Assistant Professor Rachel Hardeman co-authored an article that shows how the disclosure of a secret study of untreated syphilis in black men led many people to mistrust the medical system.
Charlie Plain
Study finds beta blockers ineffective in stopping COPD flare-ups
The study co-led by Professor John Connett revealed no beneficial effect of beta blockers on the overall risk of exacerbations and strong evidence that using the drug was associated with severe exacerbations requiring hospitalization.
Hitchcock (MHA ’11) named a Rising Star by Kansas City Business Journal
Neesha Hitchcock (MHA ’11) was named to the list highlighting executives having an impact early in their careers on business being done in cities throughout the nation.
Thirion (MPH ’18) named winner of 2019 Siggi Supports Entrepreneurs contest
Allison Thirion (MPH ’18) will receive a $10,000 grant to support her initiative, Nutrition Network.
Johnson (MHA ’07), Kirking (MHA ’12) named “rising stars” by Becker’s Hospital Review
Aaron Johnson (MHA ’07) and Adam Kirking (MHA ’12) were named rising stars as health care leaders under 40 years old by Becker’s Hospital Review.
Developing the “best class ever” of health care leaders
Justine Mishek (MHA ’03) shares her giving story and passion for impacting the next generation of health care leaders through philanthropy.
Volunteer Spotlight: Kenneth Jones (MHA ’03)
Kenneth Jones (MHA ’03) is the president of AMITA Health St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL, and serves as the vice chair of the MHA Alumni Association/Foundation.
Jalal (PhD ’13) receives Young Investigator award
Dr. Hawre Jalal, MD (PhD ’13) is the 2019 recipient of the Society for Medical Decision Making’s Young Investigator Award.
McKinney (MHA ’04), Santulli (MHA ’84), and Schuhardt (MHA ’89) elected to MHA Alumni Board
The MHA Alumni Association/Foundation is pleased to announce the election of Rachael McKinney (MHA ’04), Bill Santulli (MHA ’84), and Debbie Schuhardt (MHA ’89) to its board.
Raza (MHA ’18) named Lindenbaum cancer center director
Dr. Ahmad Raza (MHA ’18) has been named director of the Cheryl R. Lindenbaum Comprehensive Cancer Center at NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital.
Remembering George Kenneth (Ken) Gordon
Gordon was a faculty member who headed the Center for Long-Term Care Administration, one of six centers in the U.S. at the time.
Volunteer Spotlight: Neil Carlson (MS ’88)
Neil Carlson is a 1988 graduate of the industrial hygiene program and currently works at the University of Minnesota Department of Environmental Health and Safety as an industrial hygienist.
