Recent MPH Spring 2017 graduate of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Program, Johanzynn Gatewood, had the opportunity to intern at the CNN Health and Medical News unit of CNN based in Atlanta, Georgia. This unit has the responsibility of covering health, wellness, and medical news for CNN Broadcasting. Over a…
The Beta Upsilon Chapter of Delta Omega, the Public Health Honor Society, held its annual induction luncheon on April 26 at the Sweetwater Branch Inn. The Chapter inducted 19 new members including Honorary member Dr. Michael Lauzardo, who was recognized for having meritorious distinction in public health and…
Phillip Hahn, an MPH student in the Epidemiology concentration, has been awarded a CSTE/CDC Applied Epidemiology Fellowship. The Fellowship is a highly competitive, two-year, on-the-job training program that places recent graduates in mentored positions in applied epidemiology at state or local health departments. Phillip will begin his Fellowship…
Dr. Tara Sabo-Attwood was selected as one of only 54 candidates for the highly competitive Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Program at Drexel University College of Medicine (DUCOM). ELAM is “the premier national program preparing women in medical, dental, and public health schools for the…
Written by: Casey Parker A mosquito-transmitted virus, known as Zika, gained a great deal of attention from the public and health officials after a large outbreak in Brazil during 2015 and 2016. Since this outbreak, Zika has spread through Central and South America and made its way into the…
Written by: Shawna Amini On Halloween night, I met a little girl trick-or-treating around my neighborhood. Her father works for my parent’s business, so I am aware that this girl and her family lives in poverty. She wore a torn hand-me-down costume, but sported a blissful smile nonetheless. When…
Written by: Tully Causey, MPH Today, we are going to talk about a new law in Florida you’ve likely never heard of and why it is important. That law is House Bill 1175. It puts in place healthcare price transparency measures and was signed into law on April 14th…
This past week, a number of UF students and faculty members traveled to Denver, Colorado for the annual American Public Health Association (APHA) meeting. Some students were there to present research while other students were there to experience APHA for the first time. Below is a message from Karen Restrepo,…
Written by: Laura Ramirez One of the major driving forces that led me to pursue a career in public health was my own personal experiences navigating the health care delivery system in the United States. Though my family moved to Delray Beach, Florida, just 30 minutes away…
The College of Public Health and Health Professions and the Department of Health Education and Behavior at the College of Health and Human Performance invite you to please join us for the UF Reception at APHA 2016 on Monday, October 31st at 6:00 pm. The event is being…
