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USF Health & UNAM: IPE Day 2025

USFCOPHRocks! @natalieusfcoph.bsky.social · 1d

USF Health, @usfcoph.bsky.social and Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México unite to host our first International Professional Education Day!

This free event is open to the public.
Join us in person or online.
Register today!

w/ @apha.org, @aspph.bsky.social

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USFCOPHRocks! @natalieusfcoph.bsky.social · 2d

Some things we want to last forever—love, vacation, good health—but forever chemicals in our drinking water is not one of them.

@usfcoph.bsky.social's Dr. Marie Bourgeois addresses the science and potential health risks w/ @wusf.org.

#Thisispublichealth

🔗 www.wusf.org/environment/...

Six times the recommended limit of PFAS were found in USF Tampa's drinking water

Testing at a well in Tarpon Springs was nine times the limit. A well in Holiday measured 19 times the limit. The science is unclear as of yet as to the health risks of drinking water contaminated with...

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USFCOPHRocks! @natalieusfcoph.bsky.social · 3d

📣 to FAMU's Dr. Cynthia M. Harris named as @aspph.bsky.social board chair elect.

Of course, the @usfcoph.bsky.social named her the 2022 Florida's Outstanding Woman in Public Health. w/ @apha.org.

#Thefutureisfemale #Ourpracticeisourpassion #strike #rattlers

🔗 aspph.org/aspph-announ...

ASPPH Announces Dr. Cynthia M. Harris as Incoming Board Chair-Elect

Celebrate the election of Dr. Cynthia Harris as Chair-Elect of the ASPPH Board of Directors. A true leader in public health.

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USFCOPHRocks! @natalieusfcoph.bsky.social · 4d

One. More. Week … until the @apha.org Annual Meeting.

Ready. Set. Go … to all of the @usfcoph.bsky.social events!

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Item Detail - Certified in Public Health: Exam Review Guide, 2nd edition

USFCOPHRocks! @natalieusfcoph.bsky.social · 7d

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USFCOPHRocks! @natalieusfcoph.bsky.social · 7d

@usfcoph.bsky.social Dean Sten Vermund is leading by example.

Have you earned your #CPH?
If not, what’s the hold up?

Grab this handy study guide ⬇️ authored by two COPH faculty and get to studying!

w/ @apha.org @aspph.bsky.social

🔗 www.usf.edu/health/publi...

Dean Sten Vermund earns CPH certification, reinforcing the value of professional standards in public health

Canned vs. Dried Beans: Which Is Better For Fiber and Digestion?

USFCOPHRocks! @natalieusfcoph.bsky.social · 8d

In #Ghana, @usfcoph.bsky.social #nutrition students screen children for malnutrition and experience treating patients in low-resource settings.

#ThisIsPublicHealth #OurPracticeIsOurPassion #studyabroad

w/ @aspph.bsky.social, @apha.org

🔗 www.usf.edu/health/publi...

USFCOPHRocks! @natalieusfcoph.bsky.social · 9d

Yeah, I have never soaked dried beans. Good to know that my time saver is not sacrificing nutrition.

Dr. Lauri Wright directs the @usfcoph.bsky.social nutrition program. Check out her recs!

#ThisisPublicHealth

w/ @apha.org, @aspph.bsky.social

www.verywellhealth.com/canned-vs-dr...

While dried and canned beans are quite similar when it comes to nutrition, there are some differences to be aware of including fiber content, digestibility, and convenience.

www.verywellhealth.com

USFCOPHRocks! @natalieusfcoph.bsky.social · 10d

Super excited to have a proven leader in academia chosen as #USF's 9th president. #BeBold #GoBulls 🤘🏾
www.usf.edu/news/2025/mo...

Moez Limayem unanimously selected by USF Board of Trustees as the university’s next president

Limayem currently serves as president of the University of North Florida and was the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at USF for 10 years. His appointment is subject to confirmation...

Join fellow alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends—plus our own Dean Sten Vermund—for an evening of connection, celebration and Bull pride at the USF College of Public Health’s hip reception dur...

USFCOPHRocks! @natalieusfcoph.bsky.social · 10d

This is THE year to lift up public health professionals.

Nominate a @usfcoph.bsky.social alum for the Outstanding Alumni Award! This honor recognizes excellence in teaching, service, leadership, research or practice.

Nominations are open now through December 1!

health.usf.edu/publichealth...

USFCOPHRocks! @natalieusfcoph.bsky.social · 11d

Two. More. Weeks.

Who is ready for the best reception at the @apha.org annual meeting?

We are living in challenging times. Connect with your @usfcoph.bsky.social peeps and recharge, relax, reset.

#APHA2025 🤘🏾

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COPH APHA Reception

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A Rolle model on and off the court

USFCOPHRocks! @natalieusfcoph.bsky.social · 14d

Lashae Rolle is a cancer survivor who is now a PhD candidate focusing her research on lifestyle medicine, cancer prevention and survivorship.

