Evaluating U.S. federal health policy changes during the administration’s first 100 days
In a new Lancet Americas study, Miranda Yaver, PhD, assistant professor of health policy and management at Pitt’s School of Public Health, and colleagues examine the early effects of recent presidential federal policy changes on the U.S. health system.
Experts weigh in on the future of Medicaid under new health bill
Numerous experts, including HPM's Miranda Yaver, predict that Medicaid cuts and new requirements in President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" will have widespread implications on Americans and state, federal funding mechanisms.
New Center and Training Program Prepare Future Leaders in Maternal and Child Health
A new Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health Education, Science, and Practice is launching at Pitt Public Health—with a mission to train the next generation of public health leaders committed to improving outcomes for birthing people, children and families.
Anxiety diagnoses have overtaken Pennsylvania's medical cannabis program, study finds
"Adding anxiety to the [cannabis] program may inadvertently signal to patients that cannabis is effective for treating it, despite the lack of evidence, which is concerning,” Coleman Drake, associate professor of health policy and management, said in a statement.
The rapid spread of measles in Gaines, Texas
The simulations, developed by Mary G. Krauland, research assistant professor, and Mark S. Roberts, professor of health policy and management based on the FRED modeling system, which uses the size and locations of schools and businesses, as well as census demographic data, to simulate the spread of diseases.
Meet the Class of 2025 grads who won top University honors
Ashawnti Buckner, health policy and management MPH student, was a recipient of the 2025 Pitt’s Emma W. Locke Memorial Award.
"Elevating Voices" collegiate competition awards three winners in Medicaid Estate Recovery Project
The Department of Health Policy and Management placed third place for their work in researching and proposing innovative solutions to this problem.
Life lessons, discovery and friendship among top memories for graduating HPM students
Two years can pass in the blink of an eye, especially for graduate students balancing life, practical learning experiences, other jobs, and personal lives.
With their time at Pitt drawing to a close, several HPM students reflected on their time together, what they’ve learned and what they’ll take with them into the next chapter.
Big adventures for little visitors
Pitt Public Health’s Take Your Child to Work Day.
19 people were honored at Pitt’s Postdoctoral Research Symposium
Jacob Whitman, a postdoctoral associate in health policy and management, was recognized for one of the Best Poster Presentations and Rachael Rush, a postdoctoral associate in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, received the Postdoctoral Leadership Award.
Health Sciences award recipients at Faculty Honors Convocation
On April 3, five Pitt Public Health faculty members were celebrated at Pitt’s Faculty Honors Convocation for their outstanding achievements.
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A transformative public health partnership for Allegheny County.
Pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. increased 27% in five-year period, affecting women between 25-39 years of age
“This study that we’re talking about today shows why this is not a political issue, and it’s really important that we all be focusing on how we can reduce maternal mortality and working together on it," Marian Jarlenski, professor of Health Policy and Management.
MPH Program Ranked 18th in the Nation
The Master of Public Health (MPH) program at the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Health Policy and Management is the 18th-best program in the nation according to rankings just released by U.S. News and World Report.
