https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/Recent posts from Public Health Newsen-usThu, 08 Oct 2026 12:44:24 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/thomas-bernard-retires-after-nearly-four-decades-of-service-to-occupational-health-and-safety.aspxAfter nearly four decades of teaching, research and service at the USF College of Public Health (COPH), Dr. Thomas Bernard, professor in the Department of Health Policy and Systems Management, will retire Aug. 31.Caitlin KeoughMon, 24 Aug 2026 09:30:00 Dr. Thomas Bernard retires after nearly four decades of service to occupational health and safetyAfter nearly four decades of teaching, research and service at the USF College of Public Health (COPH), Dr. Thomas Bernard, professor in the Department of Health Policy and Systems Management, will retire Aug. 31.manhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/thomas-bernard-retires-after-nearly-four-decades-of-service-to-occupational-health-and-safety.aspxCollege News,Health Policy and Systems ManagementDonna Petersen,Natalie Preston,Nolan Kimball,Sunshine ERC,Thomas Bernardhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/adolescent-sexual-assault-consent-laws.aspxCOPH's Dr. Katherine Drabiak’s new research explores how consent laws for adolescent sexual assault care vary across all 50 states.External ArticleMon, 29 Jun 2026 16:00:59 USF research highlights inconsistencies in state laws on adolescent consent after sexual assaultCOPH's Dr. Katherine Drabiak’s new research explores how consent laws for adolescent sexual assault care vary across all 50 states.evidencehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/adolescent-sexual-assault-consent-laws.aspxHealth Policy and Systems Management,Research and InnovationKatherine Drabiakhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-health-care-management-students-earn-third-place-in-regional-case-competition.aspxA team of students from the COPH's health care management programs earned third place in the 2026 Healthcare Leader Development Case Competition, hosted by the American College of Healthcare Executives of South Florida.Caitlin KeoughMon, 08 Jun 2026 09:23:57 USF health care management students earn third place in regional case competitionA team of students from the COPH's health care management programs earned third place in the 2026 Healthcare Leader Development Case Competition, hosted by the American College of Healthcare Executives of South Florida.grouphttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-health-care-management-students-earn-third-place-in-regional-case-competition.aspxAwards and Honors,Health Policy and Systems Management,Student LifeZachary Pruitthttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-study-emphasizes-role-of-workplace-information-during-a-health-crisis.aspxDuring a public health emergency, who do people trust to deliver accurate, life-saving information – politicians, the press, the government?Kurt LoftMon, 27 Apr 2026 09:45:29 USF study emphasizes role of workplace information during a health crisisDuring a public health emergency, who do people trust to deliver accurate, life-saving information – politicians, the press, the government?Employees wearing COVID-19 masks.https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-study-emphasizes-role-of-workplace-information-during-a-health-crisis.aspxHealth Policy and Systems Management,Research and Innovation,Student LifeCOVID-19,Claudia Parvanta,MPH,Taylor Dineharthttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-team-joins-national-competition-to-improve-health-care-for-colorectal-cancer.aspxStudents from the University of South Florida’s College of Public Health (COPH) and Taneja College of Pharmacy (TCOP) are developing novel, interdisciplinary approaches in the screening, treatment and survivorship of a cancer that kills more than 55,000 people each year in the United States.Kurt LoftThu, 09 Apr 2026 11:57:38 USF team joins national competition to improve health care for colorectal cancerStudents from the University of South Florida’s College of Public Health (COPH) and Taneja College of Pharmacy (TCOP) are developing novel, interdisciplinary approaches in the screening, treatment and survivorship of a cancer that kills more than 55,000 people each year in the United States.The USF CLARION team,https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-team-joins-national-competition-to-improve-health-care-for-colorectal-cancer.aspxGlobal - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences,Health Policy and Systems Management,Student LifeChristine McGuire-Wolfe,Rays H.J. Jianghttps://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 Practice