Dental Therapists Improving Capacity and Efficiency of Dental Teams
A recent study conducted by the Oral Health Workforce Research Center (OHWRC) at the University at Albany’s Center for Health Workforce Studies (CHWS) assessed the satisfaction of clinical providers, organizational administrators, and patients with dental therapists working at Apple Tree Dental in Minnesota, the first US state to authorize dental therapy practice statewide. Apple Tree Dental was among the first employers of dental therapists, employing them since 2012.
Undergraduate Student Interns at the New York State Senate
ALBANY, N.Y. (June 3, 2022) - Public health major Shaniya Morrison interned with Senator Samra Brouk (55th District) at the New York State Senate, where she gained critical experience for her future in public health policy and management— and now works for Senator Brouk as a legislative aide.
‘University at Albany Week’ Airs on WAMC’s The Academic Minute
The Academic Minute features professors at different colleges/universities around the world, keeping listeners abreast of what's new and exciting in higher education research.
Georgian Students Complete Coursework at UAlbany as Part of International Training Program
ALBANY, N.Y. (May 27, 2022) - A collaboration between UAlbany, SUNY Downstate, and Tbilisi State University—funded by the National Institutes of Health Fogarty International Center— brings scientists from the country of Georgia to New York’s Capital Region to receive rigorous training on interventions and strategies to enhance health programs related to HIV/AIDS.
Hands-On Learning at the School of Public Health
At the UAlbany School of Public Health, students gain practical and applicable hands-on experience through internships and research. Here are some examples of recent student work.
May 2022 SPH Research Report
A collection of the University at Albany's School of Public Health Research from May 2022.
Valerie Bolivar is retiring
Valerie Bolivar, assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, is retiring! A huge congratulations and thank you to Dr. Bolivar for her many years of service to the School of Public Health. You will always be a part of our SPH family!
Prescribing Physical Activity to Improve Arthritis Management
A free, live webcast on Monday, May 9, 2022 from 9-10 a.m. from the Center for Public Health Continuing Education.