More than six months after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, Julie Lenoch was spaying a cat by the light of a headlamp. The area’s inconsistent…
Full ArticleColoradoSPH at CSU celebrates 10 years of innovation and collaboration
One of the primary mantras of public health is that there’s always something to do. Stop for too long and everything shifts: societies change, new…
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It isn’t just that bike helmets are a factor in public health and safety. It’s that one rainy evening last year, at the end of…
Full ArticlePassion for communication technologies inspires conference presentation
Before Divya Chawla presented a poster at the recent Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) conference in Las Vegas, she wrote a literature review…
Full ArticleMPH grad takes food bank to the community with mobile pantry
Call it the practical side of public health, or public health in action. The point is, those spaghetti squash weren’t going to move themselves. So,…
Full ArticleMPH students highlight wide-ranging research at fall capstone forum
For Katherine Cooley, it was learning as a Peace Corps volunteer that 100 percent of Togo’s population is at risk for malaria. For Drew Faturos,…
Full ArticleNewsflash: ColoradoSPH at CSU faculty receives NIH grant to study aging and activity
Manfred Diehl, a faculty member in the Physical Activity and Healthy Lifestyles concentration and a professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies,…
Full ArticleHoffman Award recipients focus on addressing health disparities
Among Alyssa Thomas’ goals in her public health career is to work with childhood obesity. It’s not something she knows in abstract or from a…
Full ArticleMPH research centers on bird flu impact in rural India
Before actually seeing the chickens pecking in the dirt outside brightly painted homes in rural eastern India, Anna Pollard and Kaitlin Dickson, both students in…
Full ArticleCapstone Project Focuses on Maternal Needs in Weld County
Once Katie Key began looking at the participant data, some themes emerged. Among them was that moms needed help getting diapers. Huggies may not seem…
Full ArticleMPH Student Begins IBE Fellowship Motivated by Interest in Healthy Aging
When Raina Benford was 16 and still in high school, she got a job as a certified nursing assistant. Most of her clients were five,…
Full ArticleNewsflash: Dr. Molly Gutilla Joins ColoradoSPH at CSU Faculty
Molly Gutilla, DrPH, is joining the faculty of the ColoradoSPH at CSU, bringing extensive experience in public health research and practice, with particular focus on…
Full ArticleNewsflash: ColoradoSPH at CSU Alumnus Featured on Colorado Public Radio
Chrissy Esposito, a 2016 ColoradoSPH at CSU MPH graduate with a concentration in Animals, People and the Environment, was interviewed on Colorado Public Radio this week…
Full ArticleExploring Innovative Approaches to Childhood Nutrition through Graduate Research
Anyone who has children or interacts with children knows that getting kids to eat a healthy and balanced diet is a huge feat. The fear…
Full ArticleNewsflash: ColoradoSPH at CSU’s Role in Innovative Air Pollution Technology
Dr. John Volkens, a ColoradoSPH at CSU faculty member in the Global Health & Health Disparities concentration, is pioneering innovative technology to survey and monitor…
Full ArticleMPH Spring Capstone Forum Showcases Student Achievement
The Colorado School of Public Health at Colorado State University (ColoradoSPH at CSU) recently highlighted the capstone projects of its Master of Public Health (MPH)…
Full ArticleTranslating Multi-Faceted Interests into Post-Grad Employment
After graduating from the Colorado School of Public Health, new health professionals emerge into the workforce finding avenues to cultivate their unique interests and passions….
Full ArticlePractice-Based Learning Translates Into Post-Grad Employment
The Physical Activity and Healthy Lifestyles concentration through the Colorado School of Public Health at Colorado State University, offers unique perspective to MPH students to…
Full ArticleDiversifying the MPH Experience: From Theory to Self-Love & Empowerment
Opportunities abound to enhance classroom learning during the MPH program at the Colorado School of School of Public Health. One avenue for practical experience is…
Full ArticleMPH Students Meet Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Leymah Gbowee, and Receive Message of Hope for the Future
Colorado State University celebrated International Women’s Day on March 6 by hosting Leymah Gbowee, Nobel Peace Prize winner and founder of the Gbowee Peace Foundation…
Full ArticleApplying Epidemiology in Evidence-Based Practice
In recent years, Public Health as a field has called for an increase in evidence-based practice. Due to the dynamic nature and complexity of public…
Full ArticleUsing Practicum to Forge Unexpected Professional Pathways
Students obtaining their Master’s through the Colorado School of Public Health are encouraged to branch out of their comfort zone to gain new experiences and…
Full ArticleNewsFlash: ColoradoSPH Faculty Leads International Cookstove Research Project
Jennifer Peel, a ColoradoSPH at CSU faculty member in the epidemiology concentration, is addressing global health issues through groundbreaking work with alternative cookstoves. As over…
Full ArticleIndependent Study Blossoms Into Grant Funding for Mulberry Community Gardens
Independent Study options are available to MPH students looking to further tailor their graduate experience. Julie (Blair) Gillis, a ColoradoSPH at CSU MPH student in…
Full ArticleNewsFlash: Student Research Featured in Journal of Public Health Management & Practice
Jillian Foss, a second year MPH student in the Global Health and Health Disparities concentration, was recently featured in a student column for the Journal…
Full ArticleReinforcing Professional Aspirations Through Practice-Based Learning
As a required feature of the MPH program at the Colorado School of Public Health, practice-based learning combines classroom learning with real world experiences. Practical…
Full ArticleNewsFlash: Faculty Involvement in Groundbreaking Army Research
Tracy Nelson, assistant director for the ColoradoSPH at CSU and other faculty memebers, Lise Youngblade and Manfred Diehl are collaborating to study the mental health effects…
Full ArticleNewsFlash: Recent ColoradoSPH at CSU Graduate Pursues Passions Abroad
Recent graduate from the Global Health and Health Disparities concentration, Erin Prapas followed her passion for global health, and is currently working as a public…
Full ArticleColoradoSPH at CSU Delivers First State of the Program Address
On November 11, the Colorado School of Public Health at Colorado State University gave their first State of the Program Address. Dr. Lorann Stallones, Director…
Full ArticleColoradoSPH Shines at 2016 American Public Health Association Conference
This year the American Public Health Association held its annual conference in Denver. With a focus on “Creating the Healthiest Nation: Ensuring the Right to…
Full ArticleMPH Students Intern at World Health Organization in Geneva
This summer, five MPH students from ColoradoSPH at CSU completed their practicum and/or capstone projects at the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, Switzerland. Projects…
Full ArticleAlumni Finds Her Niche in Epidemiology
As a discipline, epidemiology is considered the cornerstone of public health research, and is one MPH concentration offered through the Colorado School of Public Health….
