Vol. 6 / Is. 06, Sep 2016 Archives

Kelli Gruber, MPH

by COPH Staff | September 30, 2016

Alumni Highlight – Kelli Gruber, MPH (Epidemiology, 2014) Hometown: York, NE Current Career Position: I recently returned from Colorado, where I completed two years with the Colorado state health department as a CSTE Applied Epidemiology Fellow. Now I am with the Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition (GSCN) as a Research Associate. The collaborative work environment at GSCN allows me to apply the epidemiology and biostatistics knowledge and skills I acquired during my training at UNMC to both community-focused work and research efforts. The best aspects… Continue Reading

Posted in Alumni Highlight, The GroundBreaker, Vol. 6 / Is. 06, Sep 2016

Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health Recommended for 5 More Years of Funding

by COPH Staff | September 30, 2016

Spotlight on Research at COPH – The Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (CS-CASH), a NIOSH agricultural forestry and fishing Center, has received recommendation for a second 5 year cycle of funding beginning September 2016. The aims of CS-CASH are to conduct high quality research and translate scientific discoveries into practical applications to reduce the burden of injury and illness among farmers, ranchers, their families, and workers. The Center has high scientific and technical competency, is forward looking, and has a strong network… Continue Reading

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National Infant Mortality Awareness Month

by COPH Staff | September 30, 2016

Public Health Community Advisory – September is Infant Mortality Awareness month, and CityMatCH is looking to draw attention to the inequities that still linger. Overall, the United States is making progress in reducing infant mortality rates (IMR). In 2013, the IMR was 5.96/1,000 live births. From 2005 through 2011, the infant mortality rate declined 12 percent. The decline was highest in states with the highest burden, which is encouraging news.[1] However, the disparity between white and black infant mortality continues to persist. If projections hold true,… Continue Reading

Posted in Community Advisory, The GroundBreaker, Vol. 6 / Is. 06, Sep 2016

Summer 2016 Certificate, MPH, MS and PhD Graduates

by COPH Staff | September 30, 2016

COPH Notable Mentions – In the Summer 2016 semester, the following students fulfilled the requirements for the Certificate in Public Health, Certificate in Community Oriented Primary Care, Master of Public Health, Master of Science in Emergency Preparedness and Doctor of Philosophy. Congratulations to all these graduating students! Best wishes to them in their chosen public health professions. Certificate in Community Oriented Primary Care Sarah Meuret Certificate in Public Health Muhammad Javaid Nishitha Meuret Sachi Verma Master of Public Health Graduates & Capstone Project Muhammad Javaid… Continue Reading

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