UWF Department of Public Health

UWF Department of Public Health is proud of our graduates, who are making a difference in the community, in thebregion and state. Public HealthIsOurPassion | OurTruth

Psychology BA and MPH alum Brittany Hensley discovered a sense of community and purpose when she joined the UWF Peer Education program. Joining the program not only enriched her college experience but also laid the foundation for her future career. Her story reminds us that embracing challenges, seeking opportunities, and finding purpose can lead to a fulfilling & impactful journey through academia and beyond.

UWF Public Health CARES | Our Passion | Our Creed for Sustainable Community Resilience

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What does graduation mean to you?

What does Graduation Mean to You?
UWF graduates and faculty discuss why they think it's important to walk at Commencement in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P7EewTL1QM
Spring 2023 Graduation is May 6, 2023. Make sure to RSVP by April 7, 2023.

Visit https://uwf.edu/commencement to learn more and R.S.V.P. for Commencement.

From the Annual Meeting blog: photos from around on Monday. http://www.publichealthnewswire.org/?p=around_the_annual_meeting_monday_2022

The State of your UWF

Join , Martha Dunagin Saunders, for the 2022 State of the University Address on Oct. 12 at 2 p.m.

The State of the University will be held in the Mainstage Theater at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts.

Tune in at uwf.edu/sou to watch the live webcast if you are unable to attend.

Good afternoon, students! In case you didn't know, the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Financial Aid) opens back up on October 1st (this Saturday)!!! Keep in mind that FAFSA is a completely FREE financial aid tool available to students! Also, make sure to save your FSA ID and password so you can access your application as often as needed!

For more information & to start your application, visit https://studentaid.gov/

Today, as we celebrate our 150th anniversary, we are grateful and excited to have the opportunity to continue shaping the future of public health.

UWF ranks top 10 in U.S. News & World Report’s Top Public Schools – Regional South Rankings - University of West Florida Newsroom The University of West Florida was ranked in the top 10 public institutions in the region by U.S. News & World Report, which released its 2023 Best Colleges rankings on Sept. 12.  “These rankings reflect the world class faculty, supportive staff and robust programming we have here,” said UWF Pr...

Good afternoon Argos! We hope you're staying dry as much as you can! While you're at it, we want to highlight MPH grad Anita Totten! She and her peers at the are diligently working to shed light on their Chronic Kidney Disease report and its prevalence here in the US. We are proud of Anita and the hard work she's putting forth at her workplace! https://milkeninstitute.org/report/chronic-kidney-disease-prevention-detection-management
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This is Public Health

3️⃣ ways to help prevent violence in your community are educating, informing and communicating with community partners and the public health workforce. https://www.apha.org/Topics-and-Issues/Injury-and-Violence-Prevention

Hey, public health professionals. You’ve got the date, the location, and now all you need is that early bird registration discount. Well, we’re excited to announce that early registration for APHA 2022 Annual Meeting & Expo is now open.
This year enjoy:
• More in person networking events
• More live sessions
• More groundbreaking research
• …and more

Get your early bird discount now – Register today! APHA.org/AnnualMeeting

Creating a healthier community starts with addressing social determinants of health such as educational attainment, housing, transportation options and neighborhood. Find resources that can help educate you on the benefits of having health in all policies. https://www.apha.org/Topics-and-Issues/Health-in-All-Policies

Generation Public Health In the U.S., where you live, your income, education, race and access to health care mean as much as a 15-year difference in how long you will live. Equally shocking: studies show that even wealthy, highly educated Americans with access to quality care suffer a health disadvantage to peers in other h...

Why should you care about global health? Episode 17 of "That's Public Health" Global health’s main goal is to ensure that everyone can live their healthiest possible life, regardless of where they live. That’s what we call health equit...

Join our webinar today at 3:30 PM ET with some of the Healthiest Cities and Counties Challenge teams to learn more about how you can shift power and build resilience to advance health equity in your local community https://www.pathlms.com/health/courses/35082/sections/46691 Read more about their approaches in the latest report: http://healthiestcities.org/

Public health practicum with real implications.

