Martha Coventry
Reducing risk of maternal health problems among Medicaid patients could have additional benefits in reducing disparities
Talking the baby formula shortage with the U of M
Since early May 2022, grocery stores and pharmacies across the U.S. have been scrambling to find supplies of infant formula, an essential food for babies up to six months of age who are not receiving breast milk.
Harvard honors Kozhimannil for her work in rural and maternal and child health policy
Professor Katy Backes Kozhimannil awarded the Aaka Pande and Sumit Majumdar Memorial Award
New Center Created to Help Strengthen Health Departments Across U.S.
SPH launched the Center for Public Health Systems (CPHS) to conduct field-defining public health systems research and to provide technical assistance and other services to support public health departments.
New Institute Poised to Advance Global Cancer Research and Prevention
New Institute Poised to Advance Global Cancer Research and Prevention
UMN and the School of Public Health honor Marizen Ramirez
In 2021, Marizen Ramirez received a Commuity-Engaged Scholar Award and was named the Leon S. Robertson Professor in Injury Prevention.
Hardeman named 2021 Bush Fellow
Associate Professor Rachel Hardeman was honored with a Bush Fellowship, which recognizes people for their accomplishments, commitment to inclusivity, and potential to do even more for their communities.
Kozhimannil named a Distinguished McKnight University Professor
The University of Minnesota awarded Professor Katy Backes Kozhimannil a Distinguished McKnight University Professorship for her scholarship, leadership, and impact in advancing healthy lives and greater equity in rural places and communities.
Wurtz named Distinguished University Teaching Professor
The University of Minnesota awarded Associate Professor Rebecca Wurtz with its highest education honor.
The U of M School of Public Health received a $5 million philanthropic gift from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota to establish the Center for Antiracism Research for Health Equity
The center is dedicated to addressing and uprooting structural racism’s impact on health and healthcare.
