University of Kentucky College of Public Health

University of Kentucky College of Public Health

Public Health

LEXINGTON, Kentucky 3,222 followers

Making positive and redefining change to help all of our communities be healthier, safer, and stronger. #youbelonghere

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IMAGINE A WORLD WHERE EVERY COMMUNITY has a Passion, Purpose, and Pathway for a Healthier Life. Public health is about building bridges and bringing people together. We look at events, situations, and circumstances that are impacting health across their community and beyond and think, “What can I do to make a positive change?” Many want to help people but sometimes are not sure where to start. Public Health is the best place to start! Public health is the fulfillment of society’s interest in being healthy. Public health’s mission is to leave the world a healthier place for the next generation. This mission is met through our three core functions: assessment, assurance, and policy development. Furthermore, public health prevents disease, prolongs life, and promotes health for everyone. Our team of public health ambassadors and champions are all making positive, equitable, and redefining change in order to make our communities healthier, safer, and stronger. Ready to build a healthier world with us by building bridges? Then you belong here! Our vision is catalyzing positive change for public health. Our mission is developing public health leaders, conduct innovative and impactful research, and collaborate with partners to improve public health in Kentucky and beyond.

Website
http://cph.uky.edu
Industry
Public Health
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
LEXINGTON, Kentucky
Type
Educational
Founded
2004
Specialties
public health, higher education, education, health administration, health, epidemiology, biostatistics, health management, environmental health, global health, and health behavior

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    Doctoral student Aiemere Oikeh has been named the 2024 recipient of the Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer Award on behalf of the College of Public Health (CPH). Aiemere was among nearly 35 University of Kentucky alumni and students honored at the 33rd annual Lyman T. Johnson Awards luncheon on Oct. 11 in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom. READ HER STORY: https://lnkd.in/geR9rTKb

    • Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer Award College of Public Health: Aiemere Oikeh. Photo of Aiemere Oikeh
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    Join us for the Inaugural Meeting of the Aspiring Public Health Student Researcher’s Group on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 2-3 PM, CPH room 115. This group could be your gateway to exploring public health research opportunities (including training outside classrooms, conference opportunities, travel support). Food will be provided! At this first meeting of the group, Drs. Slavova and Hogg-Graham will share information on current CPH resources for student research and ask for your ideas on what you and your friends need to kickstart your research journey. CPH is committed to develop this academic year new programs and resources to support your research interests. More details: https://lnkd.in/gE-WUstC

    • Aspiring Public Health Student Researcher's Group CPH undergraduate and graduate students are invited to learn about research opportunities for CPH students with different levels of research experience (from none to advanced). Wednesday, Oct 16, 2-3PM, Research Facility #1 (CPH Building), Room 115
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    Work by several researchers within the University of Kentucky’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging was recently published in the prestigious journal Nature Genetics. David Fardo, Ph.D., the inaugural Stephen W. Wyatt Endowed Professor of Public Health, led the study. The research team investigated the genetic risk of neuropathological traits commonly seen by neuropathologists performing brain autopsies from elderly people. Lincoln Shade, an M.D./Ph.D. student in the epidemiology and biostatistics Ph.D. program, was the lead author and performed most of the analyses. Read it: https://lnkd.in/gG9eAxCp

