https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/Recent posts from Public Health Newsen-usThu, 21 May 2026 07:04:39 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/lvad.aspxOne in three Americans are overweight, which has created a crisis of life-threatening complications from obesity, such as high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes and cardiac disease.KURT LOFTMon, 24 Mar 2025 10:46:16 USF student gets to the heart of obesityOne in three Americans are overweight, which has created a crisis of life-threatening complications from obesity, such as high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes and cardiac disease.a person smiling with a posterhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/lvad.aspxResearch and Innovation,Student LifeBSHShttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/akahoho.aspxDelaenam Akahoho, a proud double Bull alumna of USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), has charted a path from her childhood. Growing up in Okeechobee, Fla., Akahoho’s experiences with community and public health challenges have shaped her commitment to improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthFri, 07 Mar 2025 10:33:06 Alumna Delaenam Akahoho's path to public healthDelaenam Akahoho, a proud double Bull alumna of USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), has charted a path from her childhood. Growing up in Okeechobee, Fla., Akahoho’s experiences with community and public health challenges have shaped her commitment to improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations.a headshot of a womanhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/akahoho.aspxAlumni and Development,Biostatistics and Data Sciences,Community Health Sciences,EpidemiologyBSHS,Biostatistics,Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health,Delaenam Akahoho,Epidemiology,MPH,Maternal and Child Healthhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/innovation-scholars-students-explore-careers.aspxAs a health sciences major hoping to become a physical therapist, Tongta Vachara knew it would be challenging to gain professional experience. So, when she heard about the Innovation Scholars Career Exploration Program, she immediately signed up.External ArticleFri, 10 Jan 2025 14:46:26 First-year students explore careers in the communityAs a health sciences major hoping to become a physical therapist, Tongta Vachara knew it would be challenging to gain professional experience. So, when she heard about the Innovation Scholars Career Exploration Program, she immediately signed up.two women smiling for selfiehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/innovation-scholars-students-explore-careers.aspxStudent LifeBSHShttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/angel-turner.aspxFor Angel Turner, a mother of four and a bachelor’s in public health student at the COPH, education is more than just an academic pursuit—it’s a testament to resilience and determination. Born and raised in Tampa, Turner has faced numerous challenges on her journey but continues to excel both as a student and a mother.Caitlin KeoughThu, 22 Aug 2024 14:20:45 COPH student balances motherhood, career and passion for public healthFor Angel Turner, a mother of four and a bachelor’s in public health student at the COPH, education is more than just an academic pursuit—it’s a testament to resilience and determination. Born and raised in Tampa, Turner has faced numerous challenges on her journey but continues to excel both as a student and a mother.Angel Turnerhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/angel-turner.aspxStudent LifeAngel Turner,BSHS,BSPH,Black Maternal Health Week,Delta Omega,Health Scholarshttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2023/coph-graduates-heroes.aspxThe USF College of Public Health (COPH) welcomed master’s and doctoral students to a graduation ceremony presented at the college to family, friends, students, faculty and staff on Dec. 8.Caitlin KeoughFri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 The COPH graduates 558 public health heroesThe USF College of Public Health (COPH) welcomed master’s and doctoral students to a graduation ceremony presented at the college to family, friends, students, faculty and staff on Dec. 8.text: graduates dressed in graduation attirehttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2023/coph-graduates-heroes.aspxCollege News,Student LifeAmelia Phillips,Arabel Severe,BSHS,BSPH,Class of 2023,Donna Petersen,DrPH,Excellence in Teaching Award,Global Health Practice,Graduation,Janice Zgibor,MPH,Marlene Joannie Bewa,Patrick Rodriguez,PhD,Sarah Starr