https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/Recent posts from Public Health Newsen-usTue, 18 Aug 2026 19:00:07 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-shines-at-national-maternal-and-child-health-conference.aspxUSF College of Public Health students and faculty attended the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) conference in Washington, D.C., where experts gathered to discuss strategies for improving the health and wellbeing of women, children and families.Kurt LoftMon, 15 Jun 2026 09:43:36 USF shines at national maternal and child health conferenceUSF College of Public Health students and faculty attended the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) conference in Washington, D.C., where experts gathered to discuss strategies for improving the health and wellbeing of women, children and families.group of peoplehttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-shines-at-national-maternal-and-child-health-conference.aspxAlumni and Development,Community Health Sciences,Research and Innovation,Student LifeCenter of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health,Cheryl Vamos,Richard Powis,Vickie Dugathttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-trio-recognized-as-50-hoops-legends-for-leadership-beyond-the-court.aspxThree faculty members from the COPH have been inducted into the 50 Hoops Legends, a nationwide network recognizing leaders who use basketball as a platform for service, mentorship and community impact.Caitlin KeoughTue, 24 Feb 2026 09:04:15 USF trio recognized as 50 Hoops Legends for leadership beyond the courtThree faculty members from the COPH have been inducted into the 50 Hoops Legends, a nationwide network recognizing leaders who use basketball as a platform for service, mentorship and community impact.four womenhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-trio-recognized-as-50-hoops-legends-for-leadership-beyond-the-court.aspxAwards and Honors,Community Health SciencesMarshara Fross,Ronee Wilson,Vickie Dugathttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/coph-awarded-3-million-grant.aspxThe COPH has been selected as a recipient of the Connecting Kids to Coverage Outreach and Enrollment Cooperative Agreement Program. USF joins a group of 25 grantees awarded a total of $66 million to enhance child health coverage over the next five years. USF’s grant, totaling $3 million, will support comprehensive outreach efforts across Florida.Dr. Vickie DugatWed, 20 Aug 2025 00:38:16 USF COPH awarded $3 million grantThe COPH has been selected as a recipient of the Connecting Kids to Coverage Outreach and Enrollment Cooperative Agreement Program. USF joins a group of 25 grantees awarded a total of $66 million to enhance child health coverage over the next five years. USF’s grant, totaling $3 million, will support comprehensive outreach efforts across Florida.group of women at tabling eventhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/coph-awarded-3-million-grant.aspxCollege NewsConnecting Kids to Coverage,Covering Florida,Vickie Dugat,Xonjenese Jacobshttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/flckf-convenings.aspxFlorida Covering Kids and Families leads two statewide efforts: the Covering Florida Navigator Program and Connecting Kids to Coverage. Together, these programs collaborate with state agencies and community stakeholders to provide outreach, education and enrollment assistance for the Federally Facilitated Marketplace, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program.Caitlin KeoughFri, 09 May 2025 15:06:52 COPH hosts statewide convenings to advance children’s health coverage in FloridaFlorida Covering Kids and Families leads two statewide efforts: the Covering Florida Navigator Program and Connecting Kids to Coverage. Together, these programs collaborate with state agencies and community stakeholders to provide outreach, education and enrollment assistance for the Federally Facilitated Marketplace, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program.two people looking at computerhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/flckf-convenings.aspxCommunity EngagementChiles Center,Deanna Wathington,Florida Covering Kids and Families,Steve Freedman,Vickie Dugat