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Public Health Sciences Newsletter – March to May
As the academic year comes to a close, the Department of Public Health Sciences at UConn reflects on a vibrant and impactful spring semester—one marked by student achievement, faculty innovation, and deep community engagement. This issue of our Spring 2026 newsletter highlights the many ways our community continues to advance public health both within and... Continue reading→
2026 Spring Cleaning Donation Drive
This season, our department is proud to support 3 impactful initiatives dedicated to serving CT residents: Community Service Officer Jim Barrett’s Homeless Outreach Program, Hands On Hartford, and Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants. As the weather gets warmer, and financial instability continues to rise, community support is more important than ever. About Community Service... Continue reading→
Advancing the Treatment of Depression
Newer combinations of existing medications may help patients who haven’t found much relief from other methods. Dr. Greg Rhee within our department shares some new insights to help with depression. Check out the research:https://today.uconn.edu/2026/05/advancing-the-treatment-of-depression/
Dr. Angela Bermúdez‑Milán Leads Community‑Driven Research to Nutrition Access
Public Health Nutrition students at UConn Health are gaining hands‑on, community‑centered experience thanks to Dr. Angela Bermúdez‑Milán’s innovative approach to teaching public health practice. Through a partnership with the Keney Park Sustainability Project and local health programs, students are applying classroom learning directly to real community needs. In her Public Health Nutrition course, Dr. Bermúdez‑Milán... Continue reading→
CPES Research Highlighted by Pew: Promoting Public Health via Cross-Sector Data Sharing
We’re proud to share that research and expertise from the Center for Prevention Evaluation and Statistics (CPES) at UConn Health, led by Dr. Megan O’Grady, were featured in a recent article published by The Pew Charitable Trusts, highlighting Connecticut’s leadership in cross-sector data sharing to strengthen public health policy and practice. The Pew article, “Improving... Continue reading→
Department of PHS Proudly Supports the Black Family Wellness Expo
On March 21, 2026, the Department of Public Health Sciences was proud to sponsor and host a table at the Black Family Wellness Expo. It was a powerful community event dedicated to advancing health equity and addressing health disparities through education, connection, and access to resources. The Expo brought together families, community organizations, and health... Continue reading→