She’s a former basketball player who gives 110% on and off the court.

Lashae is one reason why the #USFCOPHRocks!

www.usf.edu/health/publi...

USFCOPHRocks! @natalieusfcoph.bsky.social · 15d

Do you believe people living with a disability deserve equal access to EVERYTHING?

If so, register for the 8th Annual @usfcoph.bsky.social Activist Lab Boot Camp on “Changing the advocacy landscape for those with disabilities.”

January 29-30
➡️Register today.

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USF study urges more involvement in cancer studies for Latinos

USFCOPHRocks! @natalieusfcoph.bsky.social · 16d

#HispanicHeritageMonth 📣

“To truly benefit from cancer research, it’s important for [Latino] patients to take part in studies that test new programs and treatments,’’ said Trejos, a doctoral candidate at @usfcoph.bsky.social and lead author of the study.

🔗 www.usf.edu/health/publi...

USFCOPHRocks! @natalieusfcoph.bsky.social · 18d

Know a high schooler interested in science, viruses or pandemics?
If so, put this @globalvirusnews.bsky.social summer camp on their radar for 2026.

#scienceiscool

🔗 gvn.org/global-virus...

USFCOPHRocks! @natalieusfcoph.bsky.social · 21d

Interested in genetic counseling?

Earn your degree from the first, only and best accredited master’s program in Florida - @usfcoph.bsky.social!

#ThisISPublicHealth #OurPracticeIsOurPassion #BeBold

w/ @aspph.bsky.social, @apha.org

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USFCOPHRocks! @natalieusfcoph.bsky.social · 22d

"The Florida Board of Pharmacy has given the go-ahead for pharmacists to provide the latest COVID-19 vaccines. Publix and Walgreens will offer the shot without a prescription to eligible recipients."

#VaxWithMe #flushot #thisispublichealth

w/ @wusf.org

🔗 www.wusf.org/health-news-...

USFCOPHRocks! @natalieusfcoph.bsky.social · 23d

The @usfcoph.bsky.social and the Florida Public Health Association are working together to improve the health and safety of Floridians and all who visit the Sunshine State.

#ThisIsPublicHealth #OurPracticeisOurPassion

w/ @aspph.bsky.social @apha.org

🔗 www.usf.edu/health/publi...

USFCOPHRocks! @natalieusfcoph.bsky.social · 24d

@usfcoph.bsky.social researchers rock! They were 👏 for efforts to address vaping and nicotine prevention among college students in Florida. Bonus: The team includes four alumni!

#ThisIsPublicHealth #OurPracticeisOurPassion #GoBulls

w/ @aspph.bsky.social @apha.org

🔗 www.usf.edu/health/publi...

Vape-free victory

USF prof's app targets mosquito habitat, fights tropical diseases – 83 Degrees Media

USFCOPHRocks! @natalieusfcoph.bsky.social · 25d

Technology + mosquito abatement = a fancy app from @usfcoph.bsky.social prof Dr. Benjamin Jacob. It tracks where mosquitos live and fights tropical diseases. #thisispublichealth

w/ @aspph.bsky.social and @apha.org

🔗 83degreesmedia.com/usf-profs-ap...

USF College of Public Health associate professor Benjamin Jacob has developed a game-changer in the fight against tropical diseases - a smartphone app that quickly locates and identifies mosquito bree...

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USFCOPHRocks! @natalieusfcoph.bsky.social · 28d

Millet vs Oatmeal?

Um, neither for me, thank you. I’ll stick with my plain yogurt, granola and fresh fruit.

@usfcoph.bsky.social nutrition program director Dr. Lauri Wright has a lot to say about both options.

If this is your jam, which do you prefer?

🔗 www.verywellhealth.com/oatmeal-vs-m...

Millet vs. Oatmeal: Which Breakfast Is Healthier for Your Heart?

www.verywellhealth.com

USFCOPHRocks! @natalieusfcoph.bsky.social · Sep 29

@usfcoph.bsky.social #undergraduates are leading the herd!

Last week they visited the Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation to discover how simulation science improves patient safety.

Peep this video and then apply to join us!

#ThisIsPublicHealth

youtu.be/-zDJgthfk_4

USFCOPHRocks! @natalieusfcoph.bsky.social · Sep 26

Closing out the series of #studyabroad locations where I have not been selected to chaperone students is #Panama!

For 20+ years, the @usfcoph.bsky.social has partnered with Panamanian community organizations around health education, research and service.

#GoBulls🤘🏾

www.usf.edu/health/publi...

USFCOPHRocks! @natalieusfcoph.bsky.social · Sep 25

@usfcoph.bsky.social students rock! Check out this story and video highlights from their #summer #studyabroad and #research endeavors in #Japan.

#ThisIsPublicHealth #OurPracticeIsOurPassion🤘#USF @apha.org @aspph.bsky.social

🔗 www.usf.edu/health/publi...

From vaccine policy to school lunches: USF students study health in Japan