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Prof. José A. Pagán Named to City & State 2024 Power of Diversity: Latino 100 List

Public Health Policy and Management
October 1, 2024
City & State recognized Dr. Pagán for his role as board chair of NYC Health + Hospitals, his health equity research, and his work at NYU GPH.
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GPH Research Aims to Improve HPV Vaccine Uptake to Reduce Cancer Risk in Africa

Research Public Health Policy and Management
September 17, 2024
More than $6 million in NIH funding will support Professor Corrina Moucheraud’s global health research to increase human papillomavirus vaccination in Kenya and Malawi and reduce cervical cancer ris...
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EP149 Fitness, Sociology, and Public Health with Leroy Akoto

Public Health Policy and Management
August 29, 2024
We speak with Leroy Akoto, an MPH student studying Public Health Policy and former personal trainer turned public health advocate.
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How a Legal Loophole Allows Unsafe Ingredients in U.S. Foods

Public Health Policy and Management
August 8, 2024
Gaps in FDA oversight enable the food industry to determine which substances are “generally recognized as safe”
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Delays Cost Lives: Awaiting a Menthol Ban

Public Health Policy and Management
June 12, 2024

Every time we get close to passing legislation to ban menthol cigarettes, politicians get spooked; this time it was President Biden. In April his office announced they are indefinitely delaying a long

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Student Highlight: 2024 MPH Candidate Karen Nassar, PharmD

Public Health Policy and Management
April 16, 2024
From a hospital pharmacy in Beirut, Lebanon to the halls of GPH, MPH candidate Karen Nassar came to NYC on a mission to broaden her knowledge of health care systems. Check out her brief Q&A!
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A Powerhouse Course in Women’s Health

Public Health Policy and Management
March 20, 2024
In Women's History Month, four GPH students delved into global women's health in Florence. They learned about gender-based violence and empowerment, visiting organizations like ACISJF and Casa Serena.
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The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Opportunities and Challenges

Research Public Health Policy and Management
November 29, 2023
Dr. Jonathan Purtle's team is conducting a five-year study on the implementation of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline which has held potential to save lives and enhance mental health.
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HealthTech Horizons: Innovations for a Healthier World

Biostatistics Public Health Policy and Management
October 28, 2023
Dr. Bill Weeks, Dr. Rumi Chunara, and Vincent Lopez discuss the game-changing innovations from AI to big data to telemedicine that are shaping the future of healthcare.
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