Research from Associate Professor Sayeh Nikpay found that hospitals are contracting with pharmacies to offer discounted drugs through a safety-net program in areas where patients who rely on the program are less likely to reside.
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Adolescent use of muscle-building supplements linked to later steroid use and other issues
The study co-authored by Professor Dianne Neumark-Sztainer found that young people who used protein supplements were also two to five times more likely to use steroids.
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.
Study shows Black infants at risk for poor birth outcomes across Minnesota
Researcher Bert Chantarat found that structural racism is harming the health of Black babies no matter where they live in Minnesota.
Three SPH researchers earn Rural Health Awards
Professor Katy Backes Kozhimannil, Associate Professor Carrie Henning-Smith, and PhD student Julia Interrante were named recipients of 2022 Rural Health Awards presented by the National Rural Health Association.
Talking Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza with Jeff Bender
Professor Jeff Bender answers key questions about Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), or bird flu, an extremely contagious viral illness that affects both wild birds and livestock, such as chickens and turkeys.
The University of Minnesota honors Ruby Nguyen
The University of Minnesota has given Associate Professor Ruby Nguyen the 2022 Horace T. Morse-University of Minnesota Alumni Association Award for Outstanding Contributions to Undergraduate Education.
Lisa Harnack Inducted into the UMN Academy for Excellence in Health Research
Irina Stepanov is Now a Distinguished McKnight University Professor
The University of Minnesota has named renowned tobacco researcher Irina Stepanov a Distinguished McKnight University Professor for her global work to prevent cancer.
Addressing Racial Inequalities in Maternal and Infant Care
Birthing people people of color and their babies face inequitable quality of care. Associate Professor Rachel Hardeman is working hard to change that picture.
Black Maternal Health Matters
Minnesota Public Health Corps coming to Minnesota to bridge gaps exacerbated by COVID-19
SPH is a partner in the new program aiming to increase immediate capacity within the public health field and create a diverse pipeline of future public health employees.
