A weekly newsletter for all UK College of Public Health faculty, staff, and health champions in Kentucky and beyond!

Welcome to our first inaugural “Pump It Up” celebration event. We are inviting all of our College’s faculty, staff, and students to come together to connect and celebrate with your public health community, a place where you belong. Everyone will experience a new appreciation for becoming a pumped-up public health champion!
News, Events, and Stories
Many flood-related injuries and health issues, even death, can occur during the cleanup response. It is critical to remember that although the flood waters may recede, there are a number of hazards to be aware of. Dr. Greg gets health tips from our own Dr. Erin Haynes, chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health.
The Community Leadership Institute of Kentucky (CLIK), which provides training and funding to local leaders working to address health issues, welcomes a new cohort and a new program director, Dr. Aaron Kruse-Diehr.
In a recent survey, 69.2% of adults ages 18-24 reported symptoms of anxiety, depression, or both. Dr. Corrine Williams, UK's acting associate vice president of student wellbeing, talks about the stresses that come with the transition to college and how it has been compounded by the pandemic.
George Zhang is a graduate from our MHA program at the University of Kentucky’s College of Public Health (CPH) and has quickly climbed the ladder to become a Hospital Administrator for both Ascension St. Vincent Clay and St. Vincent Dunn hospitals.
Dr. Serenity Wright, Associate Director of Social Innovation at UK Innovate, will be available to chat with CPH faculty and staff members on August 15. This Pop-Up Office offers those who may be interested in social entrepreneurial thinking, planning, and creating for their endeavors to chat with Dr. Wright on how to add "social innovation" into their projects.
On Aug. 23, the virtual 2022 Kentucky Falls and Osteoporosis Summit will feature talks on a variety of topics meant to enhance the understanding of ways to support older adults in aging gracefully. The Summit will be held online from 10 a.m. till 3:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time and is free to join.
Research and Publications
"Maternal proximity to mountain-top removal mining and birth defects in Appalachian Kentucky, 1997-2003," Daniel Cooper (MPH Epidemiology 2021) is first author. Dr. Courtney Walker (PhD Epidemiology 2021) and Associate Professor Jay Christian (Dept. of Epidemiology) are co-authors.
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