UAlbany-led Study Finds Exposure to Sun, Heat and Humidity Can Exacerbate Symptoms of Mental Disorders
Interdisciplinary team links NYS Mesonet weather data and emergency department visits to predict patient risk
Colombian Veterinarian Completes 10-Week Public Health Training Program in NY
ALBANY, N.Y. (August 16, 2022) – Collaborations between the University at Albany School of Public Health and partner universities in Latin America have led to meaningful educational dialogues and exchanges, with a visiting veterinarian from Colombia recently completing a 10-week internship at the New York State Department of Health.
UAlbany Conducts Largest Study on COVID-19 Symptoms & Deaths Among U.S. Healthcare Workers
ALBANY, N.Y. (August 15, 2022) – A recent study led by the UAlbany School of Public Health examined COVID-19 symptoms and deaths among healthcare workers to better understand the impact of COVID-19. It is one of the few studies—and the largest to date—that assesses fatality and symptoms for U.S. healthcare workers.
Health Communication: 5 Questions with Jamie Reedy
DrPH student Jamie Reedy is completing a doctoral practicum with the Translational Research Team at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Her work focuses on the various applications of health communication with a primary emphasis on translating information and evidence from academic papers into actionable messages for the public.
Preventing and Reducing Childhood Obesity in the Capital Region
ALBANY, N.Y. (August 3, 2022) - Melissa Toback, a Master of Public Health (MPH) student at the School of Public Health, is helping to prevent and reduce childhood obesity in the Capital Region by providing low-income families with access to local produce and nutrition education.
New Report Calls for Expanded PFAS Testing for People With History of Elevated Exposure, Offers Advice for Clinical Treatment
Testing for exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, should be offered to patients who are likely to have a history of elevated exposure — such as those exposed to PFAS through their work or who live in areas with known PFAS contamination, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The report was developed by the Committee on Guidance on PFAS Testing and Health Outcomes, which includes UAlbany’s Erin Bell.
July 2022 SPH Research Report
A collection of the University at Albany's School of Public Health research from July 2022.
COVID-19 May Be a Trigger for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
ALBANY, N.Y. (July 25, 2022) - UAlbany researcher Roxana Moslehi from the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics is conducting important investigations on myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) to better understand the illness, including its potential connection to cancer, auto-immune disease, and long-haul COVID-19.