https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/Recent posts from Public Health Newsen-usSun, 19 Jul 2026 14:46:41 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/coph-community-shows-out-at-2026-usf-health-student-awards-ceremony.aspxStudents, faculty, staff and programs from the COPH were among those recognized for their leadership, service and impact during the 2026 USF Health Student Awards Ceremony, held April 22 at the Marshall Student Center.Caitlin KeoughMon, 27 Apr 2026 08:58:30 COPH community shows out at 2026 USF Health Student Awards CeremonyStudents, faculty, staff and programs from the COPH were among those recognized for their leadership, service and impact during the 2026 USF Health Student Awards Ceremony, held April 22 at the Marshall Student Center.awards on tablehttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/coph-community-shows-out-at-2026-usf-health-student-awards-ceremony.aspxAwards and Honors,Community Health Sciences,Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences,Student LifeActivist Lab,Ann Joyce,Christine McGuire-Wolfe,Covering Florida,Janice Zgibor,Karen Liller,Lifelong Learning Academy,Xonjenese Jacobshttps://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/2025/logan.aspxMost of us keep our distance from people with a cold, flu, COVID-19 or other nasty conditions, but what about those who meet them up close, often under stressful circumstances? How do first responders stay healthy in otherwise unhealthy places?KURT LOFTMon, 24 Feb 2025 09:57:36 USF student aims to protect emergency respondersMost of us keep our distance from people with a cold, flu, COVID-19 or other nasty conditions, but what about those who meet them up close, often under stressful circumstances? How do first responders stay healthy in otherwise unhealthy places?A group of people smilinghttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/logan.aspxGlobal - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences,Research and Innovation,Student LifeChristine McGuire-Wolfe,Epidemiology,Global Communicable Diseases,MPH,infection controlhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/fema-grant.aspxDr. Christine McGuire-Wolfe was awarded a $100,000 grant from FEMA for the Port Richey Fire Department. The funds were used to purchase a new mobile command unit/air truck and breathing apparatus, enhancing the department's response capabilities.Caitlin KeoughMon, 22 Jul 2024 08:00:22 Faculty effort yields new equipment for local fire departmentDr. Christine McGuire-Wolfe was awarded a $100,000 grant from FEMA for the Port Richey Fire Department. The funds were used to purchase a new mobile command unit/air truck and breathing apparatus, enhancing the department's response capabilities.mobile command unit trailerhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/fema-grant.aspxAwards and HonorsChristine McGuire-Wolfe,Pasco County,infection controlhttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/enhancing-infection-control-emergency-responders-year-1-progress-icer-collaborativeThe Infection Control for Emergency Responders (ICER) Collaborative addresses infection prevention and control gaps for emergency medical services and firefighters, enhancing infection control through tailored training, advisory boards and interagency collaboration based on year one findings.External ArticleMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:26:36 Enhancing infection control for emergency responders: Year 1 progress of the ICER CollaborativeThe Infection Control for Emergency Responders (ICER) Collaborative addresses infection prevention and control gaps for emergency medical services and firefighters, enhancing infection control through tailored training, advisory boards and interagency collaboration based on year one findings.EMS and firefighters running to ambulancehttps://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/view/enhancing-infection-control-emergency-responders-year-1-progress-icer-collaborativeCollege NewsChristine McGuire-Wolfe,ICER,infection control