A new School of Public Health study finds that people with unmet long-term care needs experience lower quality of life and less community engagement.
Research
SPH awards six Behavioral Health Seed Grants to support innovative research and policy solutions
The funded projects focus on topics including youth mental health, rural access to care, firearm violence prevention, and treatment for people experiencing homelessness.
New study to examine the effects of ransomware attacks on rural and safety-net hospitals
“This project will quantify the damage that ransomware attacks cause and move toward identifying ways to safeguard care delivery and patient safety when hospitals face cyberattacks,” said lead researcher Hannah Neprash.
Exploring the long-term health impacts of high-quality, affordable public housing
A new research project will link historical census records with health, mortality, and economic data to examine how living in public housing in the 1940s and 1950s influenced health and well-being later in life.
Study identifies key risk factors for dementia before age 65
Researchers found that several common health and lifestyle factors are associated with a higher risk of early-onset dementia, highlighting potential opportunities for prevention earlier in life.
SPH study finds 340B drug discount program has expanded far beyond Congress’s original intent
Researchers draw on historical records, internal memos, and firsthand interviews to trace the origins of the original purpose of the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
Restaurant inspection data could help prevent foodborne illness and outbreaks
New School of Public Health analysis argues restaurant inspection data could play a larger role in identifying risks and preventing outbreaks of foodborne illness
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.
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
