The chapter is co-directed by MHA student Robert Hayes and advised by Assistant Professor Bjorn Berg.
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Amuasi (PhD ’14, MS ’14, MPH ’07) talks about snake bite victims
John Amuasi (PhD ’14, MS ’14, MPH ’07) recently spoke with the media about community practices that lead to poor outcomes for snake bite victims.
Sabina (MHA ’10) named COO for HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball
Congratulations to Robert Sabina (MHA ’10) for being named chief operating officer for HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball in Tomball, TX.
Schmidt (MHA ’09) named administrator of Sevier Valley Hospital
Brent Schmidt (MHA ’09) was named the new administrator of Intermountain Sevier Valley Hospital in Richfield, UT.
Facebook postings by breast cancer patients initially surge, then decline over time
Study researcher Jude Mikal speculates that patients may reduce their general posting due to finding cancer-specific support groups or feeling guilty about asking for help.
U.S. rural breast cancer patients must routinely travel long distances for treatment
PhD student Colleen Longacre discovered that patients living in rural areas traveled, on average, nearly three times as far as woman living in urban areas for radiation treatment.
Facebook good source of emotional — but not material — support for breast cancer patients
Researcher Jude Mikal found that Facebook friends are initially eager to provide emotional support but that their support steadily declines over time.
SPH creates one of nation’s first American Indian Public Health and Wellness Certificates
The certificate introduces students to the American Indian health care and services system and teaches them to work respectfully and effectively with federally recognized Tribes and American Indian communities.
Henderson (MHA ’17) named VP of Cottage Health Support Services
Congratulations to Nick Henderson (MHA ’17) for being named vice president of Support Services for Cottage Health.
SPH News Headlines — December 2019
Recent media coverage of School of Public Health faculty, researchers, students, and post-doctoral fellows.
SPH News Headlines — November 2019
Recent media coverage of School of Public Health faculty, researchers, students, and post-doctoral fellows.
Group aims to increase use of qualitative data in UMN health research
Quali-tea is organized by SPH researchers Jude Mikal, Dori Cross, Stuart Grande, and Katie White and is offering presentations on the benefits and use of qualitative data starting in February.
