College of Public Health

UK researcher launching health tracking survey in East Palestine

Apr 10, 2023, 12:41 PM

College of Public Health environmental scientist Erin Haynes, Dr.P.H., is taking steps to learn more about the health symptoms and exposures faced by East Palestine, Ohio residents, by launching an online health tracking survey.

'Behind the Blue': Dean Heather Bush (College of Public Health)

Mar 30, 2023, 7:39 AM

On this episode of ‘Behind the Blue’, Dean Heather Bush (College of Public Health) talks about her journey from statistics to public health, the variety of disciplines in the college and how their work impacts our daily lives, and what the College has planned for the 2023 National Public Health Week coming up April 3-9.

KIPRC-developed treatment locator expands to Tennessee, more states interested

Mar 16, 2023, 7:47 AM

FindHelpNow is a near-real-time substance use disorder treatment locator created by the University of Kentucky College of Public Health’s Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC).

CCTS 2023 Spring Conference: Translating Equity into Action

Mar 27, 2023, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Translating Equity into Action Monday, March 27, 2023 · UK Gatton Student Center · Lexington, KY Registration open until March 20, 2023 (Register here)

Q&A: Environmental health scientist Erin Haynes on potential impacts of the East Palestine disaster

Feb 24, 2023, 7:11 AM

In light of this recent chemical spill, Haynes answered some frequently asked questions regarding the potential health impact of this disaster.

Black History Month: "The Melanin Elements of Healthcare"

Feb 24, 2023, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM

In celebration of Black History Month, the UK Master of Health Administration Student Association (UK MHA), at the University of Kentucky College of Public Health, proudly presents "The Melanin Elements of Healthcare" event on Friday, February 24th starting at 10:30am in the UK Athletics Association Auditorium at the William T. Young Library on campus. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend. Light lunch will be provided.

UK grad, former 'Time's Person of the Year' to deliver global health lecture

Feb 8, 2023, 7:07 AM

Mosoka P. Fallah, Ph.D., University of Kentucky alumnus and a 2014 Time Magazine Person of the Year, will serve as the keynote presenter for the Global Health Case Competition.

2023 Public Health Showcase

Apr 10, 2023, 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM

2023 Public Health Showcase Apr 10, 2023, 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM Gatton Student Center Call for Abstracts Submission Deadline: Tuesday, February 14, 2023, 11.59 PM EST The 2023 Public Health Showcase, a unique opportunity for sharing innovative work in public health research, community practice, teaching, and workforce development, will be held in person on Monday, April 10, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Gatton Student Center. Public health touches everyone and everywhere.

UK's K-VAC project to shed light on vaccine hesitancy in Eastern Kentucky

Jan 18, 2023, 7:10 AM

University of Kentucky researchers are leading a five-year, $3.7 million project to study COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy in Eastern Kentucky.

UK’s Haynes appointed to National Toxicology Program Board of Scientific Counselors

Dec 13, 2022, 7:11 AM

Erin Haynes, D.P.H., has been appointed to the National Toxicology Program (NTP) Board of Scientific Counselors. Haynes is a community-engaged environmental health scientist and has created multidisciplinary research teams to investigate community-identified exposure issues.

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