A team from SPH’s Evidence-Based Practice Center identified tests that providers can use to distinguish between Alzheimer’s dementia and normal cognition in older adults.
Tom Stanoch
University Names Laska a Distinguished McKnight University Professor
Being named a Distinguished McKnight University Professor will give Melissa Laska an added opportunity to support communities in eating healthy foods.
Can a common blood pressure medication be used to treat COVID-19 patients?
School of Public Health and Medical School researchers are conducting two new studies to see if losartan can protect the lungs of COVID-19 patients.
Chawla (MHA ’17) named Reach Out and Read medical director
Gigi Chawla (MHA ’17) has been named medical director of Reach Out and Read Minnesota.
Careers of Impact: Making Health a Human Right – Kristen Ackert, MPH ’16
Kristen Ackert is committed to making health a human right. By using the skills she gained at SPH, Ackert’s work in tobacco policy has recently played a role in Governor Walz signing Tobacco 21 into law.
18.4 million Americans could face disruptions and potential loss of health insurance due to pandemic
The health insurance levels were calculated using the new University of Minnesota COVID-19 Health Insurance Model developed by Professor Lynn Blewett and Associate Professor Ezra Golberstein.
Teens take opportunity to sleep longer when high schools start later
The study led by Associate Professor Rachel Widome showed that teens slept roughly 40 minutes more each night when schools delayed their start times to approximately 8:30 a.m.
Daugherty (MPH ’96) promoted to president of Sparrow Clinton Hospital
Beth Daugherty (MPH ’96) has been promoted to president of Sparrow Clinton Hospital in St. Johns, MI.
Taylor (MHA ’12) named CEO of Ashley Regional Medical Center
Wesley Taylor (MHA ’12) has been named CEO of Ashley Regional Medical Center in Vernal, Utah.
Laszcz-Davis (MS ’73) authors think piece for International Labour Organization
Chris Laszcz-Davis (MS ’73) authored a new article titled “The new world battleground with Covid-19: Challenges, partnerships, impact and business.”
New resource helps Somali grocery stores teach community about COVID-19
SPH Professor Alan Lifson and Assistant Extension Professor Serdar Mamedov partnered to create health information guidelines to be shared with store owners, employees, and shoppers alike.
Rachel Hardeman Honored with McKnight Presidential Fellow Award
As a new McKnight Presidential Fellow, Rachel Hardeman will continue to use health sciences research methods to dismantle racism and tackle health disparities.
