Health Outcomes And Policy

In a UF Student Perspectives article, Ph.D. student Megan McCarthy argues that in rural communities the biggest barrier to healthcare can be transportation.

The initiative is aimed at improving maternal-fetal outcomes, uncontrolled hypertension and diabetes and lack of primary care.

In an Orlando Sentinel guest commentary, Ph.D. student Megan McCarthy argues that transportation is one of the most important factors in rural health infrastructure.

For the first time, the annual DAISY meeting was held outside the U.S.

College of Public Health and Health Professions students are dedicated to improving health and well-being in communities around the world.

Pet ownership bestows many physical and mental health benefits, but without assistance, could be a barrier to owners' access to appropriate care.

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.

By working directly with lawmakers and constituents, students bridge the gap between academic training and real-world health policy.

In a large study, younger stroke survivors reported more difficult concentrating and more poor mental health days.

Wang received the American Public Health Association Cancer Forum 2025 Trainee Award.