USF College of Public Health Monday Letter, Nov. 13

Features

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.

USF 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 USF and USF Health came together to provide essential services and support to the region through the USF Community Emergency Response Team.

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.

Two brothers in Tampa share their experience growing up undocumented

COPH student Diego Dulanto Falcon and his brother Leo discussed with WUSF the fraught ways their immigration status marked their childhood, and how they carved a path forward.

Research

In new study, USF researchers focus on occupational burnout from hurricanes and COVID

After Hurricane Helene sent its storm surge into Florida’s west coast in late September, local emergency responders and health care workers pulled long hours on the job. Then came Hurricane Milton right behind it.

USF team wins social marketing award for transportation study on benefits of neuromarketing in enhancing consumer information

Marketers want to get inside your mind − literally. That’s the focus of a multi-disciplinary study by the COPH, Center for Urban Transportation Research in the College of Engineering and MUMA College of Business.

Grads Made Good

Brooke Broxterman: Charting a course in public health and the Air Force

Air Force 1st Lt. Brooke Broxterman’s journey to COPH began in a place far from where she is today. Initially interested in a career in visual arts, she soon decided her calling was elsewhere.

Take Note

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Outstanding Alumni Award

The USF College of Public was founded in July 1984. Over the years, graduates have gone on to make significant contributions to the field of public health.

The Outstanding Alumni Award recognizes COPH graduates who improve the public’s health and do it exceedingly well.

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Upcoming Events

Health Professions Weeks: Getting Started on Your Personal Statement

Wednesday, Nov. 13

Health Literacy Seminar

Thursday, Nov. 14

Health Professions Weeks: Group Advising

Friday, Nov. 15

Outstanding Alumni Award Nomination Deadline

Sunday, Dec. 1

DrPH Webinar Series Empty Buckets: Addressing Burnout, Overwhelm and Frustration

Thursday, Dec. 5

COPH Graduate Graduation Celebration

Friday, Dec. 13

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Media Mentions

What is an aphrodisiac?

USA Today - October 2, 2024

Commentary: Misleading Amendment 4 ads undermine voter integrity

Orlando Sentinel - October 27, 2024

How to stay spooky and safe this Halloween - WMNF 88.5 FM

WMNF 88.5 FM - October 31, 2024

COVID debate finally flourishing in academia, censored voices sought: 'Night and day different' | Just The News

Just the News - November 6, 2024

Class Notes

Miguel Reina Ortiz, PhD, is an associate professor and associate director of the DrPH in global health leadership at Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health.

Natasha Staley, BSPH, is a health educator at Moffitt Cancer Center.

Damian Stanziano, PhD, MPH, CPH, is an assistant professor in the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at Peru State College.

Kylie Vatthauer, MS, MPH, is supporting health and safety at Kraus-Anderson Insurance.

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