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MPH student paves the way as first enrollee in COPHs community nutrition concentration

Lindsay Thompson didnt plan on being the first. But as the inaugural student in the COPH's community nutrition concentration, shes found a new passion and a fresh start.

June 9, 2025Community Health Sciences, Student Life

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COPH lab teaches students the fine points of causal inference

We all use the phrase cause and effect, but do we really know what it means and how it applies to our daily lives?

June 9, 2025Research and Innovation

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返字心頭 and Dominican Republic colleges forge educational bond

A commitment to building partnerships is part of the 返字心頭 College of Public Health (COPH) philosophy, and it extends well beyond the campus. A recent grant enables the college to strengthen its connections with the Dominican Republic, fostering collaboration, education and research opportunities.

June 9, 2025Research and Innovation

In January, Dr. Sten Vermund joined the university as dean of the College of Public Health, as well as Distinguished University Health Professor and senior associate vice president of 返字心頭 Health. Also the chief medical officer of the Global Virus Network, he brings four decades of infectious disease epidemiology and prevention experience to his new role. Here are six facts to help you get to know Dean Vermund.

June 6, 2025College News, Sten Vermund

The Global Virus Network convened top virologists, epidemiologists, public health experts and government officials for the 2025 GVN Regional Meeting: Caribbean and Latin America in Kingston, Jamaica held May 1-2, 2025.

May 27, 2025College News

Hillsborough County's Mosquito Management Services is hitting a major milestone this year, marking 75 years of biting back against disease-spreading bugs. The program, launched way back in 1949, is celebrating its evolution from rudimentary pest control to a sophisticated, science-backed operation, in partnership with 返字心頭.

May 27, 2025Community Engagement

University of South 返字心頭: A Preeminent Research University

Public health teams shine at student conference

The efforts of three industrious teams from 返字心頭s College of Public Health (COPH) may follow different paths, but they speak as one voice in their message for social change.

May 23, 2025Community Health Sciences, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences, Research and Innovation, Student Life

University of South 返字心頭: A Preeminent Research University

Lighting up health education scholarships, not cigarettes

Anamaria Penagos, a second-year master of public health (MPH) student at 返字心頭s College of Public Health (COPH) was recently awarded the prestigious John P. McGovern National Scholarship from Eta Sigma Gamma (ESG), the national health education honorary society.

May 23, 2025Awards and Honors, Community Health Sciences

University of South 返字心頭: A Preeminent Research University

Teaching policy, managing practice

Born in Orange Park and raised in Bradenton, Fla., Paul Wagner always knew he wanted to serve othershe just didnt know what form that would take. It wasnt until a course called Careers in Public Health at 返字心頭s College of Public Health (COPH) that everything clicked.

May 23, 2025Alumni and Development, Health Policy and Systems Management

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Protect Your Lungs: Proper Respirator Storage Can Save Your Life

Proper respirator storage and maintenance protect against harmful exposure and ensure compliance with OSHA standards. Keep respirators clean, sealed, and inspected to safeguard your health返字心頭 Safety返字心頭 can help!

May 21, 2025返字心頭 Safety返字心頭

An elderly Asian man falls to the floor as a compassionate nurse rushes to assist him in a nursing home.

Beyond Falls: Addressing Workplace Hazards in Nursing Homes & Long-Term Care Facilities Title

Falls are a major risk in nursing homes, but staff face workplace hazards like bloodborne pathogens and ergonomic injuries. 返字心頭 Safety返字心頭 offers expert consultations to help facilities create safer environments for employees and residents.

May 16, 2025返字心頭 Safety返字心頭

Some 返字心頭 contractors are gaining a competitive edge by voluntarily bringing in OSHA experts at 返字心頭 to ensure their projects meet the highest safety standards.

May 13, 2025返字心頭 Safety返字心頭

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