Archive for the College of Public Health Category
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Students ready to unleash their public health passion, practice on the world

What’s great about public health is that many questions remain to be answered and there is much work to do,” said Donna J. Petersen, ScD, dean of the [...]

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Research by USF, others offers new take on ticking biological clock

When it comes to reproduction, women aren’t the only ones who may need to heed ticking biological clocks. Newer studies, including one by researchers at the University of [...]

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Fewer unnecessary early deliveries seen in multistate, hospital-based study

USF Health faculty among authors of national study published in Obstetrics and Gynecology Multistate, hospital-based quality improvement programs can be remarkably effective at reducing early elective deliveries of [...]

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USF study finds plant proteins control chronic disease in Toxoplasma infections

The research sheds light on malaria-related parasite’s transition from acute to chronic stage  Tampa, FL (April 8, 2013) – A new discovery about the malaria-related parasite Toxoplasma gondii [...]

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USF names Rhonda White 2013 Florida Outstanding Woman in Public Health

The University of South Florida College of Public Health has named Rhonda R. White, MBA, the 2013 Florida Outstanding Woman in Public Health. White directs the Office of [...]

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Employee tuition program gives USF Health state staff the benefit of education

Here’s a friendly reminder: USF state employees can take classes at USF for free. Once a benefit for all State of Florida employees the tuition program was cut [...]

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USF team plays key role in discovery of new drug to combat malaria

Tampa, FL (March 20, 2013) – University of South Florida researchers played a key role in an international multidisciplinary project that has yielded a promising new antimalarial drug [...]

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TEDxUSF features two public health students

Two public health students — Steven Franklin and Shivani Gogna – took center stage last month at “On the Edge of the Future,” USF’s first TEDx event.  Featuring a series [...]

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National Public Health Week at USF: Maximize Your ROI

Are you seeking the best return on your investment (ROI) in 2013? Then, look no farther than your local community. The ROI is accessible to everyone. It saves [...]

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Work begins on USF Health Specialty Care Center in The Villages

THE VILLAGES, FL (March 11, 2013) – Construction began Monday morning on the new USF Health Specialty Care Center in The Villages, setting the stage for a new era and [...]