The SPH Alumni Society is saddened to share the passing of Dr. Bailus Walker, Jr. (PhD ’75).
Tom Stanoch
Remembering John Norton (MHA ’52)
The MHA Alumni Association is saddened to share the passing of John Norton (MHA ’52).
Old drug, new use: Can hydroxychloroquine work against COVID-19?
Some doctors treating COVID-19 patients have used hydroxychloroquine as a last ditch attempt to save lives. But does it work? A School of Public Health and Medical School partnership is investigating.
COVID-19 Health Policy Briefing
SPH team creates COVID-19 info sheets and video for Hennepin County Jail
Affiliate Assistant Professor Rebecca Shlafer led students Karmen Dippmann, Carly Edson, and Rachael Mills in the project to replace fear with facts among people incarcerated in the jail.
Rapid deployment of school-based mental health providers during the COVID-19 crisis
Assistant Professor Susan Mason is leading a study involving school-based mental health providers to test strategies for protecting children’s academic engagement and parent-child mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As Minnesotans stay home, risk of domestic and sexual violence grows
Associate Professor Ruby Nguyen is co-leading a study investigating how best to provide sexual and intimate partner/domestic violence services in Minnesota during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lederman (MPH ’18) co-founds Minnesota COVIDSitters
Sara Lederman (MPH ’18) was recently interviewed on “LIVE with Kelly and Ryan” about Minnesota COVIDSitters, the organization she helped start to support medical professionals on the front lines of the pandemic.
Wazwaz (MHA ’16) named CEO of Kindred-Chicago-Central Hospital
Al Wazwaz (MHA ’16) was named chief executive officer of Kindred-Chicago-Central Hospital in Illinois.
Giles (MHA ’02) appointed chief executive officer at Southwest Healthcare System
Jared Giles (MHA ’02) has been promoted to chief executive officer at Southwest Healthcare System in Wildomar, CA.
Hause (MPH ’11) named UMN-Arthritis Foundation Fellow
Emily Hause (MPH ’11) was recently awarded a fellowship from the University of Minnesota that was made possible by the Arthritis Foundation.
Modeling COVID-19 for Minnesota
The School of Public Health is modeling the spread and impact of COVID-19 in Minnesota to help the state avoid worst case scenarios.
