USF College of Public Health Monday Letter, February 12

Features

COPH student, faculty hook up for mystery knitting

Dr. Alison Oberne first got introduced to knitting while pursuing her MPH at the COPH. Through informal conversations at the college, she found out that others shared her passion. She would often connect with Drs. Janice Zgibor and Rashida Jones over their knitting projects. And a knitting circle was born.

Research

How do students really feel about synchronous, hybrid learning? Two COPH professors find out

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, hybrid learning has become a mainstay on many college campuses throughout the country. But how do students feel about this new normal?

Accolades

Dr. Bill Sappenfield receives Title V Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Bill Sappenfield, who recently retired from the USF College of Public Health, has received the Title V Lifetime Achievement Award.

Grads Made Good

COPH grad works to lower heparin medication errors

Heparin dosing is challenging say pharmacists like Dr. Deborah Booth because patient-specific factors, such as age or weight, can alter the medication’s properties.

From swimmer to soldier: The public health journey of Lt. Col. Sean Beeman

Although born in Kansas, alumnus Sean Beeman considers Trophy Club, Texas, his hometown. And being a competitive swimmer in high school gave him the jumpstart to join the Navy and serve as a search and rescue swimmer for 14 years, which eventually led him down a lifelong path of military service and public health.

Take Note

Featured Media

Florida’s Outstanding Woman in Public Health

The College of Public Health initiated the Outstanding Woman in Public Health Award in April 1988 to honor women in Florida who made significant contributions to the field of public health.

Tune in, and then nominate an outstanding woman!

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Media Mentions

Obamacare sign-ups hit record 21.3 million as Biden pushes his efforts to lower health care costs

CNN – Jan. 24, 2024

5 things to know about Tampa Bay’s COVID-19 spike

Tampa Bay Times – Jan. 29, 2024

Why Florida set a record in ACA signups for 2024. And how you can still enroll

Health News Florida- Feb. 1, 2024

Health experts look ahead to next RSV season, hopeful preventative shots will be more accessible

ABC Action News – Feb. 5, 2024

Three children have died from the flu in Tennessee, cases on the rise