Your University of South Florida College of Public Health (COPH) colleagues are excited to see you at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting in Atlanta. We want to celebrate with all of you participating in the largest gathering of public health scholars and professionals in the country! The last time APHA […]
The USF College of Public Health (COPH) staff working on the recently launched, interdisciplinary Disease Intervention Specialist Training Academy (DISTA) has received a USF Outstanding Staff Award. DISTA offers public health professionals additional training and skill development to help advance their careers. The COPH recipients include Andres Abril, Ann Marie […]
Originally from the Midwest, USF College of Public Health (COPH) alum Michelle Pizarro and her family moved to Largo, Fla., when she was an infant. After graduating with her bachelors in humanities and religious studies from USF in 2007, Pizarro said she wanted to learn more in a different field. […]
Two USF College of Public Health (COPH) staff members took on new leadership positions with the Florida Public Health Association (FPHA), the professional organization for public health workers in Florida. The leaderships changes took effect during the FPHA’s annual meeting, held in Orlando in July. Allison Rapp, MPH, moved to […]
The USF College of Public Health’s (COPH) master of health administration (MHA) program held its inaugural MHA Pinning Ceremony and Reception to honor and celebrate the commitment of its students on Sept. 22. Sponsored by Tampa General Hospital and MHA Advisory Board members, the ceremony, brought together faculty, staff, alumni […]
Dr. Donna Petersen, dean of the USF College of Public Health (COPH), delivered the college’s annual State of the College address in person to a packed Samuel P. Bell, III auditorium on Sept. 22. This year’s presentation highlighted the college’s people, passion and potential. “Our people are the foundation of everything […]
The USF College of Public Health (COPH) lost a dear friend and colleague with the recent passing of Dr. Steven Mlynarek. In lieu of flowers, he asked that you consider a donation to the Jade Lynn Mlynarek Endowment Fund at Shodair Children’s Hospital in Helena, Mont. You may direct donations […]
The USF College of Public Health is saying farewell to one of its esteemed faculty members, Dr. William Sappenfield, a USF Distinguished Professor and director of the Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative (FPQC) and the Chiles Center, both housed within the college and dedicated to cutting-edge research and education promoting the […]