For many cancer patients, travel and waiting times exceeded the amount of time they received treatment
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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
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.
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
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.
Talking seasonal vaccines with School of Public Health Professor Rebecca Wurtz
Professor Rebecca Wurtz from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health shares her expertise on why the COVID-19 and flu vaccines are so important, and when the best time is to get vaccinated this year.
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
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
