Robert McCool is a program coordinator at the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC) and is also regional program coordinator for substance use and drug overdose prevention.
Robert has extensive experience in public health injury prevention and has served as principal investigator and/or program manager for numerous prevention projects in terrorism preparedness, traffic safety, child passenger safety, pedestrian safety, and residential fire injury prevention. He also has experience in evaluation design and program evaluation.
In addition to his injury prevention work, Robert is a part-time law enforcement officer, a volunteer firefighter and rescue technician, and an emergency medical technician. He has served in volunteer leadership roles, including service on corporate boards, for various non-profit organizations. He is a public health and public safety instructor and course developer who is a graduate of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Master Trainer program.
Robert was the 2018 recipient of the Kentucky Governor's Volunteer Service Award in the Lifetime Achievement category and the AARP's 2018 Kentucky Andrus Award for Community Service.
The holiday season, a time of celebration often accompanied by the excitement of travel, is almost here. It's crucial to remember that traveling during this season brings its own set of challenges.
It’s that magical time of year again when homes are filled with the flicker of candlelight, the aroma of holiday baking, and the radiant glow of decorative lights. During this time, it’s crucial to keep in mind the fire hazards that come with the holidays.
The University of Kentucky College of Public Health is undergoing a review by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) for re-accreditation. Part of this process includes the invitation to provide third-party comments. Anyone, including students, alumni, employers, community partners, etc., is allowed to share relevant information about the college directly with CEPH. If you would like to provide input to CEPH to inform their review, send your comments to submissions@ceph.org by May 4th, 2025.
