In this issue: Autumn 2022

A note from Dean Amy Fairchild

Dean Amy Fairchild with alumni

Public health passion

Man posting a sign that says masks are required
An infusion of public health ethics could have improved COVID policy
young woman with e-cigarette smoke
Experts call for FDA to tread carefully on touting pros of e-cigarettes
a person raising their arms with a pink sign that reads Choice is a human right.
Q & A: Abortion access after Dobbs
Five people harvest cabbage at farm
Student-athlete helps relaunch Columbus public health camp

Alumni in action

Book cover with illustration and text 'The ABCs of Public Health'
Alumna writes public health book for kids
Duane Reynolds
Duane Reynolds, MHA '04, selected as one of Modern Healthcare's Top Diversity Leaders in Healthcare
Aram Dobalian, Amy Fairchild and two attendees pose with Brutus for a photo at the Cleverly at 10 event.
Management Institute highlights strong alumni base
Angie Byrne smiling wearing a brown turtleneck sweater.
Q & A: Alumna brings public health perspective to transportation safety

Public health's promise

Selin Timur plays the baritone
Marching Band a ‘special opportunity’ for MHA student
Photo of Paul Matherny smiling. He is wearing glasses and a blue shirt.
PEP student builds on passion for advocacy
A photo of student Kaitlyn Jones smilng. She is wearing a white shirt and an organge sweater. Text box says "Kaitlyn Jones. MPH student, Health behavior and health promotion.
Public Health Buckeyes: Kaitlyn Jones
Five people harvest cabbage at farm
Student-athlete helps relaunch Columbus public health camp

Inspire

Dean Amy Fairchild at podium
Fairchild celebrates 15 years of college history during 2022 State of the College
Two students selected for Ohio State's Health Equity Scholars Program stand outside Cunz Hall
Public Health students selected to Health Equity Scholars Program

Growing our potential

Catherine Baumgardner and Georgie Shockey
Ohio State awards philanthropic honors to Catherine Baumgardner, MHA '86 and Georgie Shockey, CPH donor
Elizabeth Seely
Ohio State MHA launches $2M fundraising campaign and class challenge to support students, faculty, alumni and program

Science

Abigail Shoben and her golden retriever Echo stand in front of Cunz hall
A biostatistician’s best friend
A male doctor talks to a female patient in a consultation room
Fewer rural early-onset Alzheimer’s patients see specialists
Mahmood Alalwan smiling, standing outside in front of trees
PhD researcher explores tobacco cessation counseling in Saudi Arabia
Jen Hefner smiles for photo.
Understanding 911 response to mental health crises

Honors and accolades

Alex Ochoa
Alex Ochoa wins Undergraduate Abstract of Distinction at NCH Research Retreat
HEED award logo 2022
College honored with national diversity award
Remle Crowe
Dr. Remle Crowe, MPH-Epidemiology ’15, PhD ‘18, receives Power of One award
Duane Reynolds
Duane Reynolds, MHA '04, selected as one of Modern Healthcare's Top Diversity Leaders in Healthcare
A group of people pose at the NAHSE Student Case Competition
MHA students win 2022 NAHSE Student Case Competition
Micah Berman, JD
Micah Berman wins 2023 John Slade Award
Olivia Nathan
Olivia G. Nathan, MPH-PEP student, awarded 2022 Whole Person Health Care Champion Award