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Biostatistics and Data Science students and faculty showcased their work at the Joint Statistical Meetings
LSUHSC N. O. School of Public Health Announces Major Changes to its Vision, Mission, and Programs
Dr. Edward Trapido Appointed as Dean of LSU School of Public Health
Louisiana Tumor Registry Renewal Signed into Law by Governor Landry
New issue of jLPHA
A Citizen Science Approach to Evaluating Consumer Water Safety Concerns (2011−2022)
Using Structural Equation Modeling to Assess Children’s Mental Health after the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Open faculty positions at LSUHSC School of Public Health. Be a part of a growing Cancer Center!
Celebrating Past, Present & Future
Events September 27-29 Set for 20th Anniversary Celebration
LSU Health Policy Honors Medical Student Contributes to 3 Behavioral Health Reports During Her Fellowship at the ACAP
Effect of chronic disease on racial difference in COVID-19–associated hospitalization among cancer patients
Dr. Peggy Honoré, Professor LSUHSC-NO, presents Research Findings at the 1st PUPP Research Day
LSUHSC Students Win Prestigious APHA Grant for Climate Change and Health Equity Event
Robust Ratio Estimation with an Application to Covid-19 Data from Louisiana
Interim Associate Dean of Research
Hui-Yi Lin named Program Director of Biostatistics
Mediation of BMI on 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels in U.S. Adults with Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Consumption
A Model for Management and Finance Education for Future Public Health Leaders
Impact of Dietary Quality on Genital Oncogenic HPV Infection in Women
West St. John the Baptist Parish Recognized as Endangered Place
Honoring 11 LSUHSC-NO Medical Students Graduating with an MD and Honors in Health Policy
The Effect of Adulticide Application on Mosquito Counts in Orleans Parish, 2021
Social support moderates the relationship between minority stress and stage of change among LGBTQ Smokers in the Deep South
SoPH News 2023
Relationship of Social Vulnerability, Health Outcomes, and Funding
Distance to radiation therapy facility influences surgery type among older women with early-stage breast cancer
Dean G. Smith, PhD, Named Recipient of the 2023 Gary L. Filerman Prize for Educational Leadership
LSU Health Foundation and LSU School of Public Health receive EPA grant for community air monitoring
CRISP Report Results in EPA Action
LSU School of Public Health receives HRSA Funds
Qingzhao Yu named Biostatistics Program Director
Adrienne Katner named Program Director of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences
Grateful Patient Philanthropy: A Challenge to Organizational Ethics
Implementation of multi-level interventions to mitigate risk of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant at a public University in Southern United States
Health Policy Honors Program contributions to Promoting Evidence-Based Care to Louisiana Medicaid Members
LSUHSC Pre-Commencement & Commencement
Health Policy Honors Graduates
Michael Celestin, Ph.D. Receives LA CaTS Career Development Award to Address Tobacco Use Treatment in Rural Populations
DEI Book Club to host Author Chat with renowned epidemiologist, Dr. Sandro Galea, on May 9
2022–2027 State Cancer Plan
Michael D. Celestin, Jr., Ph.D. selected as RISE Scholar
Monitoring coliphages to reduce waterborne infectious disease transmission in the One Water framework
An Assessment of Needs Among African American and White Cancer Survivors in Louisiana
LSU School of Public Health looks back at 2021
Join the ASPPH This Is Public Health Virtual Fair January 19th
New Epidemiology Program Director
Join the ASPPH This Is Public Health Virtual Fair November 17th
Health Status in Fence-Line Communities: The Impact of Air Pollution
A Community Health Worker Approach for Ending the HIV Epidemic
Louisiana Medicaid access for treatment and care for hepatitis C virus (LA-MATCH) project: A cross-sectional study protocol
CDC MMW Report: COVID-19 Outbreaks at Youth Summer Camps,Louisiana by J.Tonzel
