The USF College of Public Health (COPH) announced it has received a $100,000 gift from Florida Healthy Kids to establish an endowed fund in honor of the late Samuel P. “Sam” Bell, the college’s founder. The gift will fund scholarships for doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows at the college studying […]
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 […]
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 (COPH) recently brought together roughly 40 health care marketplace Navigators—specially trained people who help those searching for health insurance “navigate” the enrollment process—and representatives of health education partners from around the state to meet, network and, most importantly, collaborate. The meeting took place in […]
The DrPH Public Health and Clinical Laboratory Science and Practice program at the University of South Florida College of Public Health is uniquely designed to meet the needs of working laboratory professionals and strengthen the pipeline of public health laboratory leaders. We discussed the origins of the program, APHL’s pivotal involvement and its […]