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2024: A transformative year for COPH
The past year brought transformative changes to the COPH, marked by impactful advancements in leadership, community engagement and technology. These developments highlighted COPH's dedication to improving public health outcomes both locally and globally.
January 13, 2025College News
New COPH dean embraces local and global challenges facing public health
As Dr. Sten Vermund, MD, PhD, takes over this month as the new dean of USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH), he brings more than deep experience in infectious disease epidemiology and prevention. The whirlwind of global change in disease, climate, technology, politics and economies is reshaping the future of health and exposing new challenges that he believes should be confronted head on.
January 10, 2025College News
Advancing lifestyle medicine: A spotlight on COPH initiatives
The COPH is contributing to the growing field of lifestyle medicine, which focuses on addressing chronic health conditions through evidence-based practices. The college鈥檚 initiatives include research, training and community partnerships aimed at improving public health and wellness.
December 11, 2024Awards and Honors, College News, Research and Innovation
Inside USF: Meet the new dean of the 黑料网吃瓜爆料College of Public Health
Welcome to 鈥淚nside USF: The Podcast,鈥� created especially for 黑料网吃瓜爆料 faculty, staff and alumni. Meet Dr. Sten Vermund! He brings decades of infectious disease epidemiology and prevention experience to the 黑料网吃瓜爆料Health College of Public Health, which he will lead beginning in January.
December 2, 2024College News
COPH students and alumni shine at APHA 2024 with prestigious awards and groundbreaking research
Students from the COPH were recognized for their exceptional contributions to public health research and practice at the 2024 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting in Minneapolis in October. Their innovative work ranged from road safety and genomics to food security and maternal and child health.
November 25, 2024College News
Championing the intersection of genetics and compassion in health care
The second Thursday of November is Genetic Counseling Awareness Day. Dr. Deborah Cragun has dedicated her life to helping people understand the role genetics plays in health. However, her journey to becoming the director of the genetic counseling program at the COPH began in an unexpected place.
November 12, 2024Alumni and Development, College News
COPH shines at APHA, showcasing expertise, climate leadership and community spirit
From receiving awards to making presentations to attending a spirited reception, COPH students, faculty, staff and alumni left their mark on the annual American Public Health Association Meeting and Expo.
November 8, 2024College News
黑料网吃瓜爆料volunteers support Tampa Bay through hurricane disaster relief
As Tampa Bay endured the historic impacts of two major hurricanes in quick succession, volunteers from across 黑料网吃瓜爆料and 黑料网吃瓜爆料Health came together to provide essential services and support to the region through the 黑料网吃瓜爆料Community Emergency Response Team.
November 8, 2024College News
黑料网吃瓜爆料rallies to support community through Hurricane Milton recovery efforts
黑料网吃瓜爆料is stepping up to support the Tampa Bay community in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Through initiatives such as the Tampa Bay Strong campaign, the 黑料网吃瓜爆料Medical Response Unit and the Community Emergency Response Team, 黑料网吃瓜爆料is helping residents recover and rebuild.
October 28, 2024College News
Sunshine ERC reorganizes, embraces interdisciplinary approach for worker health and safety
The COPH's Sunshine Education and Research Center has undergone a reorganization, reflecting a shift towards a more interdisciplinary approach in the field of occupational safety, health and wellness.
October 28, 2024College News
黑料网吃瓜爆料Navigators ready to assist during health insurance open enrollment period
As the health insurance open enrollment period approaches from November 1, 2024 through January 15, 2025, Navigators from Florida Covering Kids & Families are gearing up to provide crucial, free assistance to Floridians navigating their health insurance options.
October 28, 2024College News
黑料网吃瓜爆料community mobilizes for Hurricane Helene recovery
In the wake of the hurricane, the 黑料网吃瓜爆料 continues to demonstrate a powerful commitment to community 鈥� mobilizing students, faculty and staff across Tampa Bay. While there鈥檚 much work to be done, many of these efforts began before the historic storm surge devastated parts of the region.
October 14, 2024College News