/health/news/Recent posts from Health Newsen-usMon, 16 Feb 2026 15:42:05 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-team-promotes-effective-method-for-disinfecting-emergency-vehicles-from-airborne-pathogens.aspxImagine you’re a paramedic assigned to an ambulance, working face-to-face with sick people, some carrying an infectious disease. Would you be worried about falling ill yourself? Just as important, how do first responders stay healthy in otherwise unhealthy places?External ArticleFri, 16 Jan 2026 09:23:26 USF team promotes effective method for disinfecting emergency vehicles from airborne pathogensImagine you’re a paramedic assigned to an ambulance, working face-to-face with sick people, some carrying an infectious disease. Would you be worried about falling ill yourself? Just as important, how do first responders stay healthy in otherwise unhealthy places?×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½: A Preeminent Research University/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-team-promotes-effective-method-for-disinfecting-emergency-vehicles-from-airborne-pathogens.aspxCollege of Public Health/health/news/2025/usf-health-ipe-day-2025.aspxMore than 1,200 participants joined in person and online at the ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Marshall Student Center on Nov. 12 for USF Health’s annual celebration of teamwork and collaboration, an event where disciplines collide and real-world health solutions take shape.Story and photos by Freddie ColemanTue, 18 Nov 2025 10:23:10 Bridging borders and disciplines: USF Health hosts 2025 Interprofessional Education DayMore than 1,200 participants joined in person and online at the ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Marshall Student Center on Nov. 12 for USF Health’s annual celebration of teamwork and collaboration, an event where disciplines collide and real-world health solutions take shape.×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/usf-health-ipe-day-2025.aspxCollege of Nursing,College of Public Health,Morsani College of Medicine,PA Program,Patient Care,Physical Therapy,Taneja College of Pharmacy/health/news/2025/usf-research-rewrites-origins-of-first-pandemic.aspxFor the first time, researchers at USF have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian, identifying the Y. pestis in a mass grave in the ancient city of Jerash, Jordan.Cody R. Hawley, PhDWed, 27 Aug 2025 13:15:52 USF, FAU researchers solve 1,500-year-old mystery: The bacterium behind the first pandemicFor the first time, researchers at USF have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian, identifying the Y. pestis in a mass grave in the ancient city of Jerash, Jordan.×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/usf-research-rewrites-origins-of-first-pandemic.aspxCollege of Public Health,Research/health/news/2025/usf-joins-sunshine-genetics-consortium.aspxUSF Health is leveraging its position as Florida’s leader in genetic counseling as part of the Sunshine Genetics Consortium, helping launch a statewide program allowing families to have their newborn’s entire genetic code sequenced at birth.Cody R. Hawley, PhDFri, 15 Aug 2025 13:00:20 USF joins statewide effort to expand newborn genetic screening and genomic medicineUSF Health is leveraging its position as Florida’s leader in genetic counseling as part of the Sunshine Genetics Consortium, helping launch a statewide program allowing families to have their newborn’s entire genetic code sequenced at birth.President Law, Representative Anderson, and Dr. Lockwood holding a signed copy of the Sunshine Genetics Act. /health/news/2025/usf-joins-sunshine-genetics-consortium.aspxCollege of Public Health,Morsani College of Medicine,Patient Care,Research/health/news/2025/usf-launches-undergraduate-healthcare-simulation.aspxThe ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is launching the world’s first university-based undergraduate concentration in Health Care Simulation Operations — a rapidly growing discipline aimed at advancing patient safety and care quality using cutting-edge simulation technologies.Wed, 06 Aug 2025 07:23:40 ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ launches groundbreaking undergraduate concentration in health care simulationThe ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is launching the world’s first university-based undergraduate concentration in Health Care Simulation Operations — a rapidly growing discipline aimed at advancing patient safety and care quality using cutting-edge simulation technologies.×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/usf-launches-undergraduate-healthcare-simulation.aspxCollege of Public Health,Morsani College of Medicine/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. Nora SamaranayakeTue, 10 Jun 2025 08:17:00 Tracking dengue’s 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. 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.×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½: 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.×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½: 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’s 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’s 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