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One Health Center tackles issues at the intersection of human, animal and environmental health
Center director Dr. Michael von Fricken leads faculty and student efforts to co-advance the health of humans, animals, plants and the environment.
New bird flu team researches H5N1 and assists…
A multidisciplinary team that includes three PHHP researchers is helping prepare Florida’s response to potential bird flu outbreaks.
Study outlines why housing needs often force…
Housing-related reasons for relinquishing pets included pet-related restrictions, landlord issues, housing loss and unhoused owners.
Research shows perceived discord in health…
A new study shows Americans’ trust in their doctor’s health recommendations remains as strong as ever, yet they lose trust in the accuracy of…
recent news
New study examines factors associated with…
Researchers will evaluate individual, community, mental health service delivery and policy factors that may play a role in suicide risk.
WHO report recognizes airborne transmission in…
Dr. John Lednicky and co-authors say the WHO report is a step forward in acknowledging the role of inhalation of infectious disease particles in…
Leadership message: Educational affairs
As we begin a new academic year, George Hack reminds faculty and staff of the importance of fostering an environment that promotes critical thinking…
PHhp on the road
Faculty, staff, alumni and students represent PHHP at conferences and meetings
Team presents workshop at International…
Dr. Jessica Kramer and colleagues were invited to present a pre-conference workshop on the Person Experiences Interview Survey.
Victoria Seraphin attends Florida Public Health…
UF M.P.H. student Victoria Seraphin is a Suwannee River AHEC Scholar.
International team takes best poster award at…
Their study used AI to predict the emergence of dominant Omicron COVID-19 variants with very high precision and accuracy.
student spotlight
equal access clinics
Free care for our community
PHHP students lead clinics offering no-cost occupational therapy, physical therapy and clinical psychology services.
8 student benefits of a research-intensive…
Research universities offer undeniable benefits to students in any pathway.
Two UF student researchers propel space…
PHHP’s Sophia Larralde explored the effects of microgravity on the brain and motor control at NASA’s Johnson Space Center.
Meet the students of PHHP: Alex Youngblood…
Meet the students from the College of Public Health and Health Professions, a diverse group dedicated to improving health and well-being in…
in the news
First case of human bird flu diagnosed without…
Dr. Benjamin Anderson talks with Fox News about concerns with the case and what is still unknown.
Just breathe
Dr. Gordon Mitchell discusses his work with intermittent hypoxia in this episode of CureCast, produced by Unite 2 Fight Paralysis.
US government report says fluoride at twice the…
Dr. Ashley Malin discusses a new National Toxicology Program report with the Associated Press.
Media relations
alumni news
Dedicated to service: Meet Air Force Associate Deputy Surgeon General Stephen Mounts
He provides guidance and expertise to a 44,000-person integrated health care delivery and readiness system serving 2.6 million beneficiaries at 76 facilities worldwide.
Major career change puts alumna Katie Dutton in the spotlight
Dutton has made the leap from pediatric speech-language pathologist to full-time singer.
New scholarship celebrates an O.T. legacy
Dr. Joanne Foss, a PHHP professor emerita, developed a new scholarship to support the next generation of occupational therapists.
Committed to earning the public’s trust
Alumna Dr. Carolyne St. Louis is deputy ethics counselor and director of ethics at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
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