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Pitt Public Health ranked 6th in NIH funding

The University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health has been ranked No. 6 among U.S. schools of public health for federal funding from the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), according to the newest rankings from the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (BRIMR).

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Staff Spotlight: Meet IT Manager David Arndt

For nearly 35 years, IT Manager David Arndt has been a “fixer” for the School of Public Health, approaching his work with pride, empathy and a continual desire to learn.

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You don't want to throw a measles party

“Events promoting intentional exposure to measles, such as 'measles parties,' can overwhelm local public health and medical services while endangering the lives and health of many community members,” warned Dr. Theresa Chapple-McGruder, associate professor of health policy and management.