Beneath the Surface: A public health look at drowning prevention in Florida  Â
Public health student recounts a life-changing accident that shaped her perspective on water safety.
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Meet the Students of PHHP: Megan McCarthy, Ph.D. in Public Health
College of Public Health and Health Professions students are dedicated to improving health and well-being in communities around the world.
UF doctoral student contributes to global dialogue on eating disorder research
UF College of Public Health and Health Professions doctoral student Lina Modjarrad, M.P.H., recently traveled to the Hague, Netherlands, to present her research, "Childhood Maltreatment and Disordered Eating Trajectories: Sociodemographic Moderators" at the 2026 International Conference on Eating Disorders, hosted by the Academy for Eating Disorders.
The Scream on the Porch: Watching diabetes and heart disease up close
Public health student Jada Whaley describes how a family member's emergency made her think differently about prevention.
Meet the Students of PHHP: Sebastian Arenas, Master of Biostatistics
Meet the students from the College of Public Health and Health Professions, a diverse group dedicated to improving health and well-being in communities around the world
When Caution Can’t Wait: A story of education and prevention
Public health student Taylor Mendez urges young people to take sun protection seriously.
Meet the Students of PHHP: Alejandro Ramirez, Master Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders
College of Public Health and Health Professions students are dedicated to improving health and well-being in communities around the world.
A Quiet Signal, a Calm Response: Understanding seizures beyond panic
Psychology student Skyla Abramson shares how growing up with her mother’s epilepsy taught her the importance of staying calm and understanding seizure first aid.
Meet the Students of PHHP: Anna Handley, Doctor of Audiology
College of Public Health and Health Professions students are dedicated to improving health and well-being in communities around the world.
My multiple sclerosis diagnosis sharpened my purpose as an occupational therapist
Samia Alamgir shares her story of being diagnosed with MS as an OTD student and creating a national program for people with the condition.
