Study researcher Jude Mikal speculates that patients may reduce their general posting due to finding cancer-specific support groups or feeling guilty about asking for help.
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U.S. rural breast cancer patients must routinely travel long distances for treatment
PhD student Colleen Longacre discovered that patients living in rural areas traveled, on average, nearly three times as far as woman living in urban areas for radiation treatment.
Facebook good source of emotional — but not material — support for breast cancer patients
Researcher Jude Mikal found that Facebook friends are initially eager to provide emotional support but that their support steadily declines over time.
SPH creates one of nation’s first American Indian Public Health and Wellness Certificates
The certificate introduces students to the American Indian health care and services system and teaches them to work respectfully and effectively with federally recognized Tribes and American Indian communities.
Henderson (MHA ’17) named VP of Cottage Health Support Services
Congratulations to Nick Henderson (MHA ’17) for being named vice president of Support Services for Cottage Health.
Group aims to increase use of qualitative data in UMN health research
Quali-tea is organized by SPH researchers Jude Mikal, Dori Cross, Stuart Grande, and Katie White and is offering presentations on the benefits and use of qualitative data starting in February.
Volunteer Spotlight: Lauren Gilchrist (MPH ‘08)
Lauren Gilchrist (MPH ‘08) is the Executive Vice President of External Affairs for Planned Parenthood North Central States.
Strickland awarded first Vesley Scholarship
Catherine Vesley established the Donald and Catherine Vesley Scholarship for Environmental Health to honor the legacy of the late SPH professor and help future generations of students.
Workforce turnover contributes to health care physician trend towards working in larger practices
A study by Assistant Professor Hannah Neprash found that in the largest practices of over 50 physicians, more than 2.5 physicians entered for every one who exited.
Diners want better access to restaurant inspection information
PhD student Melanie Firestone found that 94% of people want easy access to restaurant inspection information and most would use it when choosing where to eat.
In U.S., premature death rates highest in rural counties with majority black or indigenous populations
Assistant Professor Carrie Henning-Smith found that rural U.S. counties with a majority of non-Hispanic black and majority American Indian/Alaska Native residents had up to double the rates of premature death compared with rural counties with a majority non-Hispanic white residents.
Oostra (MHA ’89) and Walker (MHA ’95) named to list of 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare
Randy Oostra (MHA ’89) and Annette Walker (MHA ’95) were named to Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare in 2019.
