School Clinicians Would Benefit from More Training in Opioid Misuse Interventions
ALBANY, N.Y. (January 10, 2021) – Schools play a critical role in opioid misuse prevention. However, a study from the School of Public Health found that school-based health center providers lack the training and confidence to successfully deliver opioid misuse interventions.
New York State Department of Health and UAlbany to Recruit Participants for National PFAS Health Study
The New York State Department of Health and the School of Public Health announced that residents in the Hoosick Falls area and the City of Newburgh are invited to take part in a national Multi-Site PFAS Health Study
Discarded Electrical Items Pose Threat to Children’s Health in Africa
ALBANY, N.Y. (January 3, 2022) – A review from UAlbany’s Department of Environmental Health Sciences in collaboration with the World Health Organization shows that discarded electronics and electrical equipment pose health threats to children in African counties where it is imported and dismantled under unsafe conditions.
SPH Faculty and Staff Recognized for Sustainability Work
ALBANY, N.Y. (December 21, 2021) - Each semester, the Terra Award is presented by UAlbany’s Office of Sustainability to a student, faculty and staff member who have contributed to advancing sustainability. This semester, John Justino and Lynne Greabell from the School of Public Health (SPH) received Terra Awards for their work
Lack of Internet Access May Be a Barrier for Covid-19 Vaccination
ALBANY, N.Y. (December 20, 2021) – While many providers rely on online systems to schedule vaccine appointments, a recent study from the School of Public Health shows that this may be a barrier for increasing Covid-19 vaccine uptake.
Research Report: December 10-16, 2021
A collection of the University at Albany's School of Public Health research from December 10-16, 2021.
SPH Research: Infants Experiencing Feeding Problems More Likely to Develop Developmental Delays
Infants who experience feeding problems are more likely to develop developmental delays later in childhood, according to a new study done in partnership with the University’s School of Public Health.
Racial and Ethnic Disparities Persist in HIV Diagnoses
While HIV infection rates are declining, a recent study done in partnership with the University shows that racial and ethnic disparities remain in HIV diagnoses among heterosexually active adults in the United States.