Kentucky faced a pressing public health issue in 2022 with a marked increase in drug overdose deaths among Black Kentuckians and other underrepresented individuals despite an overall decline in overdose fatalities.
After bonding while pursuing their Master of Public Health (MPH) degrees nearly two decades ago, five University of Kentucky College of Public Health (CPH) alumni have remained friends and colleagues even after taking divergent career paths in public health.
University of Kentucky College of Public Health faculty, staff, and students are frequent authors and collaborators on articles that advance research, provoke thought, and inspire action.
Heather Bush, Ph.D., has been named permanent dean of the University of Kentucky’s College of Public Health. Bush has served as the acting dean of the College of Public Health since June 15, 2022.
Dr. Julia Costich, a distinguished faculty member holding the Peter P. Bosomworth Professor of Health Services Research title at the University of Kentucky (UK) College of Public Health (CPH), has shown resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to breaking barriers throughout her career.
