USF Public Health

#FeelGoodFriday for the COPH community 💚 Last month, students, faculty and programs from across the college were recognized at the 2026 USF Health Student Awards Ceremony for their leadership, service and impact! Read more: usf.edu/health/public-…

#USF nutrition expert Lauri Wright weighed in for a @PreventionMag article about a link between salt intake and brain health. @usfcoph Read more 🔽 prevention.com/health/memory/…

@Floridianpress highlights comments from #GVN Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sten Vermund (@usfcoph) noting the #hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship remains low risk to the general public. Read: ow.ly/rRwV50YXHUS #Hantavirus #GVN

What does it look like to bring a public health perspective into academic leadership? Alum Brandon Censon shares how his journey from clinical care to the dean’s office is shaped by prevention, education and community impact. usf.edu/health/public-…

A new study highlights how workplace communication played a critical role in shaping public understanding and response during a health crisis. Researchers examined how employees relied on, interpreted, and acted on information shared in the workplace. usf.edu/health/public-…

“Researchers have documented more than 2,500 chemical ingredients used to manufacture fragrances.” #USF toxicology expert Marie Bourgeois contributed to a @washingtonpost article on safe approaches to making your home smell nice. @usfcoph Read more 🔽 washingtonpost.com/wellness/2026/…

@USFHealth shares what travelers should know about hantavirus after the recent cruise ship outbreak, with insights from Dr. Sten Vermund, Dean of @usfcoph and Chief Medical Officer of the #GVN. Read: ow.ly/tBuW50YWF6O #PublicHealth

On @WFLA’s #HeyJB, #GVN Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sten Vermund (@usfcoph) explained how #hantavirus infections occur, why the suspected Andes virus connection is drawing attention, and why experts say there is no cause for widespread alarm. Watch: ow.ly/rPKT50YXCUc

#ICYMI: Last month, the USF COPH Chiles Center Synergy event brought together students, faculty and community partners to showcase research, policy engagement and collaboration in public health. usf.edu/health/public-…

#FeelGoodFriday featuring last week’s graduation celebration! 731 graduates. One shared mission: advancing public health. 🤘 Read more about the graduates and their journeys here: usf.edu/health/public-…

🎙️ Building the Boardroom – Episode 2 is live! The official podcast of our MHA program features conversations with health care leaders, alumni and industry experts on leadership, innovation and experiences shaping the future of health care. Tune in: open.spotify.com/show/3jT7wNt7q…

Roll into the celebration 🎳 Join the COPH Alumni Society for a Bowling Birthday Bash as they close out their 35th anniversary year. Enjoy complimentary bowling lanes, appetizers and a first round of drinks! RSVP: eventful.usf.edu/alumni/groups/…

New week, new Monday Letter 📨 What’s inside? The latest from COPH: stories, events and updates worth your scroll. Catch up, stay connected and keep practicing your passion! Read here: conta.cc/49lBgvB

Twice the pride! 🎓 Two students earned USF’s Golden Bull Award, recognizing exceptional leadership, service and impact. 🏅 Reva Gandhi, BSPH 🏅 Victoria Phan, BSHS From expanding healthcare access to leading student health initiatives, these grads are practicing their passion.

Almost through Grad Week! 🎓 Meet 3 standout COPH grads: • Kennedy Miller, BSPH — advancing zoonotic disease research • Hannah Mammen, MPH — disaster response leader & Hurricane 101 creator • Brooke Martinez, MPH — turned her hEDS diagnosis into global research in Japan 🤘

We’re halfway through grad week! Meet two outstanding grads making an impact. Kelvin Asare, BSPH, is headed to Lisbon with the Honors College physician observation program and Cecilia Delsanti, MSPH, will be the first prenatal genetic counselor at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

Grad Week is here 🤘 Spotlighting COPH grads as we celebrate our passion. 🎓 Aarya Satardekar, MPH — Cancer disparities researcher, award winner; next: PhD in pharmacy administration. 🎓 Zamira Ortiz, BSHS — Superpower: resilience and patient-centered care

COPH’s Dr. Judith Rijnhart has been named the 2026 WLP Valerie D. Riddle, MD Award in Health recipient, recognizing her research on dementia and late-life cognitive decline. Her work is helping advance understanding of cognitive health and aging across the lifespan.

New science. Real stories. Researchers are exploring maternal mental health through both data and lived experiences—examining psilocybin use, substance use, and the realities struggling mothers face beyond clinical settings. Read more: usf.edu/health/public-…

Dr. Zachary Pruitt’s textbook has been named a 2025 Book of the Year by the American Journal of Nursing, earning national recognition for its practical, career-focused approach to preparing the next generation of health care professionals. Read more: usf.edu/health/public-…