KU Population Health

Congratulations to second year MHSA student Alexis Harrison! In addition to her studies, Alexis works as a Clinical Research Assistant at KUMC and her team just published a new article in ERJ Open Research. Great work, Alexis!

Kudos to @JTomMueller and colleagues for new @JRuralHealth Rigorous methods are crucial to understanding nuance of federal policy

Hosting Summer Social: Welcome Associate Professor Margaret Sieger, PhD to our @KUPopHealth family! So pleased this returning @KUSocialWelfare Jayhawk is back in Kansas City! She studies effects of federal CAPTA policy on health & safety of substance exposed infant-mother dyads.

Faculty and staff celebrate the arrival of Dr. Margaret Lloyd Sieger to @KUMedCenter this morning! Dr. Sieger joined our team on July 1st and we are excited to bring her aboard. Welcome, Dr. Sieger!

We strive to give our students opportunities to grow and learn both in and out of the classroom. Thanks to our partner, PYA, students gained some practical experience at our recent MHA/MHSA Case Competition - Check out the highlights here! vimeo.com/880576544?shar…

Are you ready to elevate your #healthcare career? The #KUMC #MHSA program is now accepting applications for our Fall 2024 cohort. Come learn from leaders in the field, build your own skills, and grow with us! kumc.edu/school-of-medi…

Congratulations to Amy Yang, second year MHSA student, on being selected as an #AdministrativeFellow @Bryan_Health in Lincoln, Nebraska! We are so proud of Amy and the excellent work she has completed in our program and can’t wait to see what she accomplishes next!

Our excellent student cohort never fails to impress! Our JHAWK Board pulled together an incredible event last night for students to explore a variety of health admin careers, learn from experts in the field, and network with alum and local orgs. Great work, JHAWK!

We were delighted to welcome students to the 13th Annual #MHA/#MHSA case competition at @KUMedCenter! Congrats to all students for your hard work and special thanks to #PYA for your support. We can't wait to see you all next year! @uiowahmp @Mizzou @OUPublicHealth

Congratulations to KU-MPH graduate and adjunct faculty, Christina Pacheco! Christina received the Regional Health Equity Champions award in recognition of commitment to health equity in all places in health care and educating our future health and public health professionals.

Interested in advancing your career in healthcare? Looking for opportunities to enhance your leadership skills? The KU MHSA program opens applications on October 1st! Learn more about how to apply here: kumc.edu/school-of-medi…

Congratulations to KU-MPH student Devin Quinn on receiving the KPHA 2023 Emerging Leader Award for his work on developing the 2023 KPHA Legislative Toolkit. Amazing accomplishment, Devin!

The KPHA conference may be going on in Wildcat territory, but the KU-MPH Jayhawks showed up strong! It was great to see KPHA President Christi Wells, Jeremy Goering, Kevin Kovach, Ruaa Hassaballa, Shelby Ostrom, and Devin Quinn.

Join our faculty member Dr. Lisette Jacobson and other local experts at the Inaugural Rural Maternal Health Symposium on Sept. 29. Thank you for your work on this important topic, Dr. Jacobson! kumc.edu/school-of-medi…

CDC recommends that everyone ages 6 months & up get the updated #COVID19 #vaccine to protect against serious illness. This new vaccine is a better match to protect against the most common variants circulating now. Find locations near you: vaccines.gov

Colleagues Drs. Kim Richter and Christie Befort @KUPopHealth awarded COBRE #implementationscience #healthequity @NIGMSgenes kucancercenter.org/news-room/news… @KUMedCenter @KUcancercenter

Congratulations to Dr. Dorothy Hughes! She will receive the Chancellor's Distinguished Teaching Award “to recognize & reward demonstrated teaching ability of a clearly superlative nature”. We are thrilled to have this excellent educator on our team! chancellor.ku.edu/university-tea…

Several of our excellent #emergingleaders in the MHSA program attended the #KAHCE #KHAconvention this week to learn, share, and network! @kansashospitals

Excellence both in and out of the classroom! MPH student Devin Quinn joined the MINK meeting at the KCMO Health Department last week to present a policy toolkit he helped develop during his field placement. Fantastic work, Devin!

Welcome back, students! Campus just isn't the same without you. Happy #FirstDay! @KUMedCenter