June 29, 2023
Pitt honors longtime staff employees at ceremony
30 Pitt Public Health staff with long tenures at the University were honored during the Chancellor's Annual Staff Recognition Ceremony.
June 14, 2023
TV dramas effectively prompt middle schoolers to talk about vaping dangers
“Something surprising, which we wouldn’t have known without these focus groups, is that although all of the students knew the term ‘vaping,’ several said they did not know what e-cigarettes were,” said Hoffman.
June 7, 2023
A nurturing and ever-evolving path
A year after graduation, BCHS alumna Monica Henderson reflects on her personal and professional journey.
June 5, 2023
When viewed as public art, gardens grow mental health
“This is a critical space to explore because it impacts people at individual levels, but also how we relate to others and build community," said Sara Baumann.
May 24, 2023
Youth use collaborative filmmaking to visualize mental health experiences
Our work focuses on using art, specifically film, for elevating discussions about sensitive public health topics, encouraging collaboration, and supporting advocacy.
May 15, 2023
Student accolades and honors
The School of Public Health recognizes awards and achievements made by students during the spring semester.
May 10, 2023
Faculty grants awarded
Congratulations go to School of Public Health faculty members who have received new grant awards to support their research:
May 8, 2023
Q&A: Medical TV shows contribute to views on vaping-related lung injury
To learn more about these storylines, Twitter findings and implications of this research, Healio spoke with Beth L. Hoffman, PhD, MPH.
April 12, 2023
Alcohol and health risks, spring gardening, Rutgers University strike
The latest research on moderate drinking shows there are no health benefits to alcohol, and that even a few glasses of wine at dinner may contribute to certain cancers and other diseases.
March 28, 2023
Stop the stigma: How this Pittsburgh woman came to devote her life to fighting the addiction narrative
Mary Hawk, chair the Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences, describes the stigma addicts face as an obstacle to seeking treatment, even when it’s offered.
March 23, 2023
'The Whale,' Pitt Researchers to Study Fat Representation in Film, TV
Beth Hoffman, postdoctoral associate, said the research team is limiting the analysis to medical dramas to develop a baseline and target a specific sample.
March 14, 2023
Tony Norman: Richard Garland’s prison to personal responsibility pipeline
“MOVE is the reason I’m who I am today,” Garland says.
February 13, 2023
The Ohio measles outbreak and the danger of losing herd immunity
Though measles was eradicated in the U.S. in 2000, outbreaks have occurred since, including a recent one in Columbus, Ohio.
February 6, 2023
Somerset County Chamber recognizes community movers and shakers
Behavioral and Community Health Sciences student Alyce Palko received the Harold W. Wheeler Jr. Memorial Humanitarian Award.
January 9, 2023
United Way looking to help Latinos in Lawrence County
Dr. Patricia Documet said the biggest needs revolve around the language barrier, with translation services and bilingual speakers needed.