How Sally Duplantier redefines finding purpose through continued learning later in life
Sally Duplantier redefines purpose later in life by expanding access to evidence-based healthy aging education worldwide through her Wellness Wednesday initiative and DrPH studies at IU.
Fairbanks School awarded funding to advance precision health research
The Fairbanks School of Public Health has been awarded major funding to create new data-driven tools that help researchers and clinicians turn complex electronic health records into clearer, more p... Read more about Fairbanks School awarded funding to advance precision health research
Turning student experience into mentorship through the HSM program
Hana Tingle-Bean, BSHSM’22, shares how discovering public health transformed her career path and how she now pays it forward by mentoring future HSM students.
Local health expert rejects new hepatitis B vaccine recommendation
Center for Public Health Practice director Shandy Dearth highlights the continued importance of hepatitis B vaccination for newborns and public health science amid changes to federal recommendations.
‘Are you married?’ Why doctors ask invasive questions during treatment
Answering personal questions at the doctor’s office can help researchers recognize health problems and find effective interventions, Assistant Professor Jill Inderstrodt writes in The Conversatio... Read more about ‘Are you married?’ Why doctors ask invasive questions during treatment
Crystal Lander’s approach to partnerships that transcend traditional boundaries
Crystal Lander’s leadership centers on the belief that the world’s largest challenges can only be solved in collaboration, making trustworthy relationships vital.
Finding a voice at the intersection of medicine and public health
MD-MPH student Olivia Schenck is blending her passion for medicine, data, and innovation to improve healthcare beyond the clinic, showing how dual-degree training empowers future physician-leaders... Read more about Finding a voice at the intersection of medicine and public health
A passion for public health becomes a statewide mission to save lives
Sarah Vivo, BSHSM’16, is now leading the Indiana Cancer Consortium, bringing her passion for collaboration and prevention to reduce the cancer burden across the state.
Zombies, jiangshi, draugrs, revenants − monster lore is filled with metaphors for public health
The ways in which zombies are spawned, and contained, reflect a range of public health principles, Clinical Assistant Professor Tom Duszynski writes in The Conversation.
Fairbanks, Lilly and Indiana employers collaborate to study obesity medications’ impact
The five-year study will explore how medications used to manage obesity affect clinical outcomes and costs, such as absenteeism and disability claims.
