Vaccine Safety: Facts vs. Myths

Three generations of the Hernandez family attended a free community forum on ‘Vaccine Safety: Facts vs. Myths’ at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, Nov. 12, 2011.

Rural Health Day

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer proclaimed Nov. 17th as Rural Health Day. More than 670,000 Arizonans live in rural communities. The Center for Rural Health marked the occasion by hosting the “I Support Rural Health in Arizona” Photo Contest.

Public Health Student Wins Environmental Research Blitz

Anastasia Sugeng wins the Institute of the Environment 2011 Environmental Grad Research Blitz. Vivien Lee receives Honorable mention.

Lab On A Chip

Kelly Reynolds, a professor of environmental health sciences, was awarded a seed grant to design a miniaturized device for the real-time detection of human viruses in water.

Dean's Report

From faculty research to student and alumni news, find out what’s happening at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health in the latest edition of the Dean’s Report.

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Public health news
Dr. Zhao Chen Appointed Co-Director of the Confucius Institute at the UA
CIUA’s mission is to develop and maintain professional expertise in Chinese teacher education, and promote Chinese language and culture for speakers...
Public health news
Dr. Cynthia Thomson Named Director of Canyon Ranch Center for Prevention and Health Promotion
She has more than 20 years of clinical and research experience in diet, obesity and cancer
Public health news
New Study to Test Water Quality in Swimming Pools
Dr. Kelly Reynolds awarded $65K grant
Feb 28
4:00pm
2012 Peace Corps Fair

Join 100 returned Peace Corps volunteers as they share their experiences from around the world through world music, photos, cultural objects, art, and traditional dress.

Mar 7
12:00pm
Visiting Scholar: William J. Martin II, M.D.

Associate Director for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health

Mar 28
9:00am
Global Health Leadership Forum

New Frontiers in Global Health Leadership: Building Strong Health Systems to Respond to Non-Communicable Diseases - Inaugural Forum

Mission
The Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health is dedicated to promoting the health of communities in the southwest and globally with an emphasis on achieving health equity through excellence in education, research & service.

Values
The Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health acts with respect and integrity to continuously advance health and well-being for all through knowledge, collaboration, empowerment, advocacy and sustainability. Our core values are: Fairness, Trust, Equity, Social Justice, Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Collegiality, Diversity, Open Communication, Participation, Consensus and Enhancement.

We strive to foster an educational community that values innovation and excellence in teaching, creation and dissemination of knowledge, practice-based research and research-based practice to address the health needs and interests of individuals and communities.

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GHI Global Forum

New Frontiers in Global Health Leadership: Building Strong Health Systems to Respond to Non-Communicable Diseases - Inaugural Forum, March 28 – April 1, 2012. Register today!

Scholarship Students

2011 Scholarship Luncheon Honoree

Through the generosity of donors, the Zuckerman College of Public Health was able to award 49 students with scholarships for the 2011-2012 academic year. Meet a few of our outstanding students and hear their stories.

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