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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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
Growing our potential
Support for students sees significant growth
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
Our Students
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
Outreach and Advocacy
15 ways to learn more about diversity this year
Recommendations from public health students, faculty, staff
‘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
Outreach and Advocacy
Envisioning a post-Roe v. Wade America
Journalist Michelle Goldberg joins dean’s lecture series
Our Students
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
Dean's Note
A note from Dean Amy Fairchild
Honors and accolades
College announces 2021 Excellence in Teaching, Employee of the Year awards
Professor Liz Klein, staff member Mindy Freed honored
Our Alumni
Alumni spotlight: Janet Porter ’75 ’77
Health administration powerhouse reflects on Buckeye roots, storied career
Our Alumni
Young alumna experiences public health at full throttle
COVID-19 puts Kate Wright ’20’s career on the fast track
College launches foundational curriculum for MPH students
New courses focus on interdisciplinary teaching, learning
College honored with national diversity award
2021 Health Professions HEED Award recognizes equity, inclusion efforts
Outreach and Advocacy
How social determinants of health play a role in pandemics
Boston University’s Sandro Galea talks COVID, inequities