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The Positive Effects of Gardening (Part 1 of 2)

Public Health Community Advisory – Gardening for health is an old idea that is rapidly gaining wide recognition. The ramifications of gardening for health are widespread. The main purpose of local gardening is to improve diet, especially in areas where fresh vegetables are expensive and hard to find. In even a small back yard, a family can grow enough food to make a significant nutritional contribution. Fresh vegetables can be frozen and stored for later use. And gardening can help the family to reduce its… Continue Reading

Impact in Nebraska of the Supreme Court Decision on Health Law

Public Health in the National News – On June 28, 2012, the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act, with the majority opinion that Congress has the authority to use the taxing power endowed by the Constitution to impose the individual mandate. Another key ruling from the Court was that a provision of the ACA to expand the Medicaid program for individuals from 100% of the federal poverty level to 133% of the federal poverty level is optional, rather than required of state governments. You… Continue Reading

June 21, 2012 – “The 2010 Waponahki Tribal Health Assessment: A multi-tribal collaboration between members of the Waponahki Confederacy and the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Public Health”

  College of Public Health Grand Rounds: “The 2010 Waponahki Tribal Health Assessment: A multi-tribal collaboration between members of the Waponahki Confederacy and the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Public Health” presented by Patricia Knox-Nicola, Penobscot Nation Health Center, Indian Island, MEA member of the Penobscot Nation, Patricia Knox-Nicola holds an Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of Rhode Island and a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science from the University of Maine. She worked at the Penobscot Nation Health Department since… Continue Reading

COPH Ground Rounds “Sexual Health Research in the 21st Century: Innovations and Future Directions”

Great Plains Public Health Training Center Leadership Speaker Series “Sexual Health Research in the 21st Century: Innovations and Future Directions” Michael Reece, PhD, MPH Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Co-Director, Center for Sexual Health Promotion Indiana University    

Baojiang Chen, PhD

Faculty Highlight – Dr. Chen teaches three Biostatistics concentration courses for the COPH MPH Program: Survival Data Analysis, Correlated Data Analysis, and Special Topics in Biostatistics: Linear Algebra. He also serves as a guest lecturer on introductory statistics to residents in the radiology program.  During the past year, Dr. Chen developed two courses for the new PhD program in Biostatistics. Dr. Chen’s current research focuses on both methodological development and statistical applications.  He seeks to develop new and innovative statistical methods for handling missing data… Continue Reading

Maitham Al-Sammak

Student Highlight – Maitham A. Al-Sammak is a student in the UNMC College of Public Health (COPH) intercampus Environmental Health, Occupational Health, and Toxicology doctoral program. Maitham is from Baghdad, Iraq, and his education is supported by a scholarship from the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research as a part of the Iraqi scholarship program in the United States. Maitham earned both his bachelor’s degree in veterinary medicine and surgery and his master’s degree in pharmacology and toxicology from the University of Baghdad,… Continue Reading

Consider Biking: A Healthy and Fun Way to Get Around, When Done Safely

Public Health Community Advisory  – There are many good reasons to consider bicycle riding. In addition to exercise and better physical fitness, biking can be a great way to socialize and meet new people. Cycling also brings you closer to nature and is a great stress reliever. And your bike can take you places! Bicycle commuting is on the rise nationwide. Buying a bike can be a big investment, but it may be worthwhile because bikes typically last a long time. You can purchase a… Continue Reading