https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/Recent posts from Public Health Newsen-usWed, 13 May 2026 05:37:26 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://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/2024/alumnitracy.aspxOriginally from Cleveland , USF College of Public Health (COPH) alumna Tracey Rummel moved to San Diego before eventually settling in Tampa, Fla. There, Rummel was introduced to public health through her 20-year career in microbiology.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthThu, 07 Mar 2024 15:51:50 Transitioning careers: One alum’s path from microbiology to public healthOriginally from Cleveland , USF College of Public Health (COPH) alumna Tracey Rummel moved to San Diego before eventually settling in Tampa, Fla. There, Rummel was introduced to public health through her 20-year career in microbiology.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/alumnitracy.aspxAlumni and Development,College NewsAlumni,Tracy Rummelhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/depression-black-youth.aspxBlack American youth have disproportionately higher rates of depression when compared to youth of other races. The reasons, says Dr. Xonjenese Jacobs, a USF College of Public Health alum and current director of Florida Covering Kids & Families, are multifaceted.Donna CampisanoFri, 23 Feb 2024 08:00:00 How parenting impacts the incidence of depression among Black youthBlack American youth have disproportionately higher rates of depression when compared to youth of other races. The reasons, says Dr. Xonjenese Jacobs, a USF College of Public Health alum and current director of Florida Covering Kids & Families, are multifaceted.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/depression-black-youth.aspxCollege News,Research and InnovationAlumni,Black Youth,Depression,Florida Covering Kids & Families,Mental Health,Xonjenese Jacobshttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/booth-heparin.aspxHeparin dosing is challenging say pharmacists like Dr. Deborah Booth, a USF College of Public Health graduate who earned her MPH in December, because patient-specific factors, such as age or weight, can alter the medication’s properties.Donna CampisanoMon, 12 Feb 2024 15:25:21 COPH grad works to lower heparin medication errorsHeparin dosing is challenging say pharmacists like Dr. Deborah Booth, a USF College of Public Health graduate who earned her MPH in December, because patient-specific factors, such as age or weight, can alter the medication’s properties.IV drip in hospitalhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/booth-heparin.aspxAlumni and Development,College News,Research and InnovationAlumni,Global Disaster Management,Humanitarian Relief and Homeland Security,MPH,Medication Errors,Pharmacyhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/beemanalumniprofile.aspxAlthough born in Kansas, USF College of Public Health (COPH) alumnus Sean Beeman considers Trophy Club, Texas, his hometown. And being a competitive swimmer in high school gave him the jumpstart to join the Navy and serve as a search and rescue swimmer for 14 years, which eventually led him down a lifelong path of military service and public health.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthSun, 11 Feb 2024 08:30:36 From swimmer to soldier: the public health journey of Lt. Col. Sean BeemanAlthough born in Kansas, USF College of Public Health (COPH) alumnus Sean Beeman considers Trophy Club, Texas, his hometown. And being a competitive swimmer in high school gave him the jumpstart to join the Navy and serve as a search and rescue swimmer for 14 years, which eventually led him down a lifelong path of military service and public health.a headshot of a military manhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/beemanalumniprofile.aspxAlumni and DevelopmentAlumni,Ellen Daley,PhD,Sean Beeman,Thomas Unnaschhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/doorisalumniprofile.aspxUSF College of Public Health (COPH) alumnus Captain Matthew Dooris just recently earned his Certification as a Protection Professional was also awarded his third Meritorious Service Medal by the U.S. Coast Guard in July 2022 .Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthMon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Captain Matthew Dooris’ career in the Coast Guard shaped by public healthUSF College of Public Health (COPH) alumnus Captain Matthew Dooris just recently earned his Certification as a Protection Professional was also awarded his third Meritorious Service Medal by the U.S. Coast Guard in July 2022 .a man in the military headshothttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/doorisalumniprofile.aspxAlumni & Development,College NewsAlumni,Matthew Dooris,USF COPHhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/xonjenese-ckf.aspxDr. Xonjenese Jacobs, who received her DrPH degree from the USF College of Public Health (COPH) in 2022, has been named faculty administrator/director of Florida Covering Kids & Families (FL-CKF).Donna CampisanoMon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Florida Covering Kids & Families names COPH alum as new directorDr. Xonjenese Jacobs, who received her DrPH degree from the USF College of Public Health (COPH) in 2022, has been named faculty administrator/director of Florida Covering Kids & Families (FL-CKF).USF Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/xonjenese-ckf.aspxCollege News,Community EngagementAlumni,DrPH,Florida Covering Kids and Families,Health Care,Health Insurance,Navigators,Xonjenese Jacobs