/health/news/Recent posts from Health Newsen-usWed, 09 Jul 2025 18:10:08 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/health/news/2025/jamaica-gvn.aspxDengue and other infectious disease challenges were among the issues discussed at the Global Virus Network Regional Meeting for the Caribbean and Latin America.聽Nora SamaranayakeTue, 10 Jun 2025 08:17:00 Tracking dengue鈥檚 rise in Florida discussed at Global Virus Network eventDengue and other infectious disease challenges were among the issues discussed at the Global Virus Network Regional Meeting for the Caribbean and Latin America.聽USF Health and GVN scientists presented research at the GVN regional meeting./health/news/2025/jamaica-gvn.aspxCollege of Public Health,Research/health/news/2025/gvn-issues-urgent-call-on-h5n1.aspxThe Global Virus Network published a comprehensive analysis of the H5N1 bird flu outbreak, calling on world governments to address the threat by enhancing surveillance, implementing biosecurity measures and preparing for potential human-to-human transmission.Nora SamaranyakeMon, 28 Apr 2025 19:30:00 USF-headquartered Global Virus Network issues urgent call on rising threat of H5N1 bird fluThe Global Virus Network published a comprehensive analysis of the H5N1 bird flu outbreak, calling on world governments to address the threat by enhancing surveillance, implementing biosecurity measures and preparing for potential human-to-human transmission.Person in PPE with two chickens/health/news/2025/gvn-issues-urgent-call-on-h5n1.aspxCollege of Public Health,Morsani College of Medicine,Researchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/five-years-strong-usf-students-improving-health-outcomes-and-reducing-isolation-among-older-adults.aspx?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ9ygVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETEwQWt1eXJwS2RLU3A0cDVkAR5pJZ5693bxk7YtbokcbBo-N0qwGGjAxz9fwpRTShFcnzQlpMskgvL8WBP3zw_aem_jySSBSwkknnQQbI3Dhbx5gHealth Buddies and TelePals have connected hundreds of older adults with USF students, reducing reported loneliness and increasing access to health information. Enrollment in both programs has grown steadily each year, reflecting USF's ongoing commitment to promoting public health.External ArticleMon, 28 Apr 2025 08:36:33 Five years strong: USF students improving health outcomes and reducing isolation among older adultsHealth Buddies and TelePals have connected hundreds of older adults with USF students, reducing reported loneliness and increasing access to health information. Enrollment in both programs has grown steadily each year, reflecting USF's ongoing commitment to promoting public health.最新天美传媒: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/five-years-strong-usf-students-improving-health-outcomes-and-reducing-isolation-among-older-adults.aspx?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ9ygVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETEwQWt1eXJwS2RLU3A0cDVkAR5pJZ5693bxk7YtbokcbBo-N0qwGGjAxz9fwpRTShFcnzQlpMskgvL8WBP3zw_aem_jySSBSwkknnQQbI3Dhbx5gCollege of Public Health,Morsani College of Medicinehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/student-veteran-and-campus-first-responders-help-save-a-life.aspxThe quick response and emergency training of student veteran Teresa Booker, university police and first responders helped to save the life of someone having a cardiac emergency on campus.External ArticleThu, 27 Feb 2025 13:46:01 Student veteran and campus first responders help save a lifeThe quick response and emergency training of student veteran Teresa Booker, university police and first responders helped to save the life of someone having a cardiac emergency on campus.Student veteran Teresa Booker was one of the first on the scene and administered CPR to the person experiencing a cardiac emergency.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/student-veteran-and-campus-first-responders-help-save-a-life.aspxCollege of Public Health/health/news/2025/h5n1-update.aspxExperts from USF Health and the Global Virus Network discuss the current avian influenza outbreak in poultry, dairy cattle and wild birds.Nora SamaranayakeTue, 14 Jan 2025 09:00:00 H5N1: How worried should we be?Experts from USF Health and the Global Virus Network discuss the current avian influenza outbreak in poultry, dairy cattle and wild birds.