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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, 2024Awards & Honors
The journey of one alumna defined by perseverance and purpose
For Stefania Alastre Arcusa, life has been a series of challenges and triumphs that led her to USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) and ultimately to her work as a genetic counselor at Moffitt Cancer Center. Her story is one of perseverance, shaped by her experiences as an immigrant, student and advocate for underserved communities.
November 25, 2024Alumni & Development
New study by 新澳门六合彩内幕信息professor focuses on role of state medical boards and the spread of misinformation
Misinformation is common in social media and politics, as we know all too well. But what about the medical profession? Do some physicians willingly spread distortions, and if so, should they be disciplined?
November 22, 2024Research & Innovation
What's Wrong With This Picture?
Cutting roof tiles generates harmful crystalline silica dust, which can cause severe health issues. OSHA regulations require employers to implement engineering controls and conduct exposure assessments, as personal protective equipment alone is insufficient.
November 19, 2024新澳门六合彩内幕信息SafetyFlorida
The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Enhancing Safety as a Core Value
Explore how emotional intelligence can elevate workplace safety from a priority to a core value, fostering a culture of empathy, open communication, and proactive safety practices.
November 19, 2024新澳门六合彩内幕信息SafetyFlorida
Embracing Ergonomics for a Healthier Workplace
As we continue to navigate the evolving landscape of occupational safety and health, one topic that has garnered significant attention is ergonomics. With the rise of remote work and the increasing use of technology in our daily tasks, understanding and implementing ergonomic principles has never been more crucial.
November 13, 2024新澳门六合彩内幕信息SafetyFlorida
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 & Development, College News
Brooke Broxterman: Charting a course in public health and the Air Force
Air Force 1st Lt. Brooke Broxterman鈥檚 journey to USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH) began in a place far from where she is today. Born in Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., the daughter of a military family, Broxterman spent her early years in Ohio before her family moved to Lakeland, Fla. She attended high school at the Harrison School for the Arts. Initially interested in a career in visual arts, she soon decided her calling was elsewhere.
November 12, 2024Alumni & Development
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
新澳门六合彩内幕信息team wins social marketing award for transportation study on benefits of neuromarketing in enhancing consumer information
Marketers want to get inside your mind 鈭� literally. That鈥檚 the focus of a multi-disciplinary study by USF鈥檚 College of Public Health (COPH), Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) in the College of Engineering and MUMA College of Business. Working with agencies in the public sector the group focused on the use of neuromarketing to test marketing materials and how people respond to messaging about certain needs, in this case, transportation options.
November 8, 2024Awards & Honors
COPH student Diego Dulanto Falcon and his brother, Leo, discuss with W新澳门六合彩内幕信息the fraught ways their immigration status marked their childhood, and how they carved a path forward.
November 8, 2024In the Media, Student Life
新澳门六合彩内幕信息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 新澳门六合彩内幕信息and 新澳门六合彩内幕信息Health came together to provide essential services and support to the region through the 新澳门六合彩内幕信息Community Emergency Response Team.
November 8, 2024College News