Antibiotic resistance is a big problem, in the human as well as the animal world. In fact, research has indicated that up to eight percent of β-Hemolytic Streptococcus (BHS) infections in animals are resistant to antibiotics like penicillin, which is the go-to treatment for BHS infection in humans. But veterinary […]
Parental rights laws are a hot-button topic. States vary greatly on what kind of mental health services clinicians and school counselors can provide to minors and how transparent they must be with parents. “There is so much misinformation and confusion about these laws,” said Katherine Drabiak, an attorney, medical ethics […]
USF College of Public Health health sciences major Gabriela Duque says her main goal as an adventure trip lead for the university’s office of Recreation & Wellness is to “break down the barriers that come with wanting to experience the great outdoors.” According to Duque, who’s led some eight trips […]
The 2023 hurricane season has officially begun and University of South Florida researchers are exploring ways to increase safety and preparedness across the state. The devastation from Hurricane Ian – a deadly Category 4 storm that made landfall in September 2022 – will be burned into the memories of many […]
The USF College of Public Health Master of Health Administration (MHA) program has received accreditation for a seven-year term through the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). “This accreditation represents the collaborative excellence and dedication of our team in the MHA program at the University of South Florida, […]
USF College of Public Health (COPH) doctoral student Rolando Trejos has recently been appointed to the editorial advisory board of the Annals of LGBTQ Public and Population Health journal, published by Springer Publishing. The Annals of LGBTQ Public and Population Health is a peer-reviewed online journal covering populational research on […]
The USF College of Public Health (COPH) welcomed master’s and doctoral students to a graduation ceremony presented at the college (and also livestreamed) to family, friends, students, faculty and staff on May 5. Dr. Donna Petersen, dean of the COPH, began the ceremony sharing the morning’s top news headlines. The dean noted […]
In 2006, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) formally recommended preconception care for both women and men. Yet men are often overlooked when it comes to smoking cessation counseling, blood pressure screenings, weight management guidance and other preconception care services. And the consequences can be dire. In fact, […]