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New Study Links 2023 Maui Wildfire to Spike in Suicide, Overdose
August 11, 2025
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This article was originally published by the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa.
Deaths by suicide and drug overdose significantly increased in the aftermath of the August
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
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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EP139 Psychosocial Insights from Vietnam and Beyond with PhuongThao (PT) Le
March 27, 2024
Psychosocial Insights from Vietnam and Beyond with PhuongThao (PT) Le
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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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EP135 From Spanish Harlem to Health Tech with Francesca Mendez
February 14, 2024
From Spanish Harlem to Health Tech with Francesca Mendez
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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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