https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/Recent posts from Public Health Newsen-usTue, 10 Mar 2026 18:25:09 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-professors-textbook-earns-national-2025-book-of-the-year-honor.aspxDr. Zachary Pruitt, professor and alumnus of the USF College of Public Health, has been named a 2025 Book of the Year Award winner by the American Journal of Nursing (AJN), earning first place in the health care administration category for his textbook, Health Services Management: Competencies and Careers.Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:43:32 USF professor’s textbook earns national 2025 Book of the Year honorDr. Zachary Pruitt, professor and alumnus of the USF College of Public Health, has been named a 2025 Book of the Year Award winner by the American Journal of Nursing (AJN), earning first place in the health care administration category for his textbook, Health Services Management: Competencies and Careers.Dr. Zachary Pruitt beside an image of his textbook, a blue cover with a geometric design representing "balance".https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-professors-textbook-earns-national-2025-book-of-the-year-honor.aspxAlumni and Development,Health Policy and Systems Managementhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/the-business-of-better-health.aspxFor Will Steed, earning his master of health administration (MHA) from USF’s College of Public Health was the result of years of thoughtful reflection, gradual pivots and a long-standing connection to health care that began well before he ever stepped into a classroom.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthThu, 19 Feb 2026 09:42:09 The business of better healthFor Will Steed, earning his master of health administration (MHA) from USF’s College of Public Health was the result of years of thoughtful reflection, gradual pivots and a long-standing connection to health care that began well before he ever stepped into a classroom.Will Steed, MHAhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/the-business-of-better-health.aspxAlumni and Development,Health Policy and Systems Managementhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/asylum.aspxIf someone crosses the border into the United States, they might be described as a migrant, an immigrant, an illegal immigrant, a refugee, an alien or an asylum seeker. Are these distinctions important in shaping public opinion? Do they play a part in how these individuals are treated both personally and legally?KURT LOFTFri, 24 Oct 2025 10:29:29 USF professor addresses distortions in asylum law and safetyIf someone crosses the border into the United States, they might be described as a migrant, an immigrant, an illegal immigrant, a refugee, an alien or an asylum seeker. Are these distinctions important in shaping public opinion? Do they play a part in how these individuals are treated both personally and legally?University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/asylum.aspxHealth Policy and Systems Management,Research and InnovationKatherine Drabiakhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/fellow.aspxThe transition from graduate student to health care leader is a defining moment and for Kishan Patel and Amber Wilkison, it’s one they began preparing for well before receiving their MHA degrees from USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) in May 2025.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthFri, 01 Aug 2025 10:53:01 When MHA fellowships are a launching pad, not a finish lineThe transition from graduate student to health care leader is a defining moment and for Kishan Patel and Amber Wilkison, it’s one they began preparing for well before receiving their MHA degrees from USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) in May 2025.two people smilinghttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/fellow.aspxAlumni and Development,Health Policy and Systems ManagementMHAhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/coph-professor-brings-data-expertise-to-tgh-inaugural-analytics-academy.aspxDr. Troy Quast brought real-world insights to Tampa General Hospital’s new Analytics Academy, a six-week program designed to help managers apply data tools to improve health care delivery. His session focused on statistics, predictive analytics and productivity measures.Caitlin KeoughFri, 11 Jul 2025 10:26:33 COPH professor brings data expertise to TGH’s inaugural Analytics AcademyDr. Troy Quast brought real-world insights to Tampa General Hospital’s new Analytics Academy, a six-week program designed to help managers apply data tools to improve health care delivery. His session focused on statistics, predictive analytics and productivity measures.bald manhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/coph-professor-brings-data-expertise-to-tgh-inaugural-analytics-academy.aspxCollege News,Health Policy and Systems ManagementTampa General Hospital,Troy Quasthttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/drabiak-suicide.aspxEach year in the United States, nearly 50,000 people take their own lives by suicide – more than the total deaths from motor vehicle accidents, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These suicides often are tragic and violent. Others, however, happen in cooperation with medical professionals and are considered by many to be a peaceful and dignified end of life.KURT LOFTThu, 10 Jul 2025 14:53:02 USF professor argues case against physician-assisted suicideEach year in the United States, nearly 50,000 people take their own lives by suicide – more than the total deaths from motor vehicle accidents, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These suicides often are tragic and violent. Others, however, happen in cooperation with medical professionals and are considered by many to be a peaceful and dignified end of life.