The University of South Florida community is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Samuel P. “Sam” Bell, who is considered the “father” of the USF College of Public Health. He and his wife, former USF president Betty Castor have been deeply connected to the University of South Florida’s growth […]
Four USF College of Public Health undergraduate public health majors are finishing up a new internship program with Planned Parenthood. The students have been serving as chat/text health ambassadors, answering questions about sexual and reproductive health from adults and adolescents who text or instant message the organization. “Planned Parenthood reached […]
My journey to becoming a genetic counselor, like many others, was filled with challenges and uncertainties. However, unlike my peers, I happened to be a DACAmented student (or DREAMer), and this came with a unique set of difficulties and pain lasting almost a decade. One month after I started working […]
Navigating a field as broad as public health can be daunting for students with many passions and interests. With so many different career paths to choose from, many students feel in the dark about opportunities outside the classroom that help them learn about the field. This is where the USF […]
Six University of South Florida researchers have been named as new Fellows by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, one of the world’s most prestigious honors for academic research. The group from USF is among more than 500 scientists, engineers and innovators earning the recognition for their […]
A Conversation piece by Dr. Katherine Drabaik, associate professor of health law, public health law and medical ethics/bioethics. Over the past year, cities across the United States have unveiled new policy plans to address homelessness amid rising concerns about health and crime – for homeless people themselves, as well as for surrounding communities. Notably, […]
Leandra Olson got her first real introduction to public health when she was a junior in college at the University of Minnesota, taking part in an internship with the Minnesota Vikings Children’s Fund that focused on childhood obesity. “A mentor at the time noticed that I seemed to have more […]
The USF College of Public Health (COPH) Activist Lab held its fifth annual boot camp virtually on Jan. 27. Over 200 students, faculty and interested parties took part in the event, which focused on teaching advocacy strategies to promote global health and health equity. The Activist Lab provides interdisciplinary advocacy, […]