Multicomponent Strategies to Prevent SARS-CoV-2 Transmission — Nine Overnight Youth Summer Camps, United States, June–August 2021
Join the ASPPH This Is Public Health Virtual Fair September 8th
Life is Better with Clean Hands
School of Public Health New Student Orientation Fall 2021
Join the ASPPH This Is Public Health Virtual Fair July 14th
Don’t Believe Everything You Read or Hear
Why Louisiana COVID vaccine efforts have slowed, even as the U.S. reaches a milestone
Coordination of Public Health Response: The Role of Leadership in Response
LSU School of Public Health 2021 Pre-Commencement Ceremony
Epidemiology Student Julius Tonzel Winner of NextGen Public Service Awards
Antioxidants Associated with Oncogenic HPV Infection in Women
DE&I Book Club Hosts: Book Author of “Carville’s Cure” Pam Fessler May 5th
Age difference in the combined effect of soda drinks consumption and body adiposity on hyperuricaemia in US adults
Cost of biopsy and Complications in Patients with Lung Cancer
Assessing and managing SARS-CoV-2 occupational health risk to workers handling residuals and biosolids
New LSU Health Foundation Scholarships Website
Air Pollution and COVID-19: A Comparison
Relationship between Overall Social Vulnerability & COVID-19 Incidence in Louisiana
Alcohol Intake and Alcohol–SNP Interactions Associated with Prostate Cancer Aggressiveness
Narrowing of the Racial Gap In Opioid-Involved Deaths: Implications for Public Health Policy & Practice
Coronavirus variants may complicate Louisiana’s path out of pandemic
ASPPH: This is Public Health Virtual Fair Jan 21st
E-Cigarettes: A Public Health Threat, Not a Population Health Intervention
Contributions of Histologic Subtypes Tumors to Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Incidence Rates
Work-family spillover and depression: Racial differences among employed women
LSU Health Conducts 1st Study on Neighborhood Deprivation & COVID in LA
LSU SPH: Be Safe Celebrating Thanksgiving
New Publication: Journal of Good Governance in Africa by Peggy A. Honoré
ASPPH: This is Public Health Virtual Fair November 18th
SPH J. Rock Visiting Scholar 2020 Dean Thomas LaVeist
Dr. Phillippi Appointed to LA Governor’s Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Advisory Board
Health and Wellness in New Orleans 15 Years after Hurricane Katrina: Implications for Primary Care
New Publication: Principles for Population-Based Management
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Kendra Scott Teams Up with SPH LBCHP
CIN3 – Reporting in a Population-Based Cancer Registry
Term Limits in Academic Public Health Administration
School-based health centers, academic achievement, and school discipline
Oct. Issue AJPH, Hurricane Katrina 15 Years After: Special Section by LSUHSC SPH
ASPPH: This is Public Health Virtual Fair September 16th
New Publication by SPH’s Dr. Ashley Wennerstrom
Will Hurricane Laura’s evacuations, recovery efforts be fertile ground for spread of coronavirus?
Natural Disaster Emergency Response to Private Well User Needs: Evaluation of a Pilot Outreach Approach
Cervical cancer screening for individuals at average risk: 2020 guideline update from the American Cancer Society
The Disease Ecology, Epidemiology, Clinical Manifestations, and Management of Trichinellosis Linked to Consumption of Wild Animal Meat
Mindfulness Intervention to Decrease Post-Disaster Anxiety
Resource-based view on safety culture’s influence on hospital performance
The Relationship of Diabetes and COVID-19 – A Health Disparity
Wellness, Health & Prevention: Mobile Mindfulness Meditation Intervention Among Women
Racism is a Public Health Crisis
Health Care Finance & Novel COVID-1
WebEx Congressional Briefing on COVID-19 with Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré (Ret.)
To Strengthen The Public Health Response To COVID-19, We Need Community Health Workers
The Water Professional’s Guide to COVID-19
Passing of Dr. Raoult Ratard
COVID-19 Update – Admissions Update (March 27, 2020)
What can we do for ourselves and our community?
