Artemisinin combination therapies (ACTs) have greatly decreased deaths caused by Plasmodium falciparum malaria, a mosquito-borne disease that accounts for roughly 90 percent of the world’s malaria mortality. But Plasmodium falciparum is becoming increasingly resistant to ACTs, making an already dangerous parasite even more threatening. “Like antibiotic drugs used to treat other microbial infections, […]

The USF College of Public Health (COPH) welcomed master’s and doctoral  students to a graduation ceremony presented at the college (and also livestreamed here) to family, friends, students, faculty and staff on Aug. 5. Dr. Tricia Penniecook, COPH associate professor and vice dean for faculty affairs and development, began the ceremony what public health can […]

The number of Americans 65 and older will more than double by 2060—and not everyone has a shot at living out their golden years with good health and well-being. Recognizing that public health professionals are poised to promote longer and healthier lives for all Americans, Drs. Marissa Levine, a USF […]

According to a new study led by USF College of Public Health (COPH) PhD student Zailing Xing, premature menopause (defined as menopause occurring before age 40) increases the risk of all-cause death by 53 percent and reduces lifespan by nearly two years compared to women without premature menopause. The study, […]

The Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative (FPQC), housed within USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), has one mission: to give Florida’s mothers, infants and families the best health outcomes possible via perinatal care that’s respectful, equitable, high quality and evidence based. The FPQC partners with perinatal-related organizations, individuals, health professionals, advocates, […]

Matthew Strohhacker had an early introduction to public health. “When I was 16, “ Strohhacker said, “I was an intern at University Hospital in Cleveland working closely with their head of colorectal surgery.” While midway through his undergraduate degree at the University of Cincinnati, Strohhacker reconnected with a mentor through […]

Even before COVID-19 reared its head, roughly 50 percent of U.S. adults reported experiencing measurable levels of loneliness. Social isolation and loneliness are at epidemic levels, reports U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, prompting his office to recently issue a Surgeon General Advisory to raise awareness about the health impacts […]

The USF College of Public Health’s Dr. Rita DeBate won the Advancing Health Equity Award at the American College Health Association’s annual conference in June for her poster, “Examining Mental Health Among Multiply Minoritized College Students: The Need for Intersectional Approaches.” The award acknowledges her exceptional work in identifying and […]