Department News

UConn Public Health Sciences Shines at the 2025 APHA Expo

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And that’s a wrap! The UConn Department of Public Health Sciences had an incredible experience at the 2025 American Public Health Association (APHA) Expo. Our talented faculty members, alumni, and even Dr. Brown’s daughter took center stage to showcase their groundbreaking research through dynamic presentations and engaging posters. From innovative approaches to health equity to […]

Celebrating Community and Menopause Equity

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We were honored to attend The Power of the Pause Celebration, an inspiring event dedicated to celebrating community, connection, and the importance of menopause equity. This incredible gathering brought together individuals, advocates, and health leaders who are working to break the silence surrounding menopause and promote greater awareness of midlife health. The conversations throughout the […]

Supporting Our Community: UConn Health MPH Partner with Hands on Hartford

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At Department of Public Health Sciences, community engagement isn’t just a value, it’s part of who we are. Recently, we had the absolute pleasure of partnering with Hands on Hartford, a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing housing and food security and improving health for individuals and families in need. As part of this initiative, we […]

Celebrating Adekemi Suleiman’s Achievement: Advancing Black Healthcare Leadership in Connecticut

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We are proud to share that Adekemi Suleiman, MBBS, FWACP, MPH, Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Public Health Sciences, has been selected as one of only two recipients of the National Association of Health Services Executives (N.A.H.S.E.) Connecticut Education Scholarship. The N.A.H.S.E. CT Education Scholarship was created to promote the advancement of Black […]

Help Us Make a Difference This Summer

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The Department of Public Health Sciences at UConn Health is proud to host a food drive benefiting Hands On Hartford, a local organization dedicated to strengthening community safety nets and addressing food insecurity. As Hands On Hartford has shared, “We are seeing record numbers of participants utilizing our community pantry, and spring/summer is generally when food donations are […]

Dr. Stacey Brown Officially Program Director

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Public Health Program Leadership Transition After 20 years, Dr. David Gregorio, Professor of Public Health Sciences, has stepped down as director of UConn’s Program in Applied Public Health Sciences, the home UConn’s MPH and PhD degrees.  During his tenure, the program became nationally recognized for its emphasis on interprofessional public health practice, while achieving substantial […]

UConn Public Health Wraps Up Successful Donation Drive for Survivors of Domestic Violence

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This holiday season, the UConn Department of Public Health Sciences demonstrated the power of community by hosting a donation drive to support survivors of domestic violence at the Prudence Crandall Center. From November 13 to December 17, faculty, staff, students, and community members joined forces to provide essential items that will bring comfort and hope […]

Hispanic Health Council Maternal Health Conference

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The Hispanic Health Council recently held its inaugural Maternal Health Conference, focusing on improving outcomes for people of color. Topics included: Social Determinants of Health Addressing housing, transportation, food security, and healthcare access. Care Experiences Tackling language barriers, implicit bias, and health literacy challenges. Equitable Access Exploring the impact of insurance, citizenship status, and quality […]