June

Even Perfectly Clean Hands Can Lead To MRSA Transmission in NICU Babies

June 29, 2017

A new study led by Drexel University found that even if hospital workers follow handwashing guidelines as closely as possible, MRSA can still be transmitted among their newborn patients in the NICU.

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UHC Releases New Data Brief on Neighborhood Poverty in Philadelphia

June 27, 2017

Drexel’s Urban Health Collaborative has released a new data brief on neighborhood poverty in Philadelphia. The project, developed using recent data from the City of Philadelphia, illustrates the links between neighborhood poverty and selected health measures, including obesity, smoking, diet, mental health, and safety.

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Shining a Light on Outstanding Dornsife Student Achievements

June 26, 2017

The Dornsife School of Public Health recognized graduating students with awards and honors at the school’s commencement ceremony. Congratulations to all of the students who were honored.

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Two Drexel Dornsife MPH Students Win Winston Health Policy Scholarships

June 23, 2017

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Drexel Dornsife School of Public Health Graduation 2017

June 22, 2017

The Drexel Dornsife class of 2017 got an eloquent earful of encouragement and exhortations to stand tall and speak out at the June 12 school graduation ceremony. “You are entering a world rife with challenges and rife with possibilities,” Rabbi Isabel de Koninck, executive director of Hillel at Drexel University, declared in the invocation. “Go forth with great life, laughter and love.”

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The Drexel Collection Hosts Two Photography Exhibits Examining the Consequences of Hazardous Work

June 21, 2017

The Drexel Collection’s summer exhibit will showcase the legacy of photographer Earl Dotter’s 50 years of experience photographing workers, particularly those working in dangerous fields with hazardous materials like asbestos.

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2017 Drexel FIRE Fellows to Spend Summer Focusing on Fire Service Safety Culture

June 20, 2017

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Faculty and Staff Achievements Recognized at Year-End Events

June 16, 2017

A Dornsife faculty member and a staff member were among the many Drexel educators and academic advisers honored at Drexel’s 2017 Faculty Recognition Awards Ceremony, hosted by Provost and Executive Vice President Brian Blake, PhD. Dornsife faculty and staff also received awards from the Dornsife School of Public Health.

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Obamacare Key to Improving Access in Mexican-American Patients with High Blood Pressure

June 16, 2017

A Drexel study found that the Affordable Care Act, if embraced, can dramatically reduce disparities between Mexican-heritage people and white patients with hypertension.

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Drexel Dornsife School of Public Health Presents: The New MPH

June 14, 2017

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The Opioid Epidemic: A Public Health Crisis That Has No Boundaries

June 14, 2017

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Staff Spotlight: Jocelyn Craighead - Administrative Coordinator Office of the Dean

June 14, 2017

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Mission AACORN: An Interview with Shiriki Kumanyika

June 14, 2017

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Paying It Forward at the EAT Café

June 14, 2017

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Public Health in a Divided America

June 14, 2017

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Nonprofit Hospitals Starting to Recognize Health Equity as a Factor Contributing to Poor Health Outcomes and Increased Costs of Care, Drexel Study Finds

June 05, 2017

A new study by public health researchers at Drexel University found that urban nonprofit hospitals are looking to increase their impact on improving health outcomes by addressing social inequities in their communities.

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Graduate College Shines a Light on Outstanding Student Achievements

June 01, 2017

At this year’s Graduate Student Day, the Graduate College and the Graduate Student Association joined together to honor the work done by Drexel students in the classroom and in the community.

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