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Spotlight on Excellence: Dr. Rogie Royce Carandang Recognized by JPHE
We’re proud to share that Rogie Royce Carandang, one of our esteemed Postdoctoral Research Fellows, has been recognized as an Outstanding Author by the Journal of Public Health and Emergency (JPHE)! This honor highlights his dedication to advancing research and contributing meaningful insights to the field of public health. In a recent interview with JPHE,... Continue reading→
UConn Public Health Wraps Up Successful Donation Drive for Survivors of Domestic Violence
This holiday season, the UConn Department of Public Health Sciences demonstrated the power of community by hosting a donation drive to support survivors of domestic violence at the Prudence Crandall Center. From November 13 to December 17, faculty, staff, students, and community members joined forces to provide essential items that will bring comfort and hope... Continue reading→
Hispanic Health Council Maternal Health Conference
The Hispanic Health Council recently held its inaugural Maternal Health Conference, focusing on improving outcomes for people of color. Topics included: Social Determinants of Health Addressing housing, transportation, food security, and healthcare access. Care Experiences Tackling language barriers, implicit bias, and health literacy challenges. Equitable Access Exploring the impact of insurance, citizenship status, and quality... Continue reading→
Advancing Rural Maternal Health: 2024 New England Rural Health Conference
At the 2024 New England Rural Health Association Conference, our department had the privilege of leading a session titled Obstetric Life Support: Preparing Healthcare Workers to Optimize Equitable Treatment of Maternal Medical Emergencies in Rural New England. Guided by Dr. Andrea Shields, Principal Investigator and Associate Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology at UConn, the session... Continue reading→
Dr. Angela Bermúdez-Millán: Bridging Research and Community in Public Health
Dr. Angela Bermúdez-Millán, an associate professor-in-residence in the Department of Public Health Sciences at UConn, has built her career around direct, community-focused engagement. Her research addresses critical public health challenges like food insecurity and its related health impacts, with a particular focus on vulnerable populations. Central to her work is a community-based participatory framework that... Continue reading→
Dr. Jennifer Cavallari Awarded a New Grant to Enhance Safety in Construction
Dr. Jenn Cavallari, Associate Professor in Public Health Sciences and Co-Director of the Center for the Promotion of Health in the New England Workplace (CPH-NEW), a NIOSH Total Worker Health® (TWH) Center of Excellence, (Co-I) has been newly awarded a five-year grant in collaboration with CPWR: The Center for Construction Research and Training from the... Continue reading→