Recent data show that 10.8% of inpatient hospitalizations due to falls on ice involve a traumatic brain injury (TBI), making it critical to understand both the risks and prevention strategies.
For three University of Kentucky College of Public Health (CPH) alums, the skills gained in their Master of Public Health (MPH) program are proving invaluable in careers that blend public health principles with project management expertise.
As Kentucky experiences significant flooding for the second time in two years, the Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Surveillance (KOSHS) program at the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC) is urging employers and workers to take precautions against hazards associated with flood response and cleanup.
Anna Hoover, PhD, MA, has been appointed as the Assistant Dean for Practice-Based Graduate Programs at the University of Kentucky College of Public Health.
Faith Fursman, a Master of Public Health student at the University of Kentucky College of Public Health, took on a critical public health challenge during her practicum with the Kentucky Department for Public Health: how to teach children about the risks of rabies.
