Dr. Ira Richards, a USF College of Public Health (COPH) professor who specialized in toxicology, and Dr. Lillian Stark, a veteran of the Florida Department of Health Bureau of Laboratories, the 2005 COPH Florida Outstanding Woman in Public Health and a past adjunct assistant professor at the college, recently passed […]
DAYTONA BEACH — In 1997, Linda Merrell helped create a program for Florida children that continues to provide health insurance to millions of low-income kids across the state. In 2014, Merrell got involved when abused children and victims of sexual assault in Volusia and Flagler counties were at risk of losing counseling services. Over the […]
During the first full week of April each year, the American Public Health Association brings together communities across the United States to observe National Public Health Week (NPHW). It’s a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation. To celebrate […]
The USF College of Public Health (COPH) has named Cynthia M. Harris, PhD, the 2022 Florida Outstanding Woman in Public Health. The college bestows the award each year to a woman whose career accomplishments and leadership contribute significantly to the field of public health in Florida. Harris received the award at the USF […]
TAMPA, Fla. (April 1, 2022) – The University of South Florida (USF) College of Public Health has named Cynthia M. Harris, PhD, the 2022 Florida Outstanding Woman in Public Health. The college bestows the award each year to a woman whose career accomplishments and leadership contribute significantly to the field of public health […]
The USF College of Public Health (COPH) is part of a national effort to create the healthiest nation in one generation. USF Bulls and members of the local community are invited to join the movement and get involved today! Each year National Public Health Week (NPHW)is held during the first […]
More than twenty-five years ago, the American Public Health Association (APHA) sponsored its first National Public Health Week (NPHW) to honor those working tirelessly (and often behind the scenes) to improve the public’s health. The USF College of Public Health followed suit, recognizing their own hardworking students, faculty, alumni, staff and other […]
The USF College of Public Health (COPH) is part of a national effort to create the healthiest nation in one generation. USF Bulls and members of the local community are invited to join the movement (virtually) and get involved today! Each year National Public Health Week is held during the first full […]