USF College of Public Health Monday Letter, October 28

Features

USF 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.

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.

USF rallies to support community through Hurricane Milton recovery efforts

USF 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 USF Medical Response Unit and the Community Emergency Response Team, USF is helping residents recover and rebuild.

Research

Write or wrong? USF instructor addresses the use of AI in college writing assignments

Should a student use artificial intelligence (AI) to complete an essay, and if so, how can instructors teach the traditional skills of good writing?

Accolades

Championing health equity: Dr. Vickie Dugat Named Top 20 Under 40 Haitian-American Professional for 2024

Dr. Vickie Dugat is a USF College of Public Health post-doctoral scholar celebrating earning the Top 20 Under 40 Young Haitian-American Professionals for 2024 from the Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida.

Take Note

Featured Media

Activist Lab "Find Your Voice" Seminar:

The COPH Activist Lab is excited to present their latest seminar, "Find Your Voice: Let’s Vote!"

Featuring special guests, this seminar dives into what’s on the ballot, why voting matters, and the ins and outs of the voting process.

Upcoming Events

APHA COPH Reception

Monday, Oct. 27

APHA Annual Meeting & Expo

Oct. 27 – 30

USF COPH Recruiting: This is Public Health Graduate School Fair

Wednesday, Oct. 30

USF COPH Recruiting: New College of Florida Graduate & Professional School Expo

Thursday, Oct. 31

MPH in Community Nutrition Open House

Friday, Nov. 1

DrPH Webinar Series Thriving Leadership: Unleashing Appreciative Inquiry in Public Health (Part 1)

Saturday, Nov. 2

Working Bulls Happy Hour

Monday, Nov. 4

Florida Association of Genetic Counselors and USF Genetic Counseling Program 2024 Virtual Open House

Thursday, Nov. 7

BullPEN: Building Professional Relationships

Wednesday, Nov. 13

View all events

Media Mentions

A historic evacuation and some luck limited Hurricane Milton’s devastation - The Washington Post

The Washington Post - October 11, 2024

Hurricanes refocus attention to scarcity of flood insurance in high-risk Florida | Hurricane Milton | The Guardian

The Guardian - October 11, 2024

Helene: How Florida hospitals avoided an IV fluid disruption (wesh.com)

WESH TV - October 16, 2024

IV Fluid disruption Thursday's Daily Pulse - Florida Trend

Florida Trend Daily Pulse - October 17, 2024

Dietitians reveal best — and worst — foods and drinks for stress relief (nypost.com)

The New York Post - October 17, 2024

October premiums waived for Florida KidCare enrollees in Helene's path • Florida Phoenix

Florida Phoenix - October 7, 2024

Class Notes

Hanifa Denny, PhD, is the chair of the scientific committee on rural health at the International Commission on Occupational Health.

Aidan Kelly is a senior specialist in quality operations and vendor management at Organon.

Vickie Lynn, PhD, is a co-editor of the Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services at Taylor & Francis Online.

AunYiea Smith, MPH, is an urban agriculture specials at Coalition of Community Gardens.

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