https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/Recent posts from Public Health Newsen-usFri, 17 Jul 2026 13:53:57 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/medicine-was-the-start-public-health-the-destination.aspxAs an alumnus of the USF’s College of Public Health, Lucas “Luca” Hicks has built a career focused on improving the health of communities. While his academic focus initially pointed toward medicine, his experiences outside the classroom reshaped his trajectory.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthFri, 10 Jul 2026 10:19:22 Medicine was the start, public health the destinationAs an alumnus of the USF’s College of Public Health, Lucas “Luca” Hicks has built a career focused on improving the health of communities. While his academic focus initially pointed toward medicine, his experiences outside the classroom reshaped his trajectory.Luca Hicks, MPH (Photo courtesy of Hicks)https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/medicine-was-the-start-public-health-the-destination.aspxAlumni and Development,Community Health Sciences,Research and InnovationMaternal and Child Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/usf-team-applies-lessons-learned-from-senegal-health-care-project.aspxCan helping women of a small, poor African country with a high illiteracy rate also benefit others beyond its borders?Kurt LoftFri, 12 Dec 2025 10:44:21 USF team applies lessons learned from Senegal health care projectCan helping women of a small, poor African country with a high illiteracy rate also benefit others beyond its borders?Bajenu Gox volunteer discussing health concepts.https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/usf-team-applies-lessons-learned-from-senegal-health-care-project.aspxCommunity Health Sciences,Research and InnovationMaternal and Child Healthhttps://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.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/calvo.aspxRespiratory viruses are a major cause of early childhood illness, hospitalization and death around the world. Work by a team that includes a researcher at USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) could lead to countless lives saved.KURT LOFTFri, 07 Mar 2025 11:13:41 USF researcher explores link between illness in pregnancy and cognitive development of newbornsRespiratory viruses are a major cause of early childhood illness, hospitalization and death around the world. Work by a team that includes a researcher at USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) could lead to countless lives saved.3 people wearing maskshttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/calvo.aspxCommunity Health Sciences,Research and InnovationArlene Calvo,MPH,Maternal and Child Health,Online MPH,Panama,Public Health Practice,Salud Latina USFhttps://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.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/mchso-symposium-2025.aspxThe COPH's Maternal and Child Health Student Organization is set to host its annual symposium, themed “Nurturing the Next Generation: A Collaborative Approach to Maternal and Child Well-Being.”Caitlin KeoughFri, 07 Mar 2025 08:48:26 Empowering the future: COPH’s Maternal and Child Health Symposium inspires changeThe COPH's Maternal and Child Health Student Organization is set to host its annual symposium, themed “Nurturing the Next Generation: A Collaborative Approach to Maternal and Child Well-Being.”mother and baby on beachhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/mchso-symposium-2025.aspxCollege News,Community Health Sciences,Student LifeMCHSO,Maternal and Child Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/barley.aspxYaMaya Barley’s journey into becoming a double Bull at USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) is a story of passion, perseverance and a deep commitment to improving the well-being of communities. Originally from Rochester, N.Y., but raised in Tampa, Fla., Barley’s academic and professional path has been shaped by her desire to make a difference in public health.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthMon, 24 Feb 2025 09:26:31 Becoming a public health analystYaMaya Barley’s journey into becoming a double Bull at USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) is a story of passion, perseverance and a deep commitment to improving the well-being of communities. Originally from Rochester, N.Y., but raised in Tampa, Fla., Barley’s academic and professional path has been shaped by her desire to make a difference in public health.a headshot of a womanhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/barley.aspxAlumni and Development,Community Health SciencesBSPH,Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health,MPH,Maternal and Child Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/walsh.aspxEmily Walsh is a recent graduate from the USF College of Public Health (COPH) with a BSPH and a double minor in women and gender studies and global studies in diversity and education.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthFri, 24 Jan 2025 14:50:55 Emily Walsh makes history as the first student awarded with the Vincent Jackson Community Champion AwardEmily Walsh is a recent graduate from the USF College of Public Health (COPH) with a BSPH and a double minor in women and gender studies and global studies in diversity and education.a headshot of a womanhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/walsh.aspxAwards and Honors,Community Health Sciences,Student LifeBSPH,Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health,MPH,Maternal and Child Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/powis.aspxHow do women and men in poor countries educate themselves about pregnancy and childbirth? Do health care organizations give them enough accurate information to bring a baby safely into the world? Just as important, what are the “roles’’ of the mother and father in the delivery of a newborn?KURT LOFTFri, 10 Jan 2025 15:10:43 USF professor shines light on men’s often misunderstood roles in maternal support in SenegalHow do women and men in poor countries educate themselves about pregnancy and childbirth? Do health care organizations give them enough accurate information to bring a baby safely into the world? Just as important, what are the “roles’’ of the mother and father in the delivery of a newborn?A father and young child. https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/powis.aspxCommunity Health Sciences,Research and InnovationMaternal and Child Health,Richard Powishttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/apha-research.aspxStudents from the COPH were recognized for their exceptional contributions to public health research and practice at the 2024 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting in Minneapolis in October. Their innovative work ranged from road safety and genomics to food security and maternal and child health.Caitlin KeoughMon, 25 Nov 2024 10:07:16 COPH students and alumni shine at APHA 2024 with prestigious awards and groundbreaking researchStudents from the COPH were recognized for their exceptional contributions to public health research and practice at the 2024 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting in Minneapolis in October. Their innovative work ranged from road safety and genomics to food security and maternal and child health.grouphttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/apha-research.aspxCollege NewsAPHA,Advanced Practice Leadership,Delta Omega,DrPH,ICER,MPH,Maternal and Child Health,PhD,USF Genomicshttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/bmhw-2024.aspxThe COPH is part of global effort to eliminate Black maternal mortality with a week of events centered on the reproductive and birth justice movements. The initiative aims to amplify Black voices and experiences and foster dialogue for the health and well-being of Black mothers and birthing people.Caitlin KeoughFri, 22 Mar 2024 09:47:04 Celebrate the inaugural Black Maternal Health Week at the COPHThe COPH is part of global effort to eliminate Black maternal mortality with a week of events centered on the reproductive and birth justice movements. The initiative aims to amplify Black voices and experiences and foster dialogue for the health and well-being of Black mothers and birthing people.black pregnant woman at hospitalhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/bmhw-2024.aspxCollege News,Community EngagementBMHW,Black maternal health,Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health,Marshara Fross,Maternal and Child Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/mchso-symposium-2024.aspxThe COPH's Maternal Child Health Student Organization will host its 15th annual spring symposium this year from March 21-22. This year’s event titled, “Supportive Care Throughout Pregnancy: How We All Come Together," centers on how everyone has a part to play in ensuring mothers, birthing people and children are equitably cared for to become well and flourish.Caitlin KeoughFri, 23 Feb 2024 08:00:00 How do we provide supportive care throughout pregnancy? MCHSO aims to address this question at annual symposiumThe COPH's Maternal Child Health Student Organization will host its 15th annual spring symposium this year from March 21-22. This year’s event titled, “Supportive Care Throughout Pregnancy: How We All Come Together," centers on how everyone has a part to play in ensuring mothers, birthing people and children are equitably cared for to become well and flourish.Pregnant woman with child and father at a prenatal appointment. https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/mchso-symposium-2024.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research and Innovation,Student LifeKiannyz Morales Rios,MCHSO,Maternal and Child Health,Reproductive Justice