunity to get COVID and flu shots from UF HealthStreet along with…
MPH Students Sarah Chance, Niccole Smith, and Johanna Lucas volunteered with the Dixie County Department of Health for their HealthFest. The HealthFest was organized by the Florida Department of Health particularly for underserved populations to gain access to health screenings from local partners, like UF HealthStreet. This was…
Giovanna Mompremier, an MPH-Empdemiology student, is a 2022 member of the UF Hall of Fame. Since 1921, the University of Florida Hall of Fame has recognized seniors and graduate/professional students who have consistently demonstrated an outstanding commitment to improving the University of Florida through campus and community involvement,…
Sarah Erickson is in her final semester of the Master of Public Health program concentrating on Social and Behavioral Sciences. She is completing her internship with the International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) New Roots Program in Phoenix, AZ. New Roots is the food security and agriculture arm of the…
