Spring 2022
A third of teens, young adults reported worsening mental health during pandemic
Disrupted social connections a factor, study finds
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15 ways to learn more about diversity this year
Recommendations from public health students, faculty, staff

Kids with complex conditions often lack adequate in-network care
Behavioral health specialty access presents particular challenges, study finds

Vaccine hesitance dropped faster among Black Americans, study finds
Gaps in vaccination rates may relate to access, researchers say

Studies detail current, future obstacles to abortion care
Distance to care could as much as triple in Ohio in a post-Roe scenario

‘One Health’ certificate connects health sciences for better public health future
Graduate calls program the best decision of grad school

New condom could boost use, study finds
Both men and women reported greater satisfaction with new product

Ruth C. Bailey award winner inspired by community engagement
Darryl B. Hood applauds university leadership for support of outreach and engagement

College announces 2022 Excellence in Teaching, Employee of the Year awards
Professor Laura Pomeroy, staff member Dawnne Wise honored

Meet spring ’22 graduate Jimmy Nash
First-generation student immersed in community outreach surrounding HIV disparities

Two public health staff honored with Distinguished Staff Award
Misti Crane, Kynthia Droesch receive Ohio State’s highest staff award

A third of teens, young adults reported worsening mental health during pandemic
Disrupted social connections a factor, study finds

Ruth Ella Moore fund first college-wide endowed scholarship
Fundraising goal surpassed three years early thanks to college community

College announces 2021 Excellence in Teaching, Employee of the Year awards
Professor Liz Klein, staff member Mindy Freed honored

Alumni spotlight: Janet Porter ’75 ’77
Health administration powerhouse reflects on Buckeye roots, storied career

Students organize COVID-19 pop-up testing sites
Free, convenient tests benefit Columbus community, homeless population

College honored by Sorority and Fraternity Life for COVID efforts
Public Health named 2021 Outstanding Campus Community Partner

Berman receives national award for tobacco control advocacy
Professor of public health, law honored by American Public Health Association

College honored with national diversity award
2021 Health Professions HEED Award recognizes equity, inclusion efforts

Envisioning a post-Roe v. Wade America
Journalist Michelle Goldberg joins dean’s lecture series

How social determinants of health play a role in pandemics
Boston University’s Sandro Galea talks COVID, inequities