Public Health News
Article Listing
Viewing items with Category: All Categories, Year: All Years
USF names new dean for the USF Health College of Public Health
Dr. Sten Vermund will join USF in January, bringing decades of infectious disease epidemiology and prevention experience.
August 12, 2024College News
The COPH celebrates Dr. Skai Schwartz after 29 years of teaching
After 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.
August 12, 2024College News
COPH expert works to save lives by improving disaster preparedness and recovery
Dr. Amber Mehmood was in Karachi in October 2005 when she heard news of the Combined Military Hospital in Muzaffarabad 鈥� or what was left of it. The medical staff was caring for patients in 256 beds when the unthinkable happened.
August 9, 2024College News
Prominent USF epidemiologist appointed as dean at top California health sciences university
Ricardo Izurieta, MD, DrPH. MPH, an internationally known expert on tropical and infectious diseases, is leaving his long-time post as associate professor at the 911爆料网鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) to become dean of the new School of Health Sciences and Public Health at California State University Los Angeles.
August 9, 2024College News
Ellen Kent retires after 33 years of service to the COPH
The COPH's Ellen Kent will retire on Aug. 15 after a 33-year career dedicated to public health education, volunteerism and community service.
August 9, 2024College News
2024 FPHA features a new 鈥榟ood, new leadership and new vibe
COPH faculty, staff, students and alumni from across the state came together for the 2024 Florida Public Health Association Annual Conference on July 30-31.
August 9, 2024Awards and Honors, College News
Student-led testing of first responder vehicles at the core of infection control initiative
A groundbreaking initiative, supported by a multi-million-dollar cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is engaging 911爆料网 students to enhance infection control training for fire and emergency medical services personnel.
August 7, 2024Research and Innovation, Student Life
Member Spotlight: Polk County Department of Health's HAI Team Recognized as NACCHO Infection Prevention and Control Champion
NACCHO is pleased to recognize the Polk County Department of Health鈥檚 (DOH-Polk) Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) Team as our latest Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Champion. NACCHO鈥檚 IPC Champions are passionate leaders in IPC and exemplary models for best practices. These teams advance infection prevention and control capacity, activities, guidelines, and engagement in their work as local health departments.
July 25, 2024Alumni and Development
Salud Latina USF teams up with academic groups to revise public health training competences in Latin America and the Caribbean
The COPH is collaborating with countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to standardize the competencies for training of public health professionals.
July 22, 2024College News
Faculty effort yields new equipment for local fire department
Dr. Christine McGuire-Wolfe was awarded a $100,000 grant from FEMA for the Port Richey Fire Department. The funds were used to purchase a new mobile command unit/air truck and breathing apparatus, enhancing the department's response capabilities.
July 22, 2024Awards and Honors
Dr. Russell Kirby honored with prestigious mentoring award
Dr. Russell Kirby has received the Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research鈥檚 Mentoring Award.
July 22, 2024Awards and Honors
In new study, USF researchers connect Florida malaria outbreak with South and Central America
For people in the United States, an outbreak of malaria might seem exotic, a health issue in a remote or far-away part of the world.
July 19, 2024Research and Innovation