Public Health graduates more than 135 new practitioners

After years of educating, nurturing, and leading by example, the University of South Florida (USF) College of Public Health welcomed more than 135 new practitioners to the field. […]

Donna Petersen ranks 21st in “100 Awesome Deans of Public Health”

  Donna Petersen, ScD, dean of the USF College of Public Health, ranked 21st on the “100 Awesome Deans of Public Health” list released by MPHProgramsList.com. “The criteria for our […]

USF Health volunteers rally for “Dr. Oz’s 15-Minute Physical”

USF Health was out in force to assist Dr. Oz when he visited Florida Hospital Pepin Heart Institute July 12 as part of his nationwide tour checking the health of […]

USF health professor comments on landmark Supreme Court healthcare law ruling [VIDEO]

Innovative group videoconferencing program may fill gap for HIV-positive women

The University of  South Florida College of Public Health is conducting the HER Study across four Florida counties In February 2009, Stephanie Marhefka, PhD, associate professor at the University of […]

Tai Chi increases brain size and benefits cognition in randomized controlled trial of Chinese elderly

The USF-led study suggests non-aerobic exercise and social interaction may reduce dementia risk Tampa, FL (June 19, 2012) — Scientists from the University of South Florida and Fudan University […]

USF Health Commencement Highlights

USF Health bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral students participated in several University of South Florida commencement ceremonies in the newly renovated Sun Dome over the weekend.   Surrounding family friends, faculty and […]

Public health graduates: Ivana Sehovic and Patrick Johnson

For The Sehovics, the USF College of Public Health is a family affair.  Mom Marina earned a master of public health in epidemiology (MPH) last summer.  And, daughter […]

Graduation 2012 Schedule of Events

  USF Health students celebrate graduation —  a milestone in their lifelong  journey of continuing education as health professionals.  Commencement times and other graduation-related activities are listed below: USF Health […]

Is there a Parkinson’s personality?

A new study by researchers at USF Health adds to a growing body of research suggesting that the risk for Parkinson’s disease may be higher among people with […]