Winter 2025
For Peyton Howell ’90 MHA, road to CEO’s office paved in scarlet and gray
Alum reflects on Buckeye roots, advice for today’s students
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Dean's Note
A note from Interim Dean Karla Zadnik

Buckeyes in Action: Tackling health through sustainability
Undergraduate student launching nonprofit to promote pro-environment change

Teaching and Learning
Protecting the health of future generations
CPH’s Robert Hood explores environmental exposures, infectious disease impact on fetal development

Understanding vaccine hesitancy in rural America
Paul Reiter aims to illuminate regional differences

Our Students
MHA students take home top honors at case competitions
CPH teams propose solutions to hospital administration challenges

Science
As wildfires intensify, prolonged exposure to pollution linked to premature death
New study assesses how natural events are shaping human lifespans

Janet Porter named to Foundation Board
MHA alumna eager to support Ohio State growth

U.S. infant mortality increased 7% in months following Dobbs
Study finds 10% increase among babies with genetic, chromosomal disorders

Acoustic sensors find frequent gunfire on school walking routes
Study documents toll on kids in one Chicago community

Almost half of young vapers able to stop with quitline help
Researchers heartened by success rates in little-studied area

Honors and accolades
JOJO Beyene, Karen Reider honored with ETHOS Awards
CPH staff recognized for care and compassion, integrity and respect