Public Health Ed professor, alum, recognized
Public Health Education Professor Dr. Sharon Morrison and her former undergrad research assistant, Nathan Dang (’24) were recently recognized by the North Carolina Hmong Women Association.
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Uncg Dean Advocates For Jockey Health And Safety In Horse Racing
In October, Mattacola and some of his UNCG colleagues will participate in HISA’s International Jockey Concussion, Safety and Wellness Conference. Associate Professor Dr. Jeff Milroy and Professor Dr. David Wyrick who will speak about Strategies for Athlete Communications on Mental Health and Safety.
Dr. Payton Foh selected as faculty fellow
As faculty fellow, Payton Foh will collaborate with the UNCG Center for Housing and Community Studies team on applied projects, mentor students, and help to develop community-based solutions to pressing issues in the areas of housing, health, and community safety.
Professor Michelle Martin Romero Selected for Elite Fellowship
Department of Public Health Education Professor Dr. Michelle Martin Romero is one of three people selected nationally as a fellow for the Leadership and Education Advancement Program (LEAP) for diverse scholars.
Public Health Education student awarded $10,000 grant
Public Health Education doctoral student Mohammed Jibriel is one of 43 national recipients of the 2024 BMe Vanguard Awards. Jibriel intends to use his grant to support a youth program at the Sudan House in Greensboro. The organization promotes cultural understanding and integration between Americans and Sudanese immigrant and refugee communities. Jibriel was nominated for the grant by Interfaith America.
Double Alum Selected for National Fellowship
Dr. Kunga Denzongpa, Public Health Education Alumna twice over, was selected as a Minority Serving Institution Fellow for the American Evaluation Association.
Public Health Education Professor Shares Tips on New Covid Vaccine
It does look like (the new Covid strain) has similar enough features to the X variants that the updated fall 2023 vaccine should also provide some protection against that Dr. Jennifer Toller Erausquin, social epidemiologist and associate department chair for the Public Health Education Department (School of Health and Human… Continue reading…
Statement on Recent Violent Events from the Department of Public Health Education
August 29, 2023 Erica Payton Foh, PhD, MPH Statement on Recent Violent Events from the Department of Public Health Education In the midst of the back-to-school season with the ringing of wake-up alarms and school bells, we are left to contemplate and reconcile our nation’s three most recent violent events. Friday’s… Continue reading…
Dr. Wyrick Weighs in on Athletes’ Use of Alcohol
Pain control is one of three primary reasons athletes report using alcohol, along with stress management and as a way to celebrate, according to Dr. David Wyrick. Though, when it comes to pain, “there’s no evidence that alcohol has medicinal benefits,” he said.
PHE Alum Selected as New Brunswick County Health Director
As director, David Howard will oversee Brunswick County’s Public Health, Environmental Health, and WIC/Nutrition Services operations.