In response to the growing in...
Pitt Public Health launches new undergraduate degree program
In response to the growing interest in public health careers among younger generations and the need for a more diverse and community-focused public health workforce, the University of Pittsburgh is officially launching an undergraduate program for students seeking a career in public health.
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On December 1, 2021, The Hill...
Kelly Lavin Delmore named one of The Hill’s top lobbyists of 2021
On December 1, 2021, The Hill released their annual list of Top Lobbyists, including 2004 HPM graduate Kelly Lavin Delmore (HPM ’04). Ms. Delmore is a Principal in the Government Relations and Public Policy Practice at the health law firm, Hooper Lundy & Bookman, P.C., where she lobbies for an arra... (01/13/2022)
“For the longest time, I want...
Meet Jonathan Yasin, BSPH student
“For the longest time, I wanted to be a physician,” says Jonathan, a native of Long Island, N.Y. “But, I never thought about it in a global context or considered all the things that shape health until my volunteer work. I started really thinking about public health and how it could be a window in... (01/11/2022)
Russell Rycheck, Professor Em...
Remembering Russell Rycheck, Emeritus Professor of Epidemiology
Russell Rycheck, Professor Emeritus of Epidemiology, passed away on December 17, 2021. He will be remembered as a celebrated professor and respected colleague. Dr. Rycheck was a professor at Pitt Public Health for 42 years, where he received multiple awards for teaching, including Outstanding Teach... (01/06/2022)
NBC NEWS – HPM’s Mark Roberts...
Flu making a comeback, could strain hospitals filled with Covid patients
NBC NEWS – HPM’s Mark Roberts, director of the Public Health Dynamics Laboratory, said he’s concerned that regions of the country that currently don’t have mitigation measures for Covid will see a large increase in flu cases in the coming weeks. “What I think is worrisome now is that there are many... (01/04/2022)