A new innovative learning laboratory will provide students, faculty, staff, and alumni of the Fairbanks School of Public Health with the opportunity to engage in reciprocal learning with community and academic partners in Sweden and Norway.
JAMA study finds electronic health records do not accurately identify common barriers to health
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that current electronic health records do not adequately screen for housing instability and financial strain.
New study provides comprehensive overview of US public health workforce
A new study coauthored by Fairbanks researcher established several strategies for building and maintaining a more stable public health workforce.
Fairbanks School launches fellowship for journalists
The Public Health Media Fellowship will provide journalists across the state of Indiana with a unique opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of public health and health administration issues affecting Hoosiers.
Fairbanks researcher among 14 fellows to be inducted into American College of Medical Informatics
Dr. Joshua Vest is one of 14 new fellows inducted into the 2022 American Colleage of Medical Informatics
FSPH joins consortium to study public health workforce
New tool helps primary care providers address chronic pain and opioid prescribing
The Chronic Pain OneSheet is a decision support tool in the electronic health record aimed to help primary care cliniciansquickly access key information and take clinical action for patients with chronic pain.
$2.4M grant will fund housing equity initiative to improve infant mortality in Indianapolis
The Fairbanks School of Public Health will lead a five-year housing initiative to address infant mortality in Indianapolis.
Fairbanks dean supports Governor’s Public Health Commission report
The Governor’s Public Health Commission released their recommendations for supporting and improving public health in Indiana.
Work, healthcare and housing top concerns of pregnant women and new mothers
Hoosier women share their top concerns during pregnancy and early motherhood.
Program supports mothers transitioning from prison
Mothers on the Rise, an innovative, new program, helps mothers and babies transition from prison back to their home communities.
The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board are pleased to announce that Dr. Suzanne Babich, professor and associate dean of global health at the Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to Croatia.
A message from Dean Halverson: We stand with Ukraine
The Fairbanks School of Public Health stands with Ukraine following Russia’s recent invasion.
Health commissioners create new public health scholarship
Health commissioners create new public health scholarship in honor of long-time Indiana Department of Health employee Tami Barrett
Dr. Nir Menachemi honored with statewide healthcare award
Dr. Nir Menachemi has received the Indiana Healthcare Executives Network service excellence award.
Dr. Antionette Smith Epps named Master of Health Administration program director
Dr. Antionette Smith Epps joins the Fairbanks School of Public Health as the new Master of Health Administration program director.
Undergraduate health management program at Fairbanks receives full, national certification
The BS in Health Services Management has received full, national certification from Association of University Programs in Health Administration.
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.”