Meet Anita Totten!👋 After completing her undergraduate degree at UWF, Anita is now a Master’s in Public Health graduate student. She is currently finishing her practicum requirements at the Milken Institute Center for Public Health in Washington D.C. Learn more about Anita in the attached photo.
Link to the report referenced in the photo: https://tinyurl.com/3r9u8bew

Undergraduate students: Join us next week on Monday, February 7th, at the Exploring Research with UWF Faculty Mentors Panel!🕵️ This event starts at 3 PM CST and will be held in person (Building 234, Room 219) and via Zoom. Here is the zoom link if you would like to attend virtually: https://uwf.zoom.us/j/83252842888
We hope to see you there!🥳👀

Earn your master’s on your schedule. Online Master’s Program

It is 2022, this framework will guide our work until 2030. Get informed and craft your research agenda.

? Healthy People 2030 is committed to addressing social determinants of health and ultimately achieving . Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3kX0RA4

Hear these ideas friends.

The recording of the Public Health Entrepreneurship Twitter discussion hosted by the Health Communications Working Group is now available! Check it out and hear from experts on the emerging trends in public health entrepreneurship. https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1YqKDqlnzRkGV?s=20&t=QFXUEW7P1or6IjZw8G4v4g

Public Health is the science that drives all aspects of our lives. Join the movement and join uwf.edu/mph

We Stand With Public Health: A Call to Action Now more than ever, the U.S. needs a strong public health system. This is the moment for all to come together to appreciate the critical work of public health. Join me in endorsing this call for action and together let's . https://standwithpublichealth.jhsph.edu

COVID-19 has shown us we have gaps in our public health system. So what can we do better before the next pandemic? The new episode of from APHA explains: https://youtu.be/ZW5NzgT49f0

UWF online programs rank among best in U.S. News and World Report - University of West Florida Newsroom The University of West Florida ranked among the best in the nation in the prestigious 2022 U.S. News and World Report Best Online College rankings. UWF ranked 59th among 361 institutions for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs and 35th for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans in the rankings...

Public Health in Action.

New APHA policy statements are now online! The 2021 statements address major crises engulfing the nation, including the pandemic, , the epidemic, and more. The 2022 APHA policy statement process is now under way, and submissions for proposed statements are due by Feb. 11. To access the new statements or to review the policy process, visit www.apha.org/policies-and-advocacy

Elevate health and wellness in your community by joining Generation Public Health! Be part of the generation that changes the course of health in America: https://www.apha.org/What-is-Public-Health/Generation-Public-Health/Join

Make a difference in the world, Earn an MPH!

Earn your master’s degree at UWF. uwf.edu/graduate

What does racial healing look and feel like? And who needs to be involved? Join the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps TODAY at 3 p.m. ET to commemorate the National Day of Racial Healing with a webinar featuring guests from Living Cities and City of Charleston, SC Government sharing stories: https://bit.ly/3KpAXBN

“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhuman.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Join the Challenge! College and graduate students can join the EPA’s Environmental Justice Video Challenge, co-sponsored by APHA, and collaborate with community organizations to identify major and issues within their community. The application deadline is April 1: https://bit.ly/33azU89

Public Health welcomes vibrant students like you, with a passion for community service and global transformation for a healthy population.

Whether you're joining us on campus or virtually this semester, we're so excited you're continuing your education with this spring.

Enjoy your first day of classes, ! 💙💚

When it comes to improving health, a one-size-fits-all approach doesn't work. Watch and share episode 2 of where APHA and Complexly break down and explain how it shapes the world of : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Arpzx6TJuQI

Happy New Year! 2022 is here. Make sure you're prepared. Download APHA's 2022 Get Ready calendar today (or order it in bulk!): http://aphagetready.org/Plan-Ahead/Calendar

Happy to near and far! 🎆

As the new year approaches, APHA’s Keep It Moving Challenge is a great way to focus on being active every day, building a community of public health supporters, and engaging in a little friendly competition. Sign up today to ensure you’re ready to hit the ground running (or walking, wheeling, or playing) on Jan. 1: https://www.hekahealth.com/apha2022

Check out APHA’s engaging new web series, “That’s Public Health,” created to help Americans understand the link between public health and their well-being. The series features short, easy-to-understand videos covering a range of topics. View the debut episode now on APHA’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/aphadc. And read more about the series here: https://bit.ly/3eaur31