https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/Recent posts from Public Health Newsen-usSat, 13 Jun 2026 07:52:46 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://theconversation.com/we-surveyed-1-500-florida-kids-about-cellphones-and-their-mental-health-what-we-learned-suggests-school-phone-bans-may-have-important-but-limited-effects-256970Dr. Chighaf Bakour co-authored a study of 1,500 Florida middle schoolers, revealing that how kids use their phones may matter more than whether schools ban them.External ArticleFri, 11 Jul 2025 11:23:50 Survey suggests school phone bans may have important but limited effectsDr. Chighaf Bakour co-authored a study of 1,500 Florida middle schoolers, revealing that how kids use their phones may matter more than whether schools ban them.kids and cell phoneshttps://theconversation.com/we-surveyed-1-500-florida-kids-about-cellphones-and-their-mental-health-what-we-learned-suggests-school-phone-bans-may-have-important-but-limited-effects-256970Epidemiology,In the Media,Research and InnovationChighaf Bakourhttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10995-025-04089-4​The editorial reflects on the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Journal's nearly 30-year commitment to advancing MCH. It emphasizes the journal's role in fostering a community dedicated to science and practice.External ArticleFri, 11 Apr 2025 08:45:07 The enduring mission of the MCH Journal: Affirming the right to science, practice and community in MCH​The editorial reflects on the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Journal's nearly 30-year commitment to advancing MCH. It emphasizes the journal's role in fostering a community dedicated to science and practice.woman and babyhttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10995-025-04089-4Community Health Sciences,In the MediaDonna Petersen,Maternal and Child Healthhttps://www.floridatrend.com/article/42418/the-role-of-artificial-intelligence-in-occupational-safety-and-health-practices-osh?fbclid=IwY2xjawIlgbVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHe1UJ-8a5GLl8RA0_wx9oYnHS9zZt3VgplShlAnaUtIqp2OKTkw4PEX42g_aem_SQ_kfT3ylzQ8P9-8gOCSrAIt has been feared by many that Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be taking over how we do business. However, AI has revolutionized the way businesses operate, transforming mundane tasks into efficient, data-driven processes. In today’s workplace, AI is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s an integral part of daily operations—especially in enhancing occupational safety and health practices.External ArticleMon, 24 Feb 2025 09:20:06 The role of artificial intelligence in occupational safety and health practicesIt has been feared by many that Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be taking over how we do business. However, AI has revolutionized the way businesses operate, transforming mundane tasks into efficient, data-driven processes. In today’s workplace, AI is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s an integral part of daily operations—especially in enhancing occupational safety and health practices.ai and handhttps://www.floridatrend.com/article/42418/the-role-of-artificial-intelligence-in-occupational-safety-and-health-practices-osh?fbclid=IwY2xjawIlgbVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHe1UJ-8a5GLl8RA0_wx9oYnHS9zZt3VgplShlAnaUtIqp2OKTkw4PEX42g_aem_SQ_kfT3ylzQ8P9-8gOCSrAIn the Media,USF SafetyFloridahttps://health.wusf.usf.edu/health-news-florida/2025-01-20/usf-public-health-expert-reflects-on-covid-19-in-the-u-s-after-five-yearsIt's hard to believe it’s been five years since the first COVID-19 case was reported in the United States. The COPH's Dr. Donna Petersen, professor and former dean, played a pivotal role in Tampa Bay's response. From early shutdowns to vaccine rollouts, her insights on collaboration, challenges and lessons learned offer valuable takeaways for future public health crises.External ArticleWed, 22 Jan 2025 15:58:55 USF public health expert reflects on COVID-19 in the U.S. after five yearsIt's hard to believe it’s been five years since the first COVID-19 case was reported in the United States. The COPH's Dr. Donna Petersen, professor and former dean, played a pivotal role in Tampa Bay's response. From early shutdowns to vaccine rollouts, her insights on collaboration, challenges and lessons learned offer valuable takeaways for future public health crises.man in hazmat suit getting temperature of man in carhttps://health.wusf.usf.edu/health-news-florida/2025-01-20/usf-public-health-expert-reflects-on-covid-19-in-the-u-s-after-five-yearsIn the MediaDonna Petersenhttps://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2024-10-30/two-tampa-brothers-share-experience-growing-up-undocumentedCOPH student Diego Dulanto Falcon and his brother, Leo, discuss with WUSF the fraught ways their immigration status marked their childhood, and how they carved a path forward.External ArticleFri, 08 Nov 2024 00:28:15 Two brothers in Tampa share their experience growing up undocumentedCOPH student Diego Dulanto Falcon and his brother, Leo, discuss with WUSF the fraught ways their immigration status marked their childhood, and how they carved a path forward.two men speaking with mics in a recording studiohttps://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2024-10-30/two-tampa-brothers-share-experience-growing-up-undocumentedIn the Media,Student Lifehttps://theconversation.com/what-is-a-frozen-embryo-worth-alabamas-ivf-case-reflects-bigger-questions-over-grieving-and-wrongful-death-laws-224721In the weeks since the Alabama Supreme Court held that embryos are “unborn children” under one state law, most attention has been focused on in vitro fertilization – whether the decision imperils parents’ attempts to create a family.External ArticleFri, 22 Mar 2024 11:30:15 What is a frozen embryo worth? Alabama’s IVF case reflects bigger questions over grieving and wrongful death lawsIn the weeks since the Alabama Supreme Court held that embryos are “unborn children” under one state law, most attention has been focused on in vitro fertilization – whether the decision imperils parents’ attempts to create a family.Frozen embyrohttps://theconversation.com/what-is-a-frozen-embryo-worth-alabamas-ivf-case-reflects-bigger-questions-over-grieving-and-wrongful-death-laws-224721In the MediaEthics,Fertility,Health Law,IVF,Katherine Drabiakhttps://www.wusf.org/health-news-florida/2024-01-31/4-2-million-floridians-aca-health-plans-open-enrollmentFlorida once again leads the nation in signups for health plans on the Affordable Care Act marketplace, with more than 4.2 million residents enrolling during the open enrollment period that ended earlier this month.External ArticleMon, 12 Feb 2024 00:11:04 Why Florida set a record in ACA signups for 2024. And how you can still enrollFlorida once again leads the nation in signups for health plans on the Affordable Care Act marketplace, with more than 4.2 million residents enrolling during the open enrollment period that ended earlier this month.Woman handing card to man in lab coat with clipboardhttps://www.wusf.org/health-news-florida/2024-01-31/4-2-million-floridians-aca-health-plans-open-enrollmentCollege News,In the MediaAffordable Care Act,Florida Covering Kids and Families,Health Insurance,Xonjenese Jacobshttps://www.tampabay.com/news/education/2023/10/10/usf-names-college-public-health-after-its-creator-sam-bell/The building that houses the University of South Florida’s College of Public Health will now bear the name of the school’s founder, the late legislator and advocate Sam Bell.External ArticleTue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 USF names College of Public Health building after former lawmaker Sam BellThe building that houses the University of South Florida’s College of Public Health will now bear the name of the school’s founder, the late legislator and advocate Sam Bell.USF college of public health Dean Peterson poses with President Law and Othershttps://www.tampabay.com/news/education/2023/10/10/usf-names-college-public-health-after-its-creator-sam-bell/College News,In the MediaRhea Law