https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/Recent posts from Public Health Newsen-usSat, 17 Oct 2026 05:01:53 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/leprosy.aspxMost of us think of leprosy as an ancient disease, the afflicted banished to colonies cut off from society. It still lingers today, but is being cornered, treated and cured through creative medical approaches.KURT LOFTWed, 11 Dec 2024 17:56:55 New report by COPH researchers outlines effort to eliminate leprosy from EcuadorMost of us think of leprosy as an ancient disease, the afflicted banished to colonies cut off from society. It still lingers today, but is being cornered, treated and cured through creative medical approaches.a headshot of a manhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/leprosy.aspxResearch and InnovationSantiago Hernandez Bojorgehttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/migration-conference.aspxThe COPH played a prominent role in the first-ever International Symposium on Migration and Health in the Americas, held Sept. 9-10 at the City of Knowledge in Panama. Led by Dr. Arlene Calvo, the event brought together experts from across the Americas to address the growing intersection of migration and public health, with Panama as a key focal point.Caitlin KeoughMon, 23 Sep 2024 09:14:50 International symposium explores migration and health in the AmericasThe COPH played a prominent role in the first-ever International Symposium on Migration and Health in the Americas, held Sept. 9-10 at the City of Knowledge in Panama. Led by Dr. Arlene Calvo, the event brought together experts from across the Americas to address the growing intersection of migration and public health, with Panama as a key focal point.Drs. Arlene Calvo, Ana Rivière Cinnamond, Yoran Grant-Greene, Jean Francois Aguilera and Beatriz Padilla after a panel discussion. (Photo by Violeta Villar Liste) https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/migration-conference.aspxCollege NewsArlene Calvo,Romina Beltran,Santiago Hernandez Bojorgehttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/nurses-ptsd-covid.aspxAs part of his doctoral training, Santiago Hernandez Bojorge embarked on a research project examining the prevalence and risk factors for PTSD among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic.Donna CampisanoMon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Nurses, PTSD and the COVID-19 pandemicAs part of his doctoral training, Santiago Hernandez Bojorge embarked on a research project examining the prevalence and risk factors for PTSD among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic.health care worker in protective gear tending to patient with mask in a hospital bedhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/nurses-ptsd-covid.aspxCollege News,Research and InnovationAdriana Campos,COVID-19,Derek Wildman,Doctoral Students,Jason Beckstead,Jeegan Parikh,Nurses,PTSD,PhD,Santiago Hernandez Bojorge,Student Research,global communicable disease