In 2019, Kentucky’s veteran suicide rates (32.8 per 100,000) surpassed state and national rates for nonveterans. Suicide stands as the leading cause of violent death among veterans, particularly among older and rural-dwelling veterans.
More than 134,000 cancer cases went undiagnosed in the U.S. during the first 10 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study.
As announced by the White House on Feb. 16, the University of Kentucky’s East Palestine Health Tracking Study, under the leadership of Erin Haynes, Dr.P.H., chair of the UK College of Public Health Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health, received new funding from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS).
The CPH Practice, Service, and Workforce Development team invites you to watch our newest “Career Spotlight” video featuring Dr. Margo Riggs. This series highlights various Kentucky public health practitioners sharing how their unique journeys led them to a career in public health.
CPH alum Dr. Alex F. Howard is committed to addressing health disparities and fostering equity. This commitment reflects his experiences at CPH, where he developed an appreciation for community-driven interventions.
