December 9, 2022
Weight-loss surgery produces durable improvements in urinary incontinence
Seven years after bariatric surgery, patients with urinary incontinence see improvements that persist, according to large longitudinal study
December 6, 2022
Americans are eating more whole grains but are still confused by the food labels
An analysis of two decades of data on Americans’ diets revealed that people are increasingly choosing whole grain foods, although we can't always tell which products are healthier.
November 21, 2022
Pitt Public Health in practice
Countywide Project Helps Communities to Flourish
November 17, 2022
Disparities in COVID-19 vaccine equity persist, though the situation has improved
Healio - Jean Nachega explains that these data show that vaccine access inequity is still a reality, especially in low- and middle-income countries, though the situation at least in terms of COVID-19 vaccines has somewhat improved.
November 10, 2022
Lewis Kuller, longtime chair of epidemiology at Pitt, dies at 88
Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle- Lewis H. Kuller, who built a world-class Department of Epidemiology, which he chaired for 30 years, has died.
November 8, 2022
COVID-19 cases hold steady in Allegheny County
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette- Tiffany Gary-Webb, an associate professor of epidemiology and a member of the Black Equity Coalition, discussed concerns about racial disparities with COVID-19.
October 12, 2022
Grants of note
It’s a Grant Quintet for Public Health
October 6, 2022
Distinguished alumna visits Pitt Public Health
Noted health equity researcher spoke on Oct. 13
October 3, 2022
Congratulations to Ashley Hill - ‘40 Under 40’ honoree
EPI’s Ashley Hill was recognized as part of the Georgia Southern University Alumni Association “40 Under 40” Class of 2022 on September 23. The annual honor recognizes young alumni who have made significant strides in business, leadership, community, educational or philanthropic endeavors. Honorees were chosen by a selection committee that reviewed each individual’s professional expertise, achievements, and dedication to charitable and community initiatives.