SPH in the News for the Week of August 7, School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota

SPH in the News for the Week of August 7

Monday, August 7
Michael Osterholm, School of Public Health, was quoted by the Fort Wayne News Sentinel about government programs to prevent bioterrorist attacks.  This story has appeared in several other outlets across the country.

Tuesday , August 8
Michael Osterholm, School of Public Health, was quoted in the Sacramento Bee, International News Service, and Philadelphia Daily News about bioterrorism prevention.

David Jacobs, School of Public Health, was mentioned on Voice of America News about research on the health benefits of drinking coffee.

Wednesday, August 9
Michael Osterholm, School of Public Health, was quoted in the Star Tribune about bioterrorism.

Roger Feldman, School of Public Health, was quoted on Minnesota Public Radio about health care programs.

Thursday, August 10
Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, School of Public Health, appeared on WCCO Radio this morning discussing research on the link between body image and weight control behaviors in teenagers.  She was also quoted on eMaxHealth.com and MedPage Today.

Lynn Blewett, School of Public Health, was quoted by the Associated Press, United Press International and the Orlando Sentinel about a program that provides health insurance for low-income children.  This article has appeared in outlets across the country.  She was also mentioned on WCCO-Radio and WBBM-Radio in Chicago.

David Jacobs, School of Public Health, was quoted by All Headline News about the benefits of drinking moderate amounts of coffee.

Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, School of Public Health, is scheduled to be interviewed on WCCO Radio tomorrow morning discussing research on the link between body image and weight control behaviors in teenagers.

Alan Hirsch, School of Public Health, was quoted by the International News Network about a study done on blood vessels and heart problems.

Friday, August 11
Alan Hirsch, School of Public Health, was quoted in the PakTribune about a study on an early indicator of heart problems.

Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, School of Public Health, was interviewed on CNN about teens and healthy eating.


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