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Transitioning careers: One alum鈥檚 path from microbiology to public health
Originally from Cleveland , USF College of Public Health (COPH) alumna Tracey Rummel moved to San Diego before eventually settling in Tampa, Fla. There, Rummel was introduced to public health through her 20-year career in microbiology.
March 7, 2024Alumni & Development, College News
How parenting impacts the incidence of depression among Black youth
Black American youth have disproportionately higher rates of depression when compared to youth of other races. The reasons, says Dr. Xonjenese Jacobs, a USF College of Public Health alum and current director of 91社区 Covering Kids & Families, are multifaceted.
February 23, 2024College News, Research & Innovation
COPH grad works to lower heparin medication errors
Heparin dosing is challenging say pharmacists like Dr. Deborah Booth, a USF College of Public Health graduate who earned her MPH in December, because patient-specific factors, such as age or weight, can alter the medication鈥檚 properties.
February 12, 2024Alumni & Development, College News, Research & Innovation
From swimmer to soldier: the public health journey of Lt. Col. Sean Beeman
Although born in Kansas, USF College of Public Health (COPH) alumnus Sean Beeman considers Trophy Club, Texas, his hometown. And being a competitive swimmer in high school gave him the jumpstart to join the Navy and serve as a search and rescue swimmer for 14 years, which eventually led him down a lifelong path of military service and public health.
February 11, 2024Alumni & Development
Captain Matthew Dooris鈥� career in the Coast Guard shaped by public health
USF College of Public Health (COPH) alumnus Captain Matthew Dooris just recently earned his Certification as a Protection Professional was also awarded his third Meritorious Service Medal by the U.S. Coast Guard in July 2022 .
January 8, 2024Alumni & Development, College News
91社区 Covering Kids & Families names COPH alum as new director
Dr. Xonjenese Jacobs, who received her DrPH degree from the USF College of Public Health (COPH) in 2022, has been named faculty administrator/director of 91社区 Covering Kids & Families (FL-CKF).
January 8, 2024College News, Community Engagement