Lauren Gilchrist (MPH ‘08) is the Executive Vice President of External Affairs for Planned Parenthood North Central States.
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Strickland awarded first Vesley Scholarship
Catherine Vesley established the Donald and Catherine Vesley Scholarship for Environmental Health to honor the legacy of the late SPH professor and help future generations of students.
Workforce turnover contributes to health care physician trend towards working in larger practices
A study by Assistant Professor Hannah Neprash found that in the largest practices of over 50 physicians, more than 2.5 physicians entered for every one who exited.
Diners want better access to restaurant inspection information
PhD student Melanie Firestone found that 94% of people want easy access to restaurant inspection information and most would use it when choosing where to eat.
In U.S., premature death rates highest in rural counties with majority black or indigenous populations
Assistant Professor Carrie Henning-Smith found that rural U.S. counties with a majority of non-Hispanic black and majority American Indian/Alaska Native residents had up to double the rates of premature death compared with rural counties with a majority non-Hispanic white residents.
Oostra (MHA ’89) and Walker (MHA ’95) named to list of 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare
Randy Oostra (MHA ’89) and Annette Walker (MHA ’95) were named to Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare in 2019.
Wells (MHA ’84) receives ACHE 2019 Senior Executive Award
Mary Ellen Wells (MHA ’84) received the 2019 Regent’s Award for Senior Executives from the American College of Healthcare Executives-Minnesota Chapter.
Coleman (PhD ’05) receives Gustavus Distinguished Alumni Citation
Congratulations to Kelly Coleman (PhD ’05) for receiving the Distinguished Alumni Citation from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN.
Folsom presents prestigious Keys Lecture at American Heart Association conference
Professor Aaron Folsom was honored by the American Heart Association with the opportunity to present the 2019 Ancel Keys Memorial Lecture during the organization’s scientific sessions in November.
Pets may add to the stress of gay and bisexual prostate cancer patients
PhD student Morgan Wright found that prostate cancer patients with only cats or only dogs scored lower in mental health wellbeing compared to people who didn’t own pets.
Oral bacteria may reveal risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Associate Professor Ryan Demmer led a study that identified oral bacteria linked to changes in blood glucose levels.
Volunteer Spotlight: Brigid Riley (MPH ‘98)
Brigid Riley (MPH ‘98) is an organizational coach and founded B. E. Riley Consulting in 2011 to support others in moving their important work forward.
