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.
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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
New study underscores importance, effectiveness of federal support for tracking foodborne illnesses
New research analyzed how CDC programs which offer support to states improved their ability to detect, investigate, and combat incidences of foodborne illnesses
New study will explore detoxifying effects of watercress in people exposed to high levels of air pollution
School of Public Health researchers will collaborate with Chiang Mai University in Thailand to examine how eating the vegetable watercress may help detoxify harmful air pollutants in the human body
Where Research Meets Practice: A Decades-Long Partnership Between the School of Public Health and Minnesota Department of Health
“It’s a huge asset and a strength for the school,” said Assistant Professor Melanie Firestone. “It’s not common for schools to have such a close, collaborative relationship with their state health department.”
