PFAS pose health concerns across the country, and new research co-led by the University of Minnesota could provide a revolutionary solution to cleaning up so-called “forever chemicals” that continue to be one of the most challenging environmental health issues of our time.
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New study reveals the hidden time burden faced by medical patients
For many cancer patients, travel and waiting times exceeded the amount of time they received treatment
New study confers neighborhood score for both proximity and size of nearby parks, revealing disparities among Twin Cities neighborhoods
A new study factored in the total acreage of parkland in metro communities to develop a new metric called Urban Park Oases—areas with more greenspace that the study found to be disproportionately located in wealthier, whiter neighborhoods
SPH course applies a public health lens to alcohol and substance use challenges
Fundamentals of Alcohol and Drug Abuse equips undergraduates with the knowledge to understand and address current and emerging issues in substance use
Opening Doors: How a Minnesota Accessibility Law Became a Blueprint for Inclusion
Groundbreaking research from the School of Public Health helped drive Minnesota’s early accessibility law, setting a precedent for inclusive design nationwide.
New study reveals overpayments and underparticipation in federal relief program after major cyberattack affecting healthcare
School of Public Health study shows that the federal response to a devastating cyberattack that affected thousands of healthcare providers across the country was uneven and failed to provide relief to hundreds of rural and unaffiliated hospitals.
Expert Alert: Updates to hemp-derived THC in Minnesota
Colin Planalp, a senior researcher at the School of Public Health Cannabis Research Center, is available to comment on the potential impact of the new legislation from Congress that could affect Minnesota’s cannabis market by banning hemp-derived THC products.
Study warns federal funding cuts could debilitate local public health
UMN School of Public Health study shows that proposed federal spending cuts could leave many U.S. communities—especially rural ones—without the resources to sustain even basic public health protections
“Improving Care Through Improv” brings joy while passing along vital skills to dementia care partners
School of Public Health staff helped bring family caregivers, health-care professionals, students, researchers, and aging-services leaders to the Wilder Foundation in Saint Paul for a hands-on improv workshop blending humor, communication science, and dementia-care training
Talking rural healthcare with University of Minnesota
To mark National Rural Health Day on November 20, University of Minnesota School of Public Health Associate Professor Carrie Henning-Smith, who specializes in health and healthcare in rural communities, discusses the unique challenges and opportunities related to addressing rural health and well-being.
New grant will help researchers explore the use of spiritual care in the Veterans Health Administration
School of Public Health and Veterans Administration (VA) researchers will analyze how chaplains provide spiritual care at VA health systems
Talking farmer mental health with University of Minnesota
Extension Educator Emily Krekelberg and SPH Professor Jeff Bender, director of the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center (UMASH), share what you need to know about farmer mental health.
