The MHA Alumni Association is saddened to share the passing of Edward C. Schott (MHA ’70), who died on Sept. 2 at age 75.
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Remembering Roger Starn (MHA ’55)
The MHA Alumni Association is saddened to share the passing of Roger Starn (MHA ’55).
Few online firearm listings require or conduct background checks
The study co-led by PhD student Ashley Hernandez found only 9% of the 4.9 million guns listed for sale online between 2008 and 2018 displayed evidence of a background check.
School of Public Health relaunching Center on Aging
The center, led by Professor Joseph Gaugler and Associate Professor Tetyana Shippee, will be an innovative home to those interested in aging research, education, services, and policy — within the School of Public Health, throughout the University, and for all stakeholders in Minnesota.
Volunteer Spotlight: Maria Bitanga (MPH ’16)
Bitanga volunteers on the SPH Alumni Society Board of Directors, chairs the Mentoring Committee, serves as a mentor in the award-winning SPH Mentor Program, and volunteers on the SPH 75th Anniversary Planning Committee.
Air pollution linked to increases in violent criminal behavior
Wortham (MHA ’15) earns University’s U40 leader award
Elliott Wortham (MHA ’15) is the 2019 recipient of the University of Minnesota Alumni Association’s U40 Alumni Leader award.
Interest in teaching leads Biostats student to Uganda
This past June, PhD student Adam Kaplan traveled to Kampala, Uganda to teach data analysis software classes at the “UMN Hub” in Mulago hospital.
Physicians more likely to prescribe opioids later in the day
Research from Assistant Professor Hannah Neprash shows primary care physicians are more likely to prescribe opioid painkillers as the day wears on and when they’re running behind schedule.
Culturally centered birth center improves value and equity in perinatal care
Assistant Professor Rachel Hardeman found the culturally centered care model of a Minneapolis birth center shows promise for delivering healthy babies and reducing racial inequities.
Wille (MHA ’05) appointed CEO of Munson Medical Center
Matt Wille (MHA ’05) will serve as president and CEO of Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI, starting in September.
School program in Ecuador successfully teaches kids about sexual abuse prevention
PhD student Gabriela Bustamante evaluated the program that uses games and play to teach children about self-esteem, personal boundaries, anatomy, and more.
