Misti Crane

With the loss of Associate Professor Emeritus R.J. “Jeff” Caswell in May came an outpouring of memories about his impact, warmth and contributions to the college and university.

“Jeff was a beloved member of the MHA and Health Services Management and Policy community, and his legacy within our college is enormous,” said HSMP Chair Aram Dobalian. 

Professor Jiyoung Lee has been named chair of the Division of Environmental Health Sciences at The Ohio State University College of Public Health. 

Lee, who has been with the college since 2008, “is a world-renowned expert on the connections between water and human and animal health and an exemplary member of the College of Public Health faculty,” said Interim Dean Karla Zadnik.

Rural Americans are less likely to initiate care for substance use disorders and to receive ongoing care compared with those who live in urban areas, according to a recent study.

The College of Public Health and its programs are among the top in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s latest edition of America’s Best Graduate Schools.

Living in a neighborhood with high eviction rates over time is associated with higher rates of psychological distress among pregnant Black women compared to those who live in areas with lower eviction rates, a recent study found.

If hospitals consistently and comprehensively support trauma survivors with mental health needs, including after they’re discharged, the survivors are less likely to find themselves back in the hospital in crisis, a new study has found.

It is with deep sadness that the College of Public Health shares news of the passing of recently retired faculty member Judith Schwartzbaum.

“Dr. Judith A. Schwartzbaum was indeed a talented, beautiful and inspirational friend and colleague, and a treasure to those who knew her,” said longtime colleague and collaborator Randall Harris, professor of epidemiology.

A new national report details the steep decline in clinician-provided abortions in states that ban abortion, and a substantial increase in those states where abortions remain legal with fewer restrictions.

Ohio State’s College of Public Health has received a 2023 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award for its outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Following decades of criticism for "cherry-picking" the healthiest patients, Medicare managed care plans now appear to be holding onto sicker patients with more complex health needs, new research has found.