News - School of Public Health - University of Minnesota

Finding Good Food Close to Home

Minneapolis is one of the most livable cities in the country, yet many residents lack easy access to healthy food — SPH is changing that picture.

Federal Housing Voucher Program Reduces Binge Drinking in Girls, Raises it for Boys

A study by Associate Professor Theresa Osypuk examined how a program that helps people pay rent in private housing influences adolescent drinking behavior.

Hospital Data Shows Preterm Infants at High Risk for Maltreatment

Assistant Professor Susan Mason found that, compared to full-term babies, preterm infants had 1.6 times the risk of being re-admitted to the hospital within the first year of life for an injury suggestive of maltreatment.

Developing an Anti-Racism Medical School Curriculum

Assistant Professor Rachel Hardeman tested a methodology called Public Health Critical Race Praxis that helps researchers remain attentive to issues of equity in their work.

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Research News

U of M Receives $5.4 Million Gift to Address Supply of Critical Medicines Worldwide
by Charlie Plain on January 18, 2019 at 9:55 pm
Professor Michael Osterholm will lead research to improve the health care supply system’s ability to maintain a steady and adequate levels of critical medicines and supplies worldwide. […]
Employer-Sponsored Insurance Levels Stable Following ACA and Medicaid Expansion
by Charlie Plain on January 18, 2019 at 2:02 am
Research from Professor Jean Abraham showed expanded ACA and Medicaid health coverage options didn't prompt employers to drop health benefits to cut costs. […]
Implementation Stymies Use of Health Information Exchange Systems in Skilled Nursing Facilities
by Charlie Plain on January 17, 2019 at 9:54 pm
Assistant Professor Dori Cross found that the use of health information exchange portals in skilled nursing facilities is languishing due to multiple barriers to their timely and consistent use. […]
Staying Resilient in Farm Country
by Martha Coventry on January 14, 2019 at 2:00 pm
The Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center (UMASH) at the School of Public Health works with numerous partners to address stress in farmers, farm workers, and their families. […]