Updated Guidance Regarding LSUHSC-NO and COVID-19
SPH on WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
UPDATED Message from the Dean
Coronavirus/Covid-19: A Note from the LSU SPH Epidemiologists
LSU: Using Social Media for Smoking Cessation Interventions, A Systematic Review
LSU: Louisiana Tumor Registry and NCI Data Show Advanced Colorectal Cancers at Recommended Screening Age
Associations of Liver Disease with Alcohol Use among People Living with HIV and the Role of Hepatitis C: The New Orleans Alcohol Use in HIV Study
SPH Goes Red for Cardiovascular Disease
LSU: LA Medicaid Access for Treatment and Care for HCV (MATCH) Project
Ethical Community Engagement: Lessons Learned
AJPH: Ending the HIV epidemic, population health and telemedicine services
Financial Distress and Bankruptcy Prediction in Acute Care Hospitals
Hospital staffing patterns and safety culture perceptions: The mediating role of perceived teamwork and perceived handoffs
Study Shows Biomarker Accurately Diagnoses Deadly Infant Disease
Alcohol HIV/AIDS Research Poster Presentations 2019
Data From the New Orleans Alcohol Use in HIV Study: High-Risk Alcohol Using People Living With HIV and Systemic Oxidative Stress or Inflammation
Invitation: 2019 John Rock Visiting Scholar Formal Presentation to SPH & HSC – Thursday, October 17, 2019
LSU Health Tumor Registry Launches New Interactive Resource
That’s a WRAP: September 2019 Ed.
LSU: HIV-associated Comorbidities as Mediators of Association Between People Living with HIV and Hospital-acquired Infections
Prostate Awareness Month
LSU HSC Health Policy Fellows receive certificates from SPH & SOM
LSUHSC SPH CEPH Accreditation Extended to 2026
Welcome Back! Summer Recap Issue of WRAP
The Role of Nutrition in Glycemic Control: Results of a Preliminary Study
Dr. Peggy Honore awarded grant through LSU Health Foundation
LSU: Healthy Infrastructure Effort Gets National Acclaim
Epidemiology Summer Seminar – Dr. Veronica Barcelona de Mendoza
Setting Out the Framework for Public Health Finance: Spotlight on Dr. Peggy Honore
LSU: New Center for Evidence to Practice
LSU: Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Low Dose Computed Tomography Lung cancer Screening and Smoking Among African Americans—a mixed method study
LSU: Studies Association Between Smoking and Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio Among Prostate Cancer Survivors
LSU School of Public Health and Partners Monitor the I-10 Environment with Phillis Wheatley Students
Carl Kluttz, Recipient of Distinguished Awards
Pre-Commencement & Commencement 2019
Pre-Commencement Awards Ceremony & LSU Health Sciences Center Commencement 2019
LSU: Continuity of Outpatient Care and Avoidable Hospitalization: a Systematic Review
New Undergraduate Public Health Degree at LSU Health Sciences Center
LSU: Researchers Study PTSD Symptom Profiles among Louisiana Women Affected by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Racial and Income Disparities in Health-Related Quality of Life among Smokers with a Quit Attempt in Louisiana
LSU: Faculty and Researchers Used Emergency Department Data to Estimate Prevalence of Smoking in Young Adults
New Bachelor of Science in Public Health Degree
SPH SGA Fall 2018 Semester in Review
Effect of Cultural, Folk, and Religious Beliefs and Practices on Delays in Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer in African American Women
Dr. Peggy Honore participants in the World Health Organization Coalition of Partners Meeting in Ljubljana, Slovenia
LSU Names Dr. Dean G. Smith as Richard A. Culbertson Professor of Health Policy and Systems Management
ASPPH | LSU: Association between Continuity of Care and Emergency Department Visits and Hospitalization in Senior Adults with Asthma-COPD Overlap
LCP’s Very own Colleen Huard-Ryan won an award for Colorectal Cancer Screening
Boy Scout campers hospitalized after contracting rare soil disease at Camp Avondale; CDC investigating
LSU Studies Racial/Ethnic Differences in Utilization of Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer Patients
14th APHA Public Health Finance Roundtable Presentations
The Influence of Children on Increased Domestic Conflict in Women in Southeastern Louisiana
Where U.S. adults reported receiving the annual influenza vaccine: A BRFSS analysis
LSU: Hybrid Phase I-II/III Clinical Trial Design Allowing Dose Re-Optimization in Phase III
Insulin Resistance in Persons Living with HIV (PLWH); Prevalence and Impact of Alcohol Use on Risk
Regularized Multiple Mediation Analysis for Big Data Set With an Application to Explore Racial Disparity in Breast Cancer Survival
Claiborne Ave Alliance Leads a Corridor Tour
AmeriHealth Caritas Community Wellness Center Opens in Gentilly
Spike in use of e-cigarette device among kids concerns health experts
2018 Summer AmeriHealth Caritas Health Policy Fellowship in DC
State Success Guide: MST in Louisiana Recognizes Dr. Stephen Phillippi
Better Statistical Methods to Understand Gene Interactions Leading to Cancer Development
A Platform for Monitoring Fiscal Health and Sustainability of the Public Health System
How does gaining too much weight during pregnancy impact the child?
