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- Coming Together for Good: Our Winter Donation Drive SuccessThis year’s Winter Donation Drive was a powerful reminder of what can happen when a community comes together with generosity and heart. Thanks to the kindness of so many supporters, we were able to collect an incredible 602 donated items. This includes of a mix of clothing, food, and essential hygiene products that will make […]
- Why Homelessness Is a Public Health Concern – Interview with Hartford PoliceHomelessness in Hartford is rising — but it’s more than a housing issue. It’s a public health issue. In this conversation, Community Service Officer Jim Barrett from the Hartford Police Department shares his perspective from the front lines of homelessness outreach. He discusses what’s driving the increase in homelessness in Hartford, the challenges people […]
- Rooted in Health: Public Health Sciences CookbookWelcome to a space where public health takes root. It’s a celebration of what we plant, nurture, and share as a community committed to health and well-being. At the UConn Department of Public Health Sciences, we believe public health starts in the places we live, learn, work, and grow. From the food on our tables […]
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Department chairman Doug Brugge sits down with our faculty to discuss their interesting paths to public health research.
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