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Inspiring the Next Generation: MPH Alumni host mentoring event for CT high schools
UConn Health recently welcomed high school students from across Hartford for a dynamic and inspiring on-campus experience, marking the conclusion of a 10-week mentorship program under the Cato T. Laurencin Mentoring Programs. The program paired UConn Health (UCH) students with students from Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (HMTCA), creating opportunities for mentorship, academic support, and...Continue reading→
Hands-On Public Health: UConn MPH Volunteers Support Gather55’s Community Mission
This week, members of our administrative team and graduate assistants took part in a hands-on volunteer experience at Gather55, a Hartford-based restaurant with a mission rooted in community and dignity. Powered by Hands On Hartford, Gather55 is more than a dining space—it’s a community-centered initiative designed to connect people through food while addressing food insecurity....Continue reading→
Spring Cleaning Donation Drive
This season, our department is proud to support 3 impactful initiatives dedicated to serving CT residents: Community Service Officer Jim Barrett’s Homeless Outreach Program, Hands On Hartford, and Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants. As warmer months arrive, and financial instability continues to rise, community support is more important than ever. About Community Service Officers...Continue reading→
Taline, Mahir, and Julia rolled up their sleeves and tackled a mountain of over 100 clothing items to share with the community!
Our donation drive is in full swing, and we’d be thrilled to have your support.
Learn more: link in bio
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There’s still time to join the UConn Master of Public Health Program this fall! Applications for the Fall 2026 cohort are due by July 29, 2026, and admitted students must respond to their offer by July 31, 2026.
Through interdisciplinary, practice-based learning experiences, UConn’s MPH program prepares students to address complex public health challenges and become leaders in improving community health. Don’t miss your chance to make an impact—apply today!
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Keeping an Eye on Public Health
The news moves fast.
One day it`s air quality.
And another day it`s keeping an eye on lettuce.
Public health professionals don`t just follow the headlines. They look deeper to understand what those headlines mean for people`s health and well-being.
Staying informed helps us make informed decisions, ask better questions, and work toward healthier communities for everyone.
What public health issue has caught your attention lately?
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Did you know that wildfire smoke and everyday air pollution impact more than just your lungs? They can affect student academic performance, attendance, and overall well-being. Good news! UConn Health is offering FREE, highly effective DIY air purifiers for every classroom in every public school in Connecticut!
School staff and administrators apply today to get your school protected. We also offer free lesson plans and five air monitors for every school.
Apply in the link in our bio
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Myth vs. Fact: Public Health Edition
Public health is more than hospitals, outbreaks, and government agencies.
From research and policy to community partnerships and prevention, public health professionals work behind the scenes to improve health where people live, work, and learn.
Which myth surprised you the most?
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We delivered several donation items to the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants. Thanks to the @uconnhealth Dental School, we were able to support workshops and meet community needs. In total, we distributed nearly 800 dental hygiene products, including toothbrushes, floss, and toothpaste.
About CIRI: the organization offers a compassionate range of high-quality legal, social, and educational services for refugees, immigrants, and survivors of human trafficking and torture. Providing essentials to families in need is truly vital.
Our community donation drive is still ongoing, and we would love your support!
Find out how you can contribute here: link in bio
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Dr. Youngji Jo, Assistant Professor in Public Health Sciences, was awarded a K01 titled "Evaluating the Impact of Integrated and Differentiated HIV–NCD Service Delivery through Mathematical Modeling." The project develops a behavior- and systems-aware model to evaluate integrated service delivery for multimorbidity management. Drawing on the Center for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ)`s large NIH-funded trial dataset (TASKPEN), the work will inform highly effective and cost-effective intervention approaches under the health-system constraints — capacity and budget — that must be addressed for integrated service delivery to scale.
This setting provides a unique, accelerated opportunity to study multimorbidity patterns, care-delivery challenges, and outcomes of integrated care models directly relevant to older adults living with HIV in the United States. With 54% of U.S. people living with HIV now aged 50 or older and an estimated 60–80% experiencing multimorbidity, this work will inform integrated care for Ryan White clinics and other safety-net systems, where strengthening chronic disease coordination is a national priority.
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We offer a variety of interdisciplinary electives designed for students across all fields.
The focus ranges from AI, ethics, environmental issues, community engagement, and beyond.
Whether you`re interested in research, policy, design, or improving real-world systems, there’s a course that can help you strengthen your skills and broaden your impact.
Explore the full list: mph.uconn.edu/course-offerings
Enroll today → classes.uconn.edu
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