UWF Usha Kundu, MD College of Health

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The University of West Florida is seeking another helping hand in our community to serve as OPS Field Placement Coordinator within the Usha Kundu, MD College of Health in the Department of Social Work.

Social Workers lend a helping hand in our community. If you want to join our team and help lend a hand, check out this opportunity. The position requires the coordinator to arrange field education experiences for all undergraduate and graduate social work students. The coordinator is responsible for working as an extension of the field office to support efforts in recruiting placement sites, developing university affiliation agreements with agencies, interviewing students, completing written documentation of the student's field education experience, developing field documents, and providing training for field instructors..

Join us in shaping the future of healthcare education in Pensacola, Florida.

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📌 OPS Field Placement Coordinator in the Department of Social Work

📍Community impact in action with UWF Department of Public Health

On May 20, the Northwest Florida Community Cancer Collaborative (NWFCCC), alongside the Florida Department of Health Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, hosted its 11th 3-D Mobile Mammography screening event at the Health & Hope Clinic in Pensacola.

MammoLink provided onsite screenings, while Keeping Abreast Foundation joined community partners in supporting awareness, prevention, and early detection efforts throughout Northwest Florida Mammolink provided onsite screenings, while Keeping Abreast Foundation joined community partners in supporting awareness, prevention, and early detection efforts throughout Northwest Florida.

Dr. Justice Mbizo, Professor, epidemiologist, and principal investigator in the Department of Public Health within the Usha Kundu, MD College of Health, continues leading community-engaged research supporting the 2026–2030 Florida State Cancer Plan and efforts to reduce the burden of cancer in Florida.

A heartfelt thank you to Mammolink, Health and Hope Clinic, Inc, and Keeping Abreast Foundation for the incredible work you continue to do for our community. 💙

These moments remind us of the power of partnership, prevention, and showing up when it matters most.

The Usha Kundu, MD College of Health proudly congratulates Dr. James Arruda on receiving the first patent affiliated with the University of West Florida.

Dr. Arruda’s innovative EEG-based platform for early Alzheimer’s detection represents a significant advancement in accessible and non-invasive healthcare technology. This achievement highlights the transformative impact of faculty research and interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing real-world healthcare challenges.

We are incredibly thankful to have Dr. Arruda as part of the UKCOH and UWF community. His dedication to advancing scientific discovery and improving patient outcomes exemplifies the excellence and innovation that define our institution.

Read more: University of West Florida Newsroom

🎉 Please join us in congratulating Dr. James Arruda on receiving the first patent affiliated with the University of West Florida!

Dr. Arruda’s groundbreaking research in Alzheimer’s detection has led to the development of an innovative EEG-based platform designed to identify mild cognitive impairment earlier through a more accessible, non-invasive approach. This incredible achievement reflects decades of dedication to research, innovation and improving patient outcomes.

We are incredibly thankful to have Dr. Arruda as part of the Usha Kundu, MD College of Health and UWF family. His passion for advancing healthcare and commitment to impactful research continue to make a lasting difference in our community and beyond. 💙

UWF professor receives U.S. patent for early Alzheimer’s detection technology - University of West Florida Newsroom Dr. James Arruda, professor of psychology at the University of West Florida, has received a Notice of Allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for an electroencephalographic, or EEG, platform capable of detecting mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s dementia, a milestone that br...

Meet Kara Dingess ‘13, assistant professor of psychiatry at Tulane University’s Center for Autism and Related Disorders.

After receiving her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the UWF Usha Kundu, MD College of Health, Kara now uses both her education and experience with psoriatic arthritis to empathize with her patients, providing clarity and resources during times of uncertainty.

Want to know more about Kara’s story? Read her full UWF Alumni profile here: bit.ly/4tflutc.

We couldn’t be more proud of the hard work and dedication our faculty and staff poured into this academic year to help make this moment possible—but most of all, we’re proud of you. 🩺🎓

Your resilience, passion, and commitment to making a difference inspire everything we do. Here’s to your next chapter! ✨

The Shell-ebration Cup 🏆 is still anyone’s to win, so keep those shares, posts, and donations coming! Every gift helps your department crawl closer to the top. Who will make the next big leap on the leaderboard? 👀🐢

The UWF Day of Giving is almost here, and tomorrow we bring back the famous Turtle Race Competition! Who's ready to cheer on the turtles from each department?!! 🏁🐢

Each turtle is set to race across the finish line. Last year, nursing took the lead! The one who wins this year will again be based on YOUR donations. The turtle colors are as follows:

🩷 Nursing
💙 Public Health
🧡 Health Sciences & Administration
🩵 Psychology
🤎 Social Work
💜 Movement Sciences & Health
❤️ Medical Laboratory Science

Your support means everything to the next generation of healthcare professionals. Stay tuned for the big race! Which department do you think will be taking home (or to their office) the turtle trophy?

UWF's Day of Giving is NEXT week!! Every donation invests in our amazing students by empowering scholarships, research, and other health initiatives.

Visit DayofGiving.uwf.edu to donate and stay tuned for more updates! 💙