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Not all MPH programs are built the same
If you’re considering a Master of Public Health (MPH), you’ve probably already looked at course lists, admissions requirements, and career options. But there are a few realities about MPH programs that aren’t always obvious when you’re researching schools. Choosing the right program can shape your professional network, career opportunities, and overall graduate school experience. Before... Continue reading→
PHS Donates Over $600 in Food Gift Cards to Help Those in Need
Thanks to everyone’s generosity, we collected over $600 in fast food gift cards to help people in need this summer. Small contributions like these can go a long way, especially for individuals facing limited access to food or support. Last week, Community Service Officer Jim Barrett met with our program director at Hands On Hartford... Continue reading→
When Community Health Becomes Personal | Your Dose of Public Health
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Dr. Stacey Brown Keynote Speaker-2026 Women’s Advance Conference
Dr. Stacey Brown was invited to deliver the keynote address at the UConn Women’s Advance Conference. Her presentation, Leading While Human: Authenticity, Courage, and the Small Acts That Change Us, encouraged attendees to think differently about leadership, emphasizing connection, courage, visibility, and the everyday interactions that shape people’s lives. Through stories drawn from public health,... Continue reading→
Empowering Students to Improve Classroom Air Quality
Dr. Misty Levy-Zamora and her research team have made great strides in environmental health. This initiative focuses on empowering students and teachers to improve their own classroom environments using low-cost, do-it yourself air filtration systems known as Corsi-Rosenthal boxes. These devices are constructed from a box fan and MERV-13 filters, and our research has shown... Continue reading→
Dr. Megan O’Grady Awarded NIH Grant for OUD Research
Dr. Megan O’Grady, Associate Professor in Public Health Sciences, was awarded a new NIH/NIDA R34 grant titled “Measurement-Based Care as an Implementation Strategy for Long-Acting Injectable Medications for Opioid Use Disorders in CCBHCs”. This 3-year project is a collaboration between UConn Health, UConn Storrs (School of Pharmacy), and Community Health Resources Inc (a community-based behavioral... Continue reading→