Department Of Epidemiology

In a study led by Dr. Linda B. Cottler, two-thirds of young people said the use of prescription stimulants is a moderate-to-large problem among youth.

HealthStreet wins UF's Champion for Change award for community engagement efforts promoting social equity.

Cheryl Weston, business manager of the department of epidemiology, is one of just 16 UF employees to receive a 2013 Superior Accomplishment Award at the university level.

Dr. Cook, an associate professor of epidemiology, is one of 34 UF scientists recognized for a distinguished record of research.

Cindy Prins, Ph.D., M.P.H., and Lt. William Walders, M.H.A., were recognized at UF's Outstanding Young Alumni Awards ceremony.

A new study led by Dr. Linda Cottler found that African-Americans were more likely than other racial and ethnic groups to express an interest in participating in health research.

PHHP awardees include Jason Gravano, Tanisha Hill-Jarrett and Dr. Catherine Striley.

Martin Wegman, an M.D. student and doctoral candidate in the department of epidemiology, is one of 20 students to receive the national 2013 Medical Student Leadership Award.

Dr. Norman Sartorius will present “Public health efforts to fight the stigma of mental disorders” on Monday, Jan. 28 from 4 to 5 p.m. in the HPNP Complex, room G101.

A new study led by Dr. Ron Shorr finds that equipping hospital beds with alarms does not decrease patient falls and related injuries.