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/drabiak-suicide.aspxHealth Policy and Systems Management,Research and Innovationhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/wright.aspxFrom Iraq to Okinawa to the USF College of Public Health (COPH), David Wright’s path to public health has been defined by service, resilience and relationships.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthFri, 20 Jun 2025 13:24:25 Still serving: a sailor’s public health missionFrom Iraq to Okinawa to the USF College of Public Health (COPH), David Wright’s path to public health has been defined by service, resilience and relationships.a headshot of a manhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/wright.aspxHealth Policy and Systems Management,Student LifeCenter for Social Marketing,David Wright,Delta Omega,MPH,Public Health Practicehttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/wagner.aspxBorn in Orange Park and raised in Bradenton, Fla., Paul Wagner always knew he wanted to serve others—he just didn’t know what form that would take. It wasn’t until a course called “Careers in Public Health” at USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) that everything clicked.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthFri, 23 May 2025 09:39:05 Teaching policy, managing practiceBorn in Orange Park and raised in Bradenton, Fla., Paul Wagner always knew he wanted to serve others—he just didn’t know what form that would take. It wasn’t until a course called “Careers in Public Health” at USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) that everything clicked.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/wagner.aspxAlumni and Development,Health Policy and Systems ManagementMHAhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/kirby.aspxHeath Kirby knows exactly where he came from and exactly where he’s meant to be-- leading community health efforts as a proud alumna of USF’s College of Public Health (COPH).Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthFri, 09 May 2025 16:37:25 A hometown public health heroHeath Kirby knows exactly where he came from and exactly where he’s meant to be-- leading community health efforts as a proud alumna of USF’s College of Public Health (COPH).a headshot of a manhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/kirby.aspxAlumni and Development,Health Policy and Systems ManagementAlumni,Community Hub,Heath Kirby,MPH,Public Health Practicehttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/hsc.aspxEvery child deserves a positive start in life, and a team at USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), along with graduates from the school, want to point young people in right direction.KURT LOFTFri, 11 Apr 2025 11:43:40 COPH and Healthy Start aim to improve the mental health of young peopleEvery child deserves a positive start in life, and a team at USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), along with graduates from the school, want to point young people in right direction.people smiling with a posterhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/hsc.aspxHealth Policy and Systems Management,Research and InnovationBSPH,Health Services Research,MPH,PhD,Zachary Pruitthttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/quast.aspxUSF has joined the Consortium for Medical Marijuana Clinical Outcomes Research as its 11th member. As part of this development, President Rhea Law nominated the College of Public Health’s (COPH) professor Dr. Troy Quast to be the university’s representative on the Consortium Board.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthFri, 07 Mar 2025 10:59:49 Cannabis research board gets new member from COPHUSF has joined the Consortium for Medical Marijuana Clinical Outcomes Research as its 11th member. As part of this development, President Rhea Law nominated the College of Public Health’s (COPH) professor Dr. Troy Quast to be the university’s representative on the Consortium Board.a headshot of a manhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/quast.aspxHealth Policy and Systems Management,Research and InnovationConsortium for Medical Marijuana Clinical Outcomes Research,Troy Quasthttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/coph-departments.aspxFollowing months of planning and extensive faculty collaboration, the COPH received unanimous approval from the USF Faculty Senate to reorganize and reestablish its academic departments. This significant achievement marks a new chapter in the college’s commitment to excellence in public health education, research and practice.Caitlin KeoughMon, 10 Feb 2025 08:13:14 COPH launches new departments to advance education and researchFollowing months of planning and extensive faculty collaboration, the COPH received unanimous approval from the USF Faculty Senate to reorganize and reestablish its academic departments. This significant achievement marks a new chapter in the college’s commitment to excellence in public health education, research and practice.college buildinghttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/coph-departments.aspxBiostatistics and Data Sciences,College News,Community Health Sciences,Epidemiology,Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences,Health Policy and Systems ManagementAmy Stuart,Henian Chen,Jason Salemi,Karen Liller,Katherine Drabiak