Researcher’s On-the-Ground Environmental Health Work after 9/11 is Preserved in the Library of Congress
ALBANY, N.Y (July 19, 2021) – World Trade Center responders’ stories have been collected and donated to the Library of Congress, and Research Associate Professor Lloyd Wilson’s first-hand account responding to environmental health issues has been included.
ASPPH Releases Data Report: Programs, Practices, and Policies on Scholarly Teaching and Learning
ALBANY, N.Y. (July 15, 2021) – An Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) task force, which includes UAlbany’s Mary Gallant, has released a report on scholarly teaching and learning in public health. The report’s goal is to assist ASPPH member schools to assure strong teaching for optimal student learning outcomes.
What happens when contact tracers can't reach someone?
Chris Joseph began his work as a contact tracer while he was completing his MPH. Over a year later, now as an MPH graduate, he works as an information gatherer for Covid-19 response. Information gatherers play an important role to ensure that contact tracers have the best information possible to contact cases.
Meet Oyenike Ilaka: Public Health Graduate & Medical Student
Oyenike Ilaka completed her undergraduate degree in public health at UAlbany. Now, she's a medical student at Albany Medical College, with big plans to make a difference in the health of communities.
Meet Sue Kaczor, Public Health Subject Librarian
Meet Sue Kaczor, public health subject librarian. School of Public Health students are encouraged to reach out to Sue about our library collections and how to access them. There are many services available through our University Libraries that can help you succeed in and out of the classroom!
Interdisciplinary Research Partnership at UAlbany Aids Albany County Mental Health Program
A new pilot program launched last week to meet the needs of those experiencing mental health crises in the Hilltowns of Albany County is aided by researchers in the School of Public Health and the School of Social Welfare.
SPH Dean Authors CNN Opinion Article on COVID-19 Delta Variant
David Holtgrave, Dean of the School of Public Health, recently authored an opinion piece published by CNN that discusses why "we must urgently pivot our policy, programmatic and communication efforts to address the novel challenges now posed by the Covid-19 Delta variant before it becomes even more widespread."
Public Health Students & Alumni Launch Podcast
ALBANY, N.Y. (June 7, 2021) – Students and alumni from the University at Albany School of Public Health have developed a podcast to discuss important topics related to public health. The podcast, named “Healthy Conversations”, features experts from across the public health field.