Table of Contents Summer 2008

Feature: Notes from the field
SPH students are serving communities around the world this summer. Their journeys—and the lessons from their field experiences—will shape their public health practice for years to come.

From the Dean
Dean John Finnegan, Jr., discusses Commencement 2008 and our students' summer international field experiences.

Research News
New blood test links damaged LDL ("bad") cholesterol to higher risk of metabolic syndrome; job-based health premiums rose 10 times faster than incomes over five years; U.S. team helps lower risk of infections in Republic of Georgia hospitals; and more.

School News
Minnesota Health Commissioner addresses Class of 2008; Public Health Institute features global health perspective; state funds approved for research into taconite worker health.

Philanthropy
The Marguerite Queneau Scholarship Endowment honors a public health nutrition pioneer and supports student and faculty development.

Alumni News
Alumnus marks five years in public health in Zambia; SPH alumnae closing health care gap for Somalis in Minnesota; time to volunteer as a 2008-2009 SPH mentor.

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