SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, School of Public Health

Congratulations to Tiffany Li, a student in the MD/MPH program whose concentration is epidemiology, on getting her op-ed published in one of our core foundations classes, PH Leadership in Interprofessional Practice, instructed by Lori Hoepner.

Her op-ed was about finding solutions to actively involve older adults in combating climate change and allow them to have agency when navigating the future of climate change.

To learn and read more about this public health issue, please visit: https://bit.ly/3yF3KkV

We are so excited to announce that our DrPH student Janille Williams, DrPH, MPH has been selected for the American Public Health Association Epidemiology Section Student Fellowship based on her dissertation abstract!

Her abstract was focused on disparities in knowledge and awareness of human papillomavirus and human papillomavirus-related cancers among sexual minorities in the United States, 2017–2020.

We are so excited for you, and congratulations!!

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We are so excited to announce that our MPH student Moyouri Bhattacharjee, whose concentration is epidemiology, has been featured in the research pulse for July 2024. She has participated in many research studies and aims to uncover how parents unique sociocultural and geopolitical circumstances, along with system inequities, influence their health outcomes. Her main goal is to improve health outcomes for local communities and make discoveries that can be applied to broader populations.

To learn more about Moyouri’s experiences, work, and interests, please visit: https://bit.ly/3Y9slbZ.

To learn more about the research pulse, please visit: https://bit.ly/4foTiyC.

We are thrilled to announce that our DrPH student Femi Falade, DrPHc CPEA with a concentration in Environmental and Occupational Health has been accepted to the Fall 2024 cohort of the Climate & Health CAFÉ Research Translation Lab.

He is an Environmental Public Health Risk Management professional with strong background in US EPA, OSHA, ISO 14001, and 45001 regulations. Currently pursuing a doctorate in Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University School of Public Health. His research focuses on the impact of environmental stressors on public health, especially the impact of climate change hazards on vulnerable populations, workplace, water and food safety. My interests lie in developing comprehensive strategies to mitigate and adapt to the health risks associated with climate change hazards. As I transition into Climate Change and Health Research, I am eager to leverage my doctoral dissertation on the health effects of urban flooding in disadvantaged communities to promote equitable solutions that prioritize safety, health, and well-being. I am excited to have been accepted into the Fall 2024 cohort of the CAFE Research Translation Lab, where I can further my knowledge and skills and apply them to real-world challenges.

Congratulations again!

PLEASE JOIN US TODAY at 3:00 PM for another public health information session!

The benefits of mentoring and research, how to get involved, and how you can help others will be discussed. We will have a faculty spotlight feature Dr. Marlene Camacho-Rivera, ScD, MPH as well as two students!

We look forward to “seeing” you TODAY! Please register at https://bit.ly/3WiYNHn.

PLEASE JOIN US TOMORROW, Friday, July 12th, 2024, for an application completion workshop for enrollment in the Fall 2024 semester.

It’s an extremely informative session focused on getting help to complete your applications, ask questions, meet admissions representatives, and learn about our scholarships.


DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE YOUR APPLICATIONS TO THE NEXT LEVEL!

Please register using this link: https://bit.ly/4cBH5Vt.

Congratulations to our faculty member, Dr. Laura Greer, on being featured in the article The Climate Crisis is Coming for the CEO of Family’s Health. The article focuses on the climate change issues of heat spikes, wildfires, and life-threatening flash floods and their impact on pregnant and postpartum individuals in a wave of depression and anxiety.

Dr. Greer explains that a post-climate-related event can go in two directions: a mother can be thrown into a position of social isolation in which she finds herself managing a family without appropriate access to care, or you’re highly resilient, you’ve got a lot of social support, you can kind of manage and weather, and it actually kind of makes you stronger.

To learn more about the article and this issue, please visit: https://bit.ly/3Vsa1ry.

The climate crisis is coming for ‘the CEO of the family’s health’ The increasing incidence of climate change-induced heat spikes, wildfires and life-threatening flash floods is engulfing pregnant and postpartum individuals in a wave of eco-anxiety and depression.…

Congratulations to our newest inductees into the Delta Omega Public Health Honor Society!

Click below to read more
https://www.downstate.edu/about/office-of-the-president/presidents-bulletin/2024/06-05/delta-omega-induction-ceremony.html

Congratulations to Malaïka Dewes on being a recipient of the 2024 Leonard Achan Sr. Health Equity Scholarship sponsored by Healthcare Leaders of New York (HLNY!

She is a dedicated advocate for from Rockland County, NY, holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology with a Minor in Neuroscience from the University at Albany. Her concentration is Health Policy and Management and through her course she has been able to get a stronger understanding of quality improvement and administration. She also serves as a Research Assistant and Health Equity Intern at ATW Solutions, a Chicago-based consulting firm, where she works directly with Medicaid Quality Improvement Networks on advancing disparities in healthcare organizations spanning the country. Recently appointed as the Program Coordinator at the Icahn School of Medicine’s Center for Multicultural and Community Affairs (CMCA), Malaika manages data systems and oversees the CMCA’s programming. She is an active member of NAHSE and ACHE, and plans to pursue a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program at New York Medical College in Fall 2024. Malaika's passion for science and commitment to addressing healthcare disparities position her as a forward-thinking professional ready to make significant contributions to the field. Malaika’s goal is to become a CEO of a hospital system that will embody quality, equitable care under her leadership.

Congratulations to Kyla Kiser, whose concentration is epidemiology in our MPH program, on getting her op-ed published in one of our core foundations classes, PH Leadership in Interprofessional Practice, instructed by Lori Hoepner.

The op-ed looked into the intersection of climate change, food insecurity, and health disparities in Brooklyn, highlighting how climate change exacerbates existing challenges. Brooklyn is a vibrant, diverse, and resilient community facing the unwelcome impact of climate change on food prices and access. She emphasizes the need for action to address these issues, noting the disproportionate impact on lower-income households and the exacerbation of health disparities. It calls for further research into the specific impacts of climate change on food production and distribution to better understand and mitigate these challenges, ultimately advocating for solutions to reclaim a more equitable and sustainable future for Brooklyn.

To learn and read more about this public health issue, please visit: https://bit.ly/4dOmfDk

Please join us on Tuesday, May 14th, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Zoom for a webinar with the National Institute of Aging focused on the role of team science practice and practice in climate and health.

Our faculty member, Lori Hoepner, an expert in the field, will speak on what team science is and how it relates to climate and health. In addition, the components of good team science practice will be outlined, and we will also provide tools to help create them.

To learn more about the National Institute of Aging monthly webinar series, please visit: https://bit.ly/3QEdiCi

To register, please visit: https://bit.ly/3Urv116

We hope you will consider tuning in for a meaningful discussion!

Webinar Registration - Zoom

PLEASE JOIN US a week from today, Tuesday, May 14th, for another information session titled Epidemiology of Longevity and areas of the world where people live the longest called “Blue Zones"—and the characters it’s that these areas and their people share!

We will be discussing the admissions process, academic departments, and programs and hearing from our faculty member, Elizabeth Helzner, Associate Professor and Interim Chair, Epidemiology and Biostatistics Department.

In addition, our student spotlight speaker will be Ayanna Besson, DrPH, MPH, Adjunct Professor from the Epidemiology and Biostatistics department, two of our wonderful concentrations we offer in the MPH program.

TO REGISTER, please visit: https://bit.ly/3QCo3Fj.

We look forward to your joining us and welcoming you to this impactful community!