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SPH student research highlights growing medical care needs among refugees arriving in Minnesota
New student-led research examines the healthcare needs of newly arrived refugee populations in Minnesota
SPH receives $12M funding award to study online dementia caregiver support programs
The five-year study seeks to address a growing public health challenge as the number of Americans living with dementia continues to rise and more families take on caregiving responsibilities at home.
Improving Radon Testing to Reduce Lung Cancer Risk
MPH student Megan Bruns’ research project examines behavioral factors that influence whether Minnesota residents test their homes for radon, a leading cause of lung cancer.
Five years after its founding, SPH’s Center for Public Health Systems continues to strengthen the nation’s health infrastructure
Through research, evidence generation, technical assistance, and direct support to health departments, CPHS has emerged as a national leader in strengthening the public health workforce.
SPH’s Ellen Demerath receives University of Minnesota President’s Award for Outstanding Service
The prestigious award recognizes leadership in community-engaged research, student mentorship and public service
The current generation of teens is getting less sleep than ever
While teenagers at every age reported less sleep in recent decades, Black and Latino teens are now less likely than white peers to get adequate sleep, and disparities have increased since the mid-2000s
SPH students get a front-row seat to the legislative process at the State Capitol
Organized by the School of Public Health Student Senate, “Day at the Capitol” introduces students to the legislative process and the growing role of politics in public health.
New study to examine how childhood disadvantage and lead exposure shapes dementia risk later in life
SPH researchers seek to uncover a link between early childhood economic status, lead exposure, and dementia risk
Encouraging dieting and weight loss can shape youth body image into adulthood
New SPH study finds that “weight talk”—comments that encourage dieting—from family members and romantic partners declines with age but continues to harm body satisfaction into adulthood
Six School of Public Health students recognized for their leadership by the University
SPH students receive the UMN President’s Student Leadership & Service Award
School of Public Health study uncovers new link predicting who will likely develop blood clots
New study uses large-scale blood protein analysis to uncover new clues about why dangerous blood clots form
