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PA Governor's Proclamation - LGBTQ History Month, October 2019

Governor Tom Wolf's proclamat...
PA Governor's Proclamation - LGBTQ History Month, October 2019

Governor Tom Wolf's proclamation encouraging all Pennsylvanians to recognize the need for increased advocacy and improved public policy as we continue to work toward true liberty and justice for all. On display in the Commons with Acceptance Journeys Pittsburgh through November 1.  (10/21/2019)

Over 700 doctors were paid more than a million dollars by drug and medical device companies, Gellad responds

PROPUBLICA - HPM's Walid Gell...
Over 700 doctors were paid more than a million dollars by drug and medical device companies, Gellad responds

PROPUBLICA - HPM's Walid Gellad said it is quite striking how much money doctors were earning from other activities aside from patient care. More than 2,500 physicians received at least half a million dollars from drug makers and medical device companies in the past five years alone. And that doesn... (10/21/2019)

Brent’s findings help high school kids look out for one another

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN - We kn...
Brent’s findings help high school kids look out for one another

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN - We know that human compassion, connection, and kindness can make a difference for someone experiencing emotional distress. Studies now show that mental illness and its consequences affect 25 percent of the U.S. population. Of those, 50 percent develop mental illness by age 1... (10/21/2019)

Events celebrating LGBTQ History Month

Acceptance Journeys Pittsburg...
Events celebrating LGBTQ History Month

Acceptance Journeys Pittsburgh exhibit, Cycle Series film screening and panel, and a special lecture from PA Secretary of Health Rachel Levine on Issues in LGBT Health.  (10/18/2019)

Meet HPM alumna Cassandra Leighton

Cassandra Leighton (HPM '19) ...
Meet HPM alumna Cassandra Leighton

Cassandra Leighton (HPM '19) is a health services solutions analyst at AmeriHealth Caritas. Headquartered in Philadelphia, AmeriHealth Caritas is a managed care organization, serving over 5.1 million Medicaid, Medicare, and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) members across 11 states. In her... (10/17/2019)

 

Mon
10/21 Pitt Public Health Event
Acceptance Journeys Pittsburgh photo-story exhibit Pitt Public Health Event
Acceptance Journeys Pittsburgh photo-story exhibit
Mon 10/21 to Fri 11/1
Pitt Public Health

Acceptance Journeys Pittsburgh is a photo-story project that strives to address LGBTQ-related stigma in Pittsburgh. The project features stories provided by Pittsburghers around their journeys of love and acceptance for their LGBTQIA+ friends and family. In honor of LGBTQ History Month, the stories are on display at Pitt Public Health (and the Hillman Library Cup and Chaucer Cafe). 
Wed
10/23 Pitt Public Health Info Session
AUC Health Professional School Recruitment FairAUC Health Professional School Recruitment Fair Pitt Public Health Info Session
AUC Health Professional School Recruitment Fair
Wed 10/23 10:00AM - 6:00PM


Are you or someone you know interested in a career in public health? Join us at AUC Health Professional School Recruitment Fair to learn about our programs and explore your options with Pitt Public Health! If you have any questions, please contact Renee Hill, rthill@pitt.edu.
Wed
10/23 Pitt Public Health Info Session
Penn State Medical and Health Related Program DayPenn State Medical and Health Related Program Day Pitt Public Health Info Session
Penn State Medical and Health Related Program Day
Wed 10/23 11:00AM - 3:00PM


Are you or someone you know interested in a career in public health? Join us at Penn State Medical and Health Related Program Day to learn about our programs and explore your options with Pitt Public Health! If you have any questions, please contact Renee Hill, rthill@pitt.edu.
Wed
10/23 IDM PhD & MS Journal Club
Article - TBA IDM PhD & MS Journal Club
Article - TBA
Wed 10/23 12:00PM - 1:00PM
A719 Public Health
Wed
10/23 Pitt Public Health Info Session
WVU Graduate and Professional FairWVU Graduate and Professional Fair Pitt Public Health Info Session
WVU Graduate and Professional Fair
Wed 10/23 12:00PM - 4:00PM


Are you or someone you know interested in a career in public health? Join us at West Virginia University Graduate Fair to learn about our programs and explore your options with Pitt Public Health! If you have any questions, please contact Renee Hill, rthill@pitt.edu.
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