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HPM Assistant Professor Jacqueline Ellison

After Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, more young women opted for sterilization

A 2024 study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health found that sterilization procedures increased immediately after Dobbs, especially among women ages 18–30. The increase has persisted, suggesting demand for permanent contraception remains high, according to lead author Jacqueline Ellison, assistant professor of health policy and management.

Danielle Tufts, assistant professor in Pitt Public Health’s Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology

Tick season is here. Why your backyard may be at risk

It's tick season in Allegheny County, and public health officials say the risk may be closer to home than many residents realize. Danielle Tufts, assistant professor in Pitt Public Health’s Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, and her team have tracked these ticks across western Pennsylvania for years.

SPH Partner Advisory Board Member David Dyjack

Cheering for Pitt: How David Dyjack is shaping the future of public health

School of Public Health Partner Advisory Board Member David Dyjack started his career focusing on asbestos and lead. “My job is divided into many different challenges; every day is different," Dyjack said. "That is why I love public health so much—it is dynamic and evergreen."

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