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.
Research
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
Pandemic boosted wages for the lowest-earning workers in the healthcare sector
A new study of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on workers in the healthcare industry found that aides, assistants, and workers without a high school degree had the largest percentage growth in earnings following the pandemic
The fight against ‘forever chemicals’
Since the early 2000s, SPH professor Matt Simcik has worked to reduce chemical exposures by studying how PFAS move through the environment—and how to stop them.
New study recommends ways to strengthen the governmental public health workforce
New School of Public Health Study identifies challenges and recommends strategies to recruit, onboard, and retain public health employees at local health departments across the U.S.
Hidden hazards: study finds chemotherapy drug contamination in veterinary oncology clinics and on dogs
Chemotherapy drugs used to treat cancer in pets can remain on clinic surfaces and on the dogs receiving treatment, potentially exposing veterinary workers and pet owners to hazardous contamination.
New study finds a connection between eating whole-fat dairy products and better heart health
People who consumed greater amounts of whole-fat dairy products were less likely to have early signs of heart disease, according to a new School of Public Health study that challenges long-standing dietary advice to avoid whole-fat dairy products
Culturally tailored sexual health training boosts skills of health students
A groundbreaking new study from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health—the world’s first randomized controlled trial evaluating the effects of training medical, nursing, and midwifery students in Africa in comprehensive sexual health education—could also serve as a model for training health students worldwide
From Iranian power plants to Minnesota pig farms, SPH occupational hygienist aims to protect workers from hidden workplace hazards
When it comes to reducing exposure risks for agricultural workers, SPH’s Majid Bagheri Hosseinabadi brings a global perspective
Identifying “imposter participants” in research studies
New School of Public Health study includes recommendations for researchers to detect and protect against imposter participants—people who misrepresent themselves or fake eligibility requirements in order to participate in paid research studies
Faith communities fill gaps in mental health services
Congregations located in rural areas make an impact when they offer mental health care services but many rural congregations may not be well equipped to provide structured mental health support
Public health declarations on racism sparked local media coverage
New research found that such declarations led to a sharp—but temporary—increase in local TV news coverage of racism
