PhD student Collin Calvert led a survey of various stakeholders to learn why they think violent encounters between law enforcement and young black men occur in their communities.
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Qualitative data can help explain complex or conflicting results in climate-health studies, improve interventions
Researcher Jude Mikal co-authored a commentary describing how qualitative information can complement quantitative data to help scientists understand what people are thinking and valuing when experiencing climate-related stressors.
Child participation in organized activities interferes with family meals
The study by researcher Nicole Larson revealed parents who said they experienced moderate to high interference with having family meals also reported lower family meal frequency, greater difficulty scheduling family meals, and more fast-food intake.
Harrison (MPH ’13) joins UN’s Food and Agricultural Organization
Megan Harrison will be supporting low- and middle-income countries to develop national food-based dietary guidelines.
Disordered eating in adolescence linked to higher BMI levels in adulthood
Postdoctoral fellow Cynthia Yoon led the study which showed that adolescents who engaged in two or more disordered eating behaviors, such as frequent dieting, had higher BMI levels in adulthood than those who did not use those behaviors.
Researchers call for updates to obesity pregnancy guidelines
Associate Professor Jamie Stang co-wrote a commentary calling for the review of the U.S. guidelines to assure they reflect current research and thinking as well as factor in the diversity of women across the country.
Volunteer Spotlight: Ron Pearson (MS ’85 )
Ron Pearson is a 1985 graduate of the environmental health program and currently serves as the secretary for the SPH Alumni Society Board of Directors and volunteers on the Engagement Committee.
Welcome new MHA instructors
The Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program is pleased to welcome four new instructors this spring: Cari Worner (MHA ‘00), Matt Johannsen (MHA ’17), Michael Troy, and Matt Anderson.
SPH students and faculty participating in U Chapter of Institute for Healthcare Improvement
The chapter is co-directed by MHA student Robert Hayes and advised by Assistant Professor Bjorn Berg.
Amuasi (PhD ’14, MS ’14, MPH ’07) talks about snake bite victims
John Amuasi (PhD ’14, MS ’14, MPH ’07) recently spoke with the media about community practices that lead to poor outcomes for snake bite victims.
Sabina (MHA ’10) named COO for HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball
Congratulations to Robert Sabina (MHA ’10) for being named chief operating officer for HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball in Tomball, TX.
Schmidt (MHA ’09) named administrator of Sevier Valley Hospital
Brent Schmidt (MHA ’09) was named the new administrator of Intermountain Sevier Valley Hospital in Richfield, UT.
