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From Black Robe to White Coat, a chance to learn from each other
USF Health faculty members and students met last week with local lawyers and judges for the 20th annual Black Robe Day.
December 16, 2024Community Engagement
USF brings together regional emergency responders to evaluate recent hurricane preparedness, recovery
With hurricane season officially over, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ hosted leaders from across Tampa Bay for a series of panel discussions about how the area responded to Debby, Helene and Milton and how they could be better prepared in the coming years.
December 11, 2024Community Engagement
USF Health models civic dialogue, free speech at COVID Conversations conference
Nearly five years on from the COVID-19 pandemic, citizens and scientists alike continue to wrestle with polarizing questions about the public health response. USF Health partnered with the Heterodox Academy to host a conference for an open dialogue about what was done well, what was done poorly and what can be improved upon in the future.
December 11, 2024Community Engagement
Celebrate the inaugural Black Maternal Health Week at the COPH
The COPH is part of global effort to eliminate Black maternal mortality with a week of events centered on the reproductive and birth justice movements. The initiative aims to amplify Black voices and experiences and foster dialogue for the health and well-being of Black mothers and birthing people.
March 22, 2024College News, Community Engagement
National Public Health Week offers a variety of in-person and virtual events
The COPH is part of a national effort to create the healthiest nation in one generation. USF Bulls and members of the local community are invited to join the movement and get involved today!
March 8, 2024Awards and Honors, College News, Community Engagement, Student Life
How do we provide supportive care throughout pregnancy? MCHSO aims to address this question at annual symposium
The COPH's Maternal Child Health Student Organization will host its 15th annual spring symposium this year from March 21-22. This year’s event titled, “Supportive Care Throughout Pregnancy: How We All Come Together," centers on how everyone has a part to play in ensuring mothers, birthing people and children are equitably cared for to become well and flourish.
February 23, 2024Community Engagement, Research and Innovation, Student Life
Florida Covering Kids & Families names COPH alum as new director
Dr. Xonjenese Jacobs, who received her DrPH degree from the USF College of Public Health (COPH) in 2022, has been named faculty administrator/director of Florida Covering Kids & Families (FL-CKF).
January 8, 2024College News, Community Engagement