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Ribbing cutting of the Jonas Salk Legacy Exhibit

Exhibit honors Pitt’s role in polio defeat

Jonas Salk Vaccine Research Artifacts Come Home

On April 28, the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health unveiled a free, public exhibit of historical laboratory equipment, documents and photographs depicting the work of Jonas Salk, MD, and his team, who developed and tested the world’s first vaccine against polio more than 70 years ago in Pittsburgh.

Pitt Public Health Building

U.S. News and World Report 2023 graduate school rankings released

Pitt Public Health and several departments and programs perform well in the latest graduate school rankings.

Congratulations to HPM student Aparna Ramani for winning the master's division!

Here are the winners of the 2023 health disparities and social justice poster competition

Congratulations to HPM student Aparna Ramani for winning the master's division!

Christine McClure

Christine McClure was named among Pittsburgh ladies who lead

Christine McClure, senior research scientist, will be recognized at the 2023 Ladies Who Lead event.

Black Pregnant Women Are Tested More Frequently for Drug Use, Study Suggests

Black pregnant women are tested more frequently for drug use, study suggests

“Any given clinician may not be thinking about bias, but when you look at these kinds of data, you can see there is no other explanation,” said Marian Jarlenski. 

So having a simple way to connect people to health care coverage and make the most of these federal dollars is a good idea, says Coleman Drake. 

A smart move on tax day: Sign up for health insurance using your state's tax forms

So having a simple way to connect people to health care coverage and make the most of these federal dollars is a good idea, says Coleman Drake. 

assistant professor of Health Policy and Management Eric Roberts

Medicaid ‘cliff’ adds to racial and ethnic disparities in care for near-poor seniors

Eric T. Roberts, Ph.D., assistant professor of health policy and management and collaborators study addresses racial and ethnic disparities in heath care. 

Dr. Marian Jarlenski and Dr. Dara Méndez

Building reproductive health equity upstream

The duo’s work focuses on tackling social determinants of health upstream at the policy level, which will help to dismantle structural racism and improve health inequities quicker and more completely.

Dr. Christine McClure

Promoting health equity: Insights and advice from Dr. Christine McClure

Dr. Christine McClure provides insights and advice on health equity.

Pitt campus

New workshops will focus on ‘under-acknowledged’ single moms in higher ed

"There is a lot of data on single mothers attending college but not how many work in higher education," notes Christine McClure, senior research scientist in Health Policy and Management. 

Graduate student Danielle Nahas

Meet graduate student Danielle Nahas

After Covid-19 derailed her undergraduate commencement, Danielle Nahas (MHA/MBA ’23) will have the chance to celebrate in person at her graduation this April, and she couldn’t be happier.

The Ohio measles outbreak and the danger of losing herd immunity

The Ohio measles outbreak and the danger of losing herd immunity

Though measles was eradicated in the U.S. in 2000, outbreaks have occurred since, including a recent one in Columbus, Ohio.

Assistant professor of Health Policy and Management Coleman Drake, says now is a good time for states to expand outreach efforts and make the most of those federal dollars.

A benefit of filing your Pennsylvania taxes? Another shot at subsidized health insurance

Assistant professor of Health Policy and Management Coleman Drake, says now is a good time for states to expand outreach efforts and make the most of those federal dollars.

The bizarre Americanness of prescription drug commercials

The bizarre Americanness of prescription drug commercials

“But there could be a class of medications advertised where there could be cheaper alternatives, or lifestyle changes could be beneficial,” said professor of Health and Policy and Management, Julie Donohue.

Dr. Christine McClure is part of the spring 2023 cohort of Multiplying Good Pittsburgh ChangeMakers.

Christine McClure was named a Multiplying Good Pittsburgh ChangeMaker

Dr. Christine McClure is part of the spring 2023 cohort of Multiplying Good Pittsburgh ChangeMakers.