A passion for public health becomes a statewide mission to save lives
Sarah Vivo, BSHSM’16, is now leading the Indiana Cancer Consortium, bringing her passion for collaboration and prevention to reduce the cancer burden across the state.
Zombies, jiangshi, draugrs, revenants − monster lore is filled with metaphors for public health
The ways in which zombies are spawned, and contained, reflect a range of public health principles, Clinical Assistant Professor Tom Duszynski writes in The Conversation.
Fairbanks, Lilly and Indiana employers collaborate to study obesity medications’ impact
The five-year study will explore how medications used to manage obesity affect clinical outcomes and costs, such as absenteeism and disability claims.
Building healthier communities through public health leadership
After 20 years in healthcare, Jessica Baker returned to school to pursue her MPH. Now she’s combining experience, education, and passion to lead community programs that improve access to care and... Read more about Building healthier communities through public health leadership
Fairbanks student Alexa Maliano selected as 2025-27 Voyager Scholar
Alexa Maliano will receive a $50,000, two-year scholarship.
Understanding and addressing childhood obesity in Indiana
Childhood obesity in Indiana is rising, and the latest data show a challenge that is both urgent and complex.
A guide for getting the COVID-19 vaccine in Indiana
The recent changes around vaccine recommendations can be confusing. Mirror Indy created a guide for Indiana patients.
Study highlights challenges and gaps in identifying patients’ social needs
A new study examined how accurate healthcare settings are measuring food insecurity, housing instability, financial strain, transportation barriers and legal issues.
WTHR-TV examines how the Diabetes Impact Project-Indianapolis Neighborhoods (DIP-IN) is working to reduce diabetes in three Indianapolis communities through prevention, education, and community involv... Read more about DIP-IN program uses personal, community-based approach to reduce diabetes rates in Indy neighborhoods
Indiana State Cancer Registry recognized by CDC for surveillance work
An effort led by Indiana State Cancer Registry director, Ainur Aiypkhanova, DrPH’23, has streamlined Indiana’s cancer case reporting data.