    • Decoding dementia: Sanders-Brown researchers uncover genetic keys Photo of David Fardo
    • “Most studies of dementia genetics use clinical phenotypes. We use actual neuropathological data, and this represents the largest such study with almost 8,000 participants. We discovered four new genetic loci — or regions — associated with neuropathologies, including a possible mechanism by which one genetic locus may affect irregular protein, or amyloid, deposition in cerebral blood vessels by affecting DNA methylation in the gene APOC2,” said David Fardo. This is significant as amyloid is a protein that can build up in the brain over time. In dementia studies, researchers are interested in amyloid because it’s often found in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. This buildup is thought to play a role in damaging brain cells and contributing to memory loss and other symptoms of dementia. Understanding amyloid and how it affects the brain can help researchers develop better ways to diagnose, treat and potentially prevent dementia.
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    This year marks the 75th anniversary of Lyman T. Johnson’s groundbreaking lawsuit, which made him the first African American student at the University of Kentucky in 1949. A lifelong champion for education, Johnson believed in its transformative power. Today, his legacy endures through the UK Alumni Association’s Lyman T. Johnson African American Alumni Constituency Group, which recognizes outstanding African American alumni and students from each college with the Torch of Excellence and Torch Bearer awards. His impact also lives on through scholarships that support students of color in their educational journeys. We are proud to celebrate Lyman T. Johnson's impact on education and honor our students and alumni who have received either the Torch of Excellence and Torch Bearer awards.

    • Lyman T Johnson Swipe to see all our past CPH winners PHOTO: Illustration of Lyman T. Johnson and the 75th anniversary logo.
    • 2007: Dr. Regina R. Washington 2008: Lavern Carter and Dr. Peace Jessa 2014: Dr. Alex F. Howard 2017: Dr. Sheila Pressley 2018: Dr. Timothy N. Crawford and Tsage Douglas 2019: Dr. Angelica Geter and Talia Woody 2020: Sydney Taylor and Kayla Dougherty 2021: Regina Washington and Daniela Nakinoja 2022: Princess Agbozo and Kia Bryant 2023: Dr. Ahmad Alexander and Destiny Cozart
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    🌾 The University of Kentucky College of Public Health was thrilled to be part of the Farm to Health Care Festival at Need More Acres Farm this past Sunday! 🌿✨ It was an inspiring day filled with fresh food, local music, community business owners, and farm-fresh fun, showcasing the powerful connection between local food and community well-being. CPH will be working with Need More Acres Farm to gather valuable insights into how they support their neighbors by providing free, fresh, locally grown food boxes. Thanks @needmoreacresfarm for inspiring us to invest in Kentuckians. We're looking forward to joining you next year!

    • Photo of UKCPH at Farm to Health(care) Festival 2024
    • Photo of UKCPH at Farm to Health(care) Festival 2024
    • Attendees at Farm to Health(care) Festival 2024
    • People at the UKCPH booth at Farm to Health(care) Festival 2024
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    Shubh Saraswat has seen plenty of firsts, which might be fitting for a biostatistician, as part of the Master of Science in Biostatistics (MsBST) program at the University of Kentucky (UK) College of Public Health (CPH). Shubh was part of the first MsBST cohort, joining the program in the fall of 2022. This past spring, he became one of the first students to graduate from the program. See what Shubh had to say about the MsBST program: https://lnkd.in/grqWVWBi

    • Discover the impact of the Master of Science in Biostastistics Photo of Shubh Saraswat If you are interested in the field of public health and have a passion to work with data, I think this program is a great choice. The program has a great curriculum that helps you grow academically and professionally from the practical experience for a career in biostatistics. There also are various opportunities to work as a research assistant or a teaching assistant, which allows you to have great mentors who can help guide your career, whether it is for research or teaching-focused." Read the story at cph.uky.edu/news
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    Meet our CPH Ambassador Dami Oladoyin! Dami chose public health because it's been her dream from a young age to help people. Dami said, "The idea of public health aligns with my dreams as it not only focuses on one individual but helps communities as a whole by identifying medical issues and providing support and change." Learn more about #publichealth and CPH by connecting with our ambassadors: https://lnkd.in/ggK5hVKY

    • Meet Your Ambassadors! at CPH Dami Oladoyin with photo Hometown: Kwara State, Nigeria Future Plans: After college, I plan to go to medical school in pursuit of becoming a gynecologist. Favorite Class(es): CPH 201 Fun Fact!: I am a very artistic person, and I won many prizes when I was younger for my artistic talent. I also really love to cook and take care of people! I'm also an only child so I had to learn many things myself which has made me who I am today.

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