Study Suggests Common Tool for Measuring Socioeconomic Disparities May be Flawed
A recent study by UAlbany School of Public Health researchers published in the journal Health Affairs suggests that a common tool used to assess socioeconomic disadvantages may suffer from serious flaws.
May 2023 SPH Research Report
A collection of the University at Albany's School of Public Health research from May 2023.
Public Health Student Works “Glocally” to Improve Health and Nutrition of Refugees
Through the School of Public Health’s Glocal Initiative, two undergraduate students recently interned at the West Hill Refugee Welcome Center in the Capital Region, where they worked to help improve the health and nutrition of Afghan, Sudanese and Burmese refugees.
Internship Focus: Perinatal, Reproductive and Sexual Health with the State Health Department
MPH students Samantha Van Buren and Abbi Zalucky are interning at the health department’s Bureau of Perinatal, Reproductive and Sexual Health, working on projects related to postpartum depression screening and advancing social justice and health equity through policy building.
Student Advising at its Best
Four outstanding staffers were honored this week with the Provost’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Academic Advising.
Students Present Internship and Research Experiences at Poster Day 2023
On April 27 in the Campus Center Ballroom, over 75 public health students presented on their internship and research experiences for the School of Public Health’s 32nd annual Poster Day, part of UAlbany Showcase.
Epidemiology PhD Student Examines Risk of Medications Taken to Improve Sleep During Pregnancy
Phd student Meredith Howley recently defended her PhD research on medication use during pregnancy and birth defects.
SPH Professor Receives Awards for Community Collaboration & Public Engagement
UAlbany School of Public Health’s Janine Jurkowski was recently awarded the Dinnie Shanley Award from the Food Pantries of the Capital District, which is dedicated to Shanley’s spirit of collaboration and support in the fight against food insecurity.