Project to improve health equity in Indianapolis expands with funding from Lilly
The Diabetes Impact Project - Indianapolis Neighborhoods (DIP-IN) will extend the project for an additional three years with additional funding from Eli Lilly.
Fairbanks School of Public Health receives IBJ Health Care Heroes award
The Fairbanks School of Public Health was honored as a Health Care Hero for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Statewide survey measures COVID-19 vaccine intentions among parents of Indiana children
Results from a statewide survey measure vaccine intentions of parents of school-age children.
JAMA study finds fewer than three-quarters of March Madness attendees wore masks correctly
Findings highlight challenges of getting public to follow mask requirements during pandemic
Fairbanks School of Public Health earns prestigious AcademyHealth award
The Indiana Prevalence Study has been awarded the prestigious AcademyHealth Health Services Research Impact Award.
IUPUI researchers receive NIH funding to study erosive tooth wear
Researchers at the Fairbanks School of Public Health and IU School of Dentistry have received NIH funding to study erosive tooth wear in the US.
Get Involved in a Study on Food-related Work and Health
Researchers at IU and the University of Washington researchers are interviewing people working in food service, delivery, or provision to understand their experiences during COVID-19.
Dr. William Tierney appointed associate dean at Fairbanks School of Public Health
New associate dean of population health and health outcomes named.
IUPUI researchers provide recommendations for improving public health in Indiana
A new report from researchers at the IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at IUPUI details an actionable framework for improving public health in Indiana.
230 Indiana nursing homes signed up for support program during COVID-19 pandemic
Indiana one of first states to offer COVID-19 support resources for nursing homes
IUPUI, Indiana Department of Health release Phase 3 findings from statewide COVID-19 study
Results from the third phase of a scientific study measuring the statewide prevalence of COVID-19 show that -- as of early October -- 7.8 percent of Indiana's population had been infected with the novel coronavirus.
Healthy Indiana Plan, shared data improve Medicaid enrollment, IUPUI study finds
In a new study, FSPH researchers found that Medicaid enrollment increased for individuals impacted by the justice system after the Healthy Indiana Plan expanded eligibility for low-income adults and Indiana state agencies improved data sharing and coordination.
Indiana Communities Advancing Recovery Efforts Expands Reach
IU's ECHO Center has launched a new initiative called IN CAREs ECHO to address substance use disorder and opioid-involved overdoses in their communities.
IUPUI, Indiana Department of Health statewide COVID-19 study to start 3rd phase of testing
The third phase of statewide COVID-19 random sample testing will begin September 29.
Researchers urge modernizing public health system to avoid future COVID-19 shortfalls
In a new scholarly article, FSPH researchers write that the coronavirus pandemic uncovered holes in the U.S. public health system.
IUPUI scientists determine the death rate for COVID-19 in the general population
Using the results of the first U.S. statewide random sample study of SARS-CoV-2 prevalence, researchers were able to calculate the first generalizable infection fatality rate for COVID-19.
IUPUI receives $10.3 million from city of Indianapolis to conduct COVID-19 contact tracing
The Fairbanks School of Public Health has received $10.5 million from Indianapolis to recruit, train and employee contact tracers to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Scientists publish findings from 1st statewide COVID-19 random sample study in US
The results of the first statewide random sample study in the United States to measure the spread of COVID-19 indicated a general population prevalence of about 2.8 percent in Indiana.
IUPUI Fairbanks dean co-authors National Academies report
Dr. Paul Halverson co-authored a report on public health emergency preparedness and response for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences Releases Statement of Solidarity
The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Fairbanks releases a Statement of Solidarity against racism.
IUPUI, ISDH release findings from Phase 2 of COVID-19 testing in Indiana
IUPUI and ISDH release prelimary results from the second phase of statewide random sample testing.
A Message from Dean Halverson: Our Response to Racism
It is more important than ever to stand by our students, faculty and staff of color.
Statewide IUPUI, ISDH COVID-19 study to start 2nd phase of testing
Statewide testing for the second phase of a collaborative COVID-19 study between the Fairbanks School of Public Health and the Indiana State Department of Health begins June 3.
IU, ISDH release preliminary findings about impact of COVID-19 in Indiana
Preliminary results of the statewide random sample study in Indiana show a general population prevalence of about 2.8 percent of the state’s population.
ISDH, IU partner on COVID-19 study
IU researchers are collaborating with the Indiana State Department of Health to conduct a scientific study to measure the spread of COVID-19 throughout the state.
COVID-19 update from the Fairbanks School of Public Health.
The IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at IUPUI has achieved a global milestone: becoming the first US school of public health to receive full accreditation from APHEA.