Full ArticleOpportunities Offered Outside the Classroom for Professional Development
The Colorado School of Public Health values practice-based learning in myriad capacities throughout the graduate experience and beyond. A recent example of this, was on…
Full ArticleNews Flash: Troubling Evidence for Lack of Physical Activity in Teens
Kaigang Li, PhD, a Colorado State University researcher has uncovered evidence about adolescents’ lack of physical activity, and the results are not good. The CDC…
Full ArticleNews Flash: Eye-Tracking Research Helps Make Healthier Food Choices
Dr. Dan Graham, an Assistant Professor in the Physical Activity and Healthy Lifestyles concentration at the Colorado School of Public Health at CSU, is taking…
Full ArticleCross-Campus Collaboration Tackles Foodborne Outbreak Challenge
The Colorado Integrated Food Safety Center of Excellence sponsored its first Foodborne Outbreak Challenge this spring at the Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH). Multidisciplinary…
Full ArticleNews Flash: Smart Fit Girls Wins Colorado Innovation Challenge
In the recent Colorado Innovation Challenge, Dr. Chrissy Chard, a Colorado School of Public Health faculty member and her colleague Kellie Walters advanced as finalists…
Full ArticleColoradoSPH CSU Alumni Finds Her Passion Preventing Foodborne Illness
The opportunities for Master of Public Health (MPH) graduates continue to grow and evolve in the professional world, but Public Health as a field relies…
Full ArticleMPH Capstone Projects Highlighted in Spring Showcase
On Friday, the Colorado School of Public Health at Colorado State University showcased the capstone projects of its Master of Public Health (MPH) students. Twenty-one…
Full ArticleColoradoSPH@CSU Hosts Minority Health Summit
In recognition of National Minority Health Month, ColoradoSPH@CSU is hosing the Minority Health Summit on April 29th in the Lory Student Center. The summit will…
Full ArticleNews Flash: MPH Career Panel
ColoradoSPH@CSU Student Council hosted a Career Panel last week which included a round of lightning presentations and a meet & greet. Speakers represented a range of career disciplines…
Full ArticleNPHW News Flash: Speaker Series
Speaker Series Presents: Mental Health Needs of Refugee Populations Dr. Dan Savin, a CU Denver faculty member in the department of Psychiatry and Director of…
Full ArticleNPHW News Flash: Bananas Raising Awareness
To kick off National Public Health Week 2016, ColoradoSPH@CSU students hosted a booth to increase Public Health awareness in the CSU community. MPH dancing bananas handed…
Full ArticleColoradoSPH@CSU Celebrates National Public Health Week
National Public Health Week begins April 4, and students at the Colorado School of Public Health have organized engaging events on Colorado State University’s campus…
Full ArticleColoradoSPH@CSU Alums in Action: Making an Impact in School Wellness
School wellness is a buzzing topic in the world of public health, as school lunch programs provide a wealth of opportunity for improving children’s health….
Full ArticleColoradoSPH@CSU Students Have a Presence at Global Health Conference
The Global Health Conference Midwest (GHCM) 2016, held in Omaha NE, provided the opportunity for professionals, faculty, and students to connect, collaborate, and engage on…
Full ArticleColoradoSPH@CSU Director Awarded “Peer Reviewer of the Year”
Lorann Stallones, MPH, PhD, professor of Psychology, and Director for ColoradoSPH@CSU, was awarded “Peer Reviewer of the Year” 2016 by the Journal of Agromedicine. Dr. Stallones also serves Deputy…
Full ArticleFluffy Could Give You TB?? ColoradoSPH@CSU Faculty Works to Shift Treatment Paradigm
Today, Tuberculosis (TB) remains to be one of the oldest known infectious diseases. Usually targeting the lungs, TB can attack any part of the body…
Full ArticleColoradoSPH@CSU Faculty Empowers “Smart Fit Chicks”
Dr. Chrissy Chard, a faculty member in the Physical Activities & Healthy Lifestyles concentration at the Colorado School of Public Health at Colorado State University,…
Full ArticleMSW-MPH: New Dual-Degree Program at CSU
The Colorado School of Public Health and Colorado State University have partnered to launch a new graduate program that combines social work and public health….
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