Emily Hause (MPH ’11) was recently awarded a fellowship from the University of Minnesota that was made possible by the Arthritis Foundation.
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Study to identify how common COVID-19 virus is among health care workers without symptoms
Associate Professor Ryan Demmer is leading a study to test 500 health care workers without symptoms of COVID-19 to see what proportion of them are actually infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the illness.
Kids or teen smokers are less likely to kick the habit as adults
Research led by Professor David Jacobs found that the younger people start smoking, the more likely they are to smoke daily as an adult — even into their 40s — and the harder it will be to quit.
Do stress and other factors affect how well people comply with social distancing?
A study led by Assistant Professor Gillian Tarr and Associate Professor Marizen Ramirez is surveying families and older adults to identify key factors that may affect how much people adhere to social distancing guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Can social media help people be happier, healthier, and well informed during COVID-19?
Researcher Jude Mikal is examining whether social media can be leveraged by users to exchange helpful information and resources, and provide beneficial socio-emotional support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Careers of Impact: Making Health a Human Right – Stephanie Yendell, DVM/MPH ’11
Stephanie Yendell (DVM/MPH-PHP ’11) supervises the Health Risk Intervention Unit at the Minnesota Department of Health and runs the Lead and Healthy Homes and Toxic Free Kids programs.
Volunteer Spotlight: Senka Hadzic (MPH ’08)
Senka Hadzic works as a project facilitator at the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI), volunteers on the SPH Alumni Society’s Opioid Work Group, and mentors SPH students.
Heavens (MHA ’04) named vice president for Ascension Health
Michelle Heavens (MHA ’04) was named the vice president of Operations, Clinical and Network Services for Ascension Health.
Tingey (MHA ’10) named COO for Henderson Hospital
Ryan Tingey (MHA ’10) was named the chief operating officer (COO) for Henderson Hospital in Henderson, NV.
Alozie (MPH ’10) named CMO for El Paso’s Del Sol Medical Center
Ogechika Alozie (MPH ’10) was named the new chief medical officer (CMO) at Del Sol Medical Center in El Paso, TX.
Jones (MHA ’03) named to list of 50 African American leaders in health care to know
Becker’s Hospital Review named Ken Jones (MHA ’03) to its list highlighting African Americans who have taken on leadership roles across the country in hospitals, health systems, and national organizations.
Talking healthy eating habits with U of M
Professor Dianne Neumark-Sztainer talks about what healthy eating habits are, what parents can do to encourage their kids to have healthy eating habits, and more.
