Public Health News

COPH faculty, students advocate for worker health during Washington, D.C. visit
Faculty from the USF College of Public Health (COPH) recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with federal legislators and discuss priorities related to worker health and safety, highlighting the impact of federally supported occupational health programs.
March 5, 2026College News

HPV vaccine success in Panama reveals new questions about cervical cancer mortality
Researchers from the COPH are examining how vaccination, screening and health system factors are shaping cervical cancer trends in Panama, offering new insights into progress toward eliminating the disease.
March 6, 2026Community Health Sciences, Research and Innovation

USF researcher strives to de-bug parasitic problem in Florida
Most of us have a healthy fear of bugs, at least those for whom a nasty toxin, sting or bite can mean a trip to the hospital.
March 5, 2026Epidemiology, Research and Innovation