最新天美传媒: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/h5n1-update.aspxCollege of Public Health,Morsani College of Medicine,Research/health/public-health/news/2024/turf.aspxAthletes might worry about their safety when they set foot on a field, but not because of the surface itself. After all, it鈥檚 just a bunch of sod, right?External ArticleWed, 11 Dec 2024 16:21:32 COPH student presents study on hazards of artificial turfAthletes might worry about their safety when they set foot on a field, but not because of the surface itself. After all, it鈥檚 just a bunch of sod, right?Researcher in front of a poster/health/public-health/news/2024/turf.aspxCollege of Public Health,Research/health/news/2024/usf-hosts-covid-retrospective.aspxNearly five years on from the COVID-19 pandemic, citizens and scientists alike continue to wrestle with polarizing questions about the public health response. USF Health partnered with the Heterodox Academy to host a conference for an open dialogue about what was done well, what was done poorly and what can be improved upon in the future.Cody R. Hawley, PhDWed, 11 Dec 2024 08:36:29 USF Health models civic dialogue, free speech at COVID Conversations conferenceNearly five years on from the COVID-19 pandemic, citizens and scientists alike continue to wrestle with polarizing questions about the public health response. USF Health partnered with the Heterodox Academy to host a conference for an open dialogue about what was done well, what was done poorly and what can be improved upon in the future.A participant at the conference asks a question, with an audience behind her/health/news/2024/usf-hosts-covid-retrospective.aspxCollege of Public Health,Morsani College of MedicineHealth Faculty/health/news/2024/ipe-day-2024.aspxIPE Day 2024 meets Iron Chef. This year's event focuses on how food scarcity and food deserts play a role in community health and long-term patient outcomes.Story and photos by Freddie Coleman; Video by Ryan RossyFri, 15 Nov 2024 16:46:49 IPE Day 2024 addresses nutrition, food insecurity, community healthIPE Day 2024 meets Iron Chef. This year's event focuses on how food scarcity and food deserts play a role in community health and long-term patient outcomes.最新天美传媒: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/ipe-day-2024.aspxCollege of Public Health,Morsani College of Medicine,PA Program,Physical Therapyhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-researchers-begin-first-lifespan-study-on-the-effects-of-digital-media-use.aspxA groundbreaking new study conducted by the 最新天美传媒 will track young people through 2050 to learn more about the long-term impacts of smartphones, social media and other digital media on individual wellbeing.External ArticleThu, 14 Nov 2024 14:07:49 USF researchers begin first lifespan study on the effects of digital media useA groundbreaking new study conducted by the 最新天美传媒 will track young people through 2050 to learn more about the long-term impacts of smartphones, social media and other digital media on individual wellbeing.Four young boys on their phones while sitting on a gray sofahttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-researchers-begin-first-lifespan-study-on-the-effects-of-digital-media-use.aspxCollege of Public Health/health/news/2024/usf-volunteers-hurricane-disaster-relief.aspxAs Tampa Bay endured the historic impacts of two major hurricanes in quick succession, volunteers from across USF and USF Health came together to provide essential services and support to the region through the USF Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).Ryan RossyWed, 30 Oct 2024 09:55:59 USF volunteers support Tampa Bay through hurricane disaster reliefAs Tampa Bay endured the historic impacts of two major hurricanes in quick succession, volunteers from across USF and USF Health came together to provide essential services and support to the region through the USF Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).最新天美传媒: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/usf-volunteers-hurricane-disaster-relief.aspxCollege of Public Health,Morsani College of Medicine/health/news/2024/usf_health_faculty_fill_create_award_teams.aspxUSF researchers were recently awarded $1 million in seed funding through CREATE awards to catalyze new researchTue, 13 Aug 2024 13:46:29 USF Health faculty among teams selected for new CREATE Awards that will help solve critical challengesUSF researchers were recently awarded $1 million in seed funding through CREATE awards to catalyze new research最新天美传媒: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/usf_health_faculty_fill_create_award_teams.aspxCollege of Nursing,College of Public Health,Morsani College of Medicine,Research/health/news/2024/usf_names_new_public_health_dean.aspxDr. Sten Vermund will join 最新天美传媒 in January, bringing decades of infectious disease epidemiology and prevention experienceBy Sarah WorthThu, 08 Aug 2024 09:02:15 USF names new dean for the USF Health College of Public HealthDr. Sten Vermund will join 最新天美传媒 in January, bringing decades of infectious disease epidemiology and prevention experience最新天美传媒: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/usf_names_new_public_health_dean.aspxCollege of Public Health