Recent media coverage of School of Public Health faculty, researchers, students, and post-doctoral fellows.
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Hardeman honored with U’s human rights and social justice award
Assistant Professor Rachel Hardeman received the Josie R. Johnson Human Rights and Social Justice Award from the University’s Office for Equity and Diversity during a ceremony on Nov. 4.
Volunteer Spotlight: Liesl Hargens (MPH ’07)
Liesl Hargens is a 2007 graduate of the epidemiology program and a passionate global health care leader with more than 20 years of experience in strategy and market access in medical device, hospital, clinic, and payer environments.
Estimating undiagnosed abnormal heart rhythm cases in older adults
A study of people age 74-84 by recent graduate Mary Rooney (PhD ’19) found that 2.5% of them had an undiagnosed hearth rhythm problem called atrial fibrillation.
Study finds suicide rates increasing nationwide
A new study from SHADAC senior research fellow Colin Planalp shows that suicide rates from 2000 through 2017 have increased by 35% in the U.S.
New testing method helps protect workers — and their skin — from harmful chemicals
Assistant Professor Susan Arnold co-developed a method to objectively evaluate and determine if workplace surfaces are ‘clean’ or contaminated by chemicals that can trigger skin allergies.
Talking Alzheimer’s awareness with Joseph Gaugler
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and Professor Joseph Gaugler answers questions about what Alzheimer’s is, its symptoms, and risk factors.
Helping Those with Hearing Loss
Dr. Luqman Lawal (MPH ’14) was recently interviewed by KNXV-TV in Phoenix about the work he’s doing to fight hearing loss around the world.
Remembering Dar W. Vriesman (MHA ’72)
Master of Healthcare Administration from Univ of MN in 1972 and was CEO of Northfield Hospital (MN) and CEO of St. John’s Lutheran Care Center and President of Lutheran Affiliated Services (Mars PA). He was Vice-President of Lutheran Medical Center (Wheat Ridge, CO) and developed their Senior Services program. Following his retirement, he served as interim pastor for three churches in the Denver area.
Vriesman’s career included serving as CEO of Northfield Hospital in Minnesota, a member of the Colorado State Commission on Aging, and as interim pastor for three churches in the Denver area.
Project identifies Minnesota’s uninsured to help them obtain coverage
The project led by Professor Kathleen Call has released the data profiling the uninsured in communities across the state as well as an interactive Excel workbook and clickable map.
Shorter and longer sleep durations linked to heart health risk in older women
A study led by postdoctoral research fellow Kelsie Full found that woman who slept less than seven hours had higher risk cardiovascular disease and other health issues.
SPH News Headlines — September 2019
Recent media coverage of School of Public Health faculty, researchers, students, and post-doctoral fellows.