Rising health care costs in Indiana addressed in new report
Fairbanks School of Public Health research points to factors that contribute to Hoosier health care costs, outlines actions for statewide strategic plan.
CAHME and Wharton Research Data Services Announce Recipient of CAHME/WRDS Grant
The Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education and Wharton Research Data Services names FSPH and Eskenazi Health researchers as recipients of the 2020 CAHME/WRDS Best Paper for Empirical Research Award.
In partnership with the Fairbanks School of Public Health, Eskenazi Health will integrate the social determinants of health into clinical care.
Regenstrief and Indiana University Public Health Leaders Expand Relationships in Africa
Researchers from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University are building and expanding global relationships and collaborations in the fields of public health and health informatics.
ECHO Center's Online Tool Targets Pain Management
The IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health ECHO Center at IUPUI has launched the state's first Integrated Pain Management ECHO program – making this the seventh ECHO program offered through the center.
ECHO Center Launches Cancer Prevention and Survivorship Care Program
“We are excited to support the Cancer Prevention and Survivorship Care ECHO,” stated Kris Box, MD, FACOG, Indiana State Health Commissioner. “Indiana has nearly 300,000 cancer survivors and having a forum in which healthcare professionals can share expertise for their continued care will improve the quality of life for many Hoosiers.”
Second Annual Scholarship and Alumni Awards Luncheon
Faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the Fairbanks School of Public Health came together on October 9, 2019, to celebrate celebrate 10 scholarship recipients and two alumni award winners.
How an IUPUI Student Helped Launch a Safe Syringe Program in Marion County
When IUPUI student Madison Weintraut started working at the Marion County Public Health Department three years ago, the idea of creating a syringe services program was a long shot.
IUPUI ECHO Center Awarded $900,000 from The Indiana State Department of Health
The ECHO Center which currently operates multiple programs aimed at improving the health of Hoosiers statewide was recently awarded a grant from ISDH.
Fairbanks School of Public Health Honors Professor Menachemi in First Investiture Ceremony
The Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health celebrated the investiture of Dr. Nir Menachemi as the recipient of the endowed Richard M. Fairbanks Chair during the Inaugural Chair Investiture Ceremony.
Indiana Prisoners Training with IUPUI Program to Become Peer Health Resources
The Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at IUPUI's ECHO Center is the first site to replicate Project ECHO's prison peer education program, launched in 2009 in New Mexico.
Dean Halverson Speaks at 2019 NLM Informatics Training Conference
During the 2019 National Library of Medicine Informatics Training Conference, Dean Paul Halverson joined Regenstrief President, Dr. Peter Embí in welcoming attendees.
FSPH Master of Health Administration Program Receives Full CAHME Accreditation
The Master of Health Administration program at the Fairbanks School of Public Health receives full CAHME Accreditation again.
Dr. Donald M. Berwick Receives Honorary Degree from Indiana University
On May 11, 2019, Donald M. Berwick, MD, MPP, FRCP, received an honorary degree from Indiana University during the IUPUI Commencement Ceremony.
Dr. Yi Wang Recognized as Leader in Public Health by the de Beaumont Foundation
Dr. Yi Wang, assistant professor of environmental health science, has been recognized by the de Beaumont Foundation as one of the inaugural 40 Under 40 in Public Health.
FSPH Honors Outrun the Sun with IUPUI Spirit of Philanthropy Award
The Fairbanks School of Public Health honors Outrun the Sun with the IUPUI Spirit of Philanthropy Award for endowing a scholarship for epidemiology students.
ECHO Center at IUPUI Launches First HIV Program to Improve Access to Treatment
Dr. Duwve and team launch first HIV ECHO program at IUPUI.
How Long You Will Live Depends on Where You Live
WISH-TV features Dr. Lisa Staten in a story about the Fairbanks School of Public Health study that found where you are born and raised has more to do with how long you will live than your genetic makeup.
College Mentors for Kids Announces Brian Dixon, PhD, as First Recipient of Inspiring Alumni Award
Dr. Brian Dixon receives first inspiring alumni award from College Mentors for Kids.
Indiana University Receives Grant for Rural Communities Opioid Response Planning
The Center for Public Health Practice is one of three IU centers to receive $45,000 of a $200,000 federal Health Resources and Services Administration planning grant as part of the Indiana Rural Opioid Consortium.
Educational Videos in Clinics Increased Adolescent HPV Vaccinations
A study examining the effect of a video educational intervention aimed at increasing HPV vaccinations among adolescents could help the CDC meet its goal of getting more eligible adolescents vaccinated.
First Lady Holcomb Helps Kick Off Dr. Turman's Program Inauguration
Dr. Jack Turman's GMCHL Program inaugurated the first five women who have completed their initial training to be grassroots maternal and child health leaders in zip codes at high risk for infant mortality.
