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New research questions traditional methods for monitoring childhood growth

Researchers from the Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior have published a new study that challenges the use of Growth Monitoring and Promotion to detect growth faltering in children.

Public health nurse Lillian Mood shares her experience in the Arnold School's inaugural cohort and how the program impacted her career

Lillian Mood (Lill) graduated with the inaugural cohort of the Arnold School's first degree program, the Master of Public Health. The public health nurse went on to have a long career serving South Carolinians in various roles with the Department of Public Health.

Adolescents with mental health symptoms more likely to use multiple nicotine products, particularly e-cigarettes, new international research finds

A recent study led by Emily Hackworth has found that youth (ages 16-19) with internalizing mental health symptoms are more likely to turn to nicotine products (particularly electronic cigarettes) than their peers.

Center for Community Health Alignment takes the reins for nationwide community health worker workforce development organization

Three years into its rapid growth and widespread impact, the multi-institutional partnership known as envision will find a new home at the Center for Community Health Alignment under the leadership of Lisa Renee Holderby-Fox.

Why I Give Back to USC: Caleb Morris

The USC Office of Development of Development sits down for a Q&A with Caleb Morris. Learn why the exercise science instructor/advisor gives back to his employer/alma mater.

COVID-19 pandemic worsened mother, infant birth outcomes 

Arnold School researchers with the Center for Healthcare Quality have published new research in the Annals of Epidemiology regarding the impact of COVID-19 infections on women who were pregnant before and during the pandemic.

Lee Pearson to chair 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's in Columbia

Lee Pearson will serve as the volunteer leader of the local Alzheimer’s Association Walk, working with Alzheimer’s Association staff and volunteers to ensure its success. He also serves as a vice chair of the Board for the Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter.

Mary Ann Galloway paved the way for the first Master of Public Health program as its first graduate

Reinvention, innovation and entrepreneurship have been themes in Mary Ann Galloway's career. In addition to grit, an open mind and an innate ability to connect the dots, she credits her MPH for making her path possible.

I Am Public Health: Xuanxuan Yu

This spring, Xuanxuan Yu will complete his third degree in biostatistics, but there was a time when he didn't have a clear understanding of the field. In his bachelor's program at Nanjing Medical School Yu fell in love with the subject.

Why government can’t make America ‘healthier’ by micromanaging groceries purchased with SNAP benefits

Danielle Krobath, an assistant professor of epidemiology, writes for The Conversation with Tufts University Assistant Professor of Community Health Benjamin Chrisinger about their research into safety net programs, including SNAP benefits.

Prisma Health Research Seed Grants provide pathways to improve health in the state

Five projects supported by Prisma Health Research Seed Grants will be led by Arnold School researchers in 2025. Marta Bornstein (HPEB), Devin Bowes (ENHS)), Brian Chen (HSPM), Melissa Nolan (Epidemiology), and Elizabeth Regan (EXSC) each received up to $20,000.

American Psychological Association welcomes Elizabeth Crouch as new editor for Journal of Rural Mental Health

Elizabeth Crouch, an associate professor in the Department of Health Services Policy and Management and co-director for the Rural and Minority Health Research Center, will serve as editor for the Journal of Rural Mental Health.

 

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