Complete Streets Initiative Addresses Physical Activity and Obesity in Louisiana
Study Finds Flushing Water Lines Protects Inconsistently and May Increase Lead Exposure
SPH Publication: Case Study of Resilient Baton Rouge: Applying Depression Collaborative Care and Community Planning to Disaster Recovery
LSU School of Public Health request public comments
New Guidelines Recommended Earlier Colorectal Cancer Screening
LSU Health New Orleans Cancer Control Manager Elected to Lead National Council
Louisiana Tumor Registry gets $1.8 million SEER Program contract, potential $17.7 million over 10 years
1st-of-its-kind Study Associates Obesity with Poorer Stroke Outcomes in Non-White Patients
LSU SPH and Healthcare Service Division Team to Receive the 2018 ACP Quality Connect: Champion Award
Erica J. Washington, PhD Student in Epidemiology receives the Reverend Connie Thomas Award
JOIN THE MOVEMENT: National Public Health Week, April 2-8, 2018
Sunayana Udaya Kumar, MPH Epidemiology Student,1st Place at AHA Lifestyle Early Career Competition
Colon cancer occurrence and deaths high in Louisiana
United Nations International Day of Happiness
Dr. Edward Peters appointed Vice-Chair of the LSU HSC IRB
Health concerns from cleaning products
LSUHSC SPH Study: Improving low-income residents’ utilization of farmers markets
We Saw Long-lasting Reforms from Models for Change in Our States
2018 ASPPH Annual Meeting
LSU Program Director Awarded Grant to Develop an Interactive Voice Response System Intervention for Pregnant Smokers
Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) at LSUHSC – New Orleans
Farmers’ Market Utilization among Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Recipients in New Orleans
2017 School of Public Health John A. Rock, MD Visiting Scholar
APHA Live! Available for On-Demand
SPH Faculty awarded grants to address iron, lead and pathogen contamination in rural public water systems, and Harvey-affected private water wells
Komen Race for the Cure Walk/Run
Dr. Rebekah Gee Elected to the National Academy of Medicine
LSUHSC Awarded Grant to Study Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer Recurrence and Survival
LSU Examines Accidental Field Mushroom Ingestions by Children
LSU SPH Participates in Assessment of Essential Public Health Operations in the Republic of Slovenia
LSU SPH Welcomes ACE to its 35th Annual Meeting in New Orleans
LSU Examines the Ham and Eggs Plant, Lantana Camara
NO/AIDS WALK
Charlottesville: Race and Terror (Update)
SPH & School of Medicine Partner with AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana to Create a Rotation in Population Health Management
LSUHealthNO Public Health & Baby Cakes Honor Cancer Survivors, Raise Cancer Awareness
The Prevalence of Zoonotic Diseases in Raccoons from New Orleans, LA
LSU Health New Orleans awarded $15 million in federal grants to support cancer education, detection programs
LSUHealthNO Public Health Teams Up With Baby Cakes to Honor Cancer Survivors, Promote Prevention & Early Detection
LSU Awarded $2.5 Million to Improve Resilience and Mental Health Outcomes
LSU Researchers Examine Preferences for Home Based HIV Testing among Heterosexuals at High Risk for HIV
LSU Research Finds Association of Enduring Consequences of Disaster Exposure on Depressive Symptoms in Women
LSU Health New Orleans releases plan to reduce cancer deaths in Louisiana
Louisiana Physicians Are Increasing HPV Vaccination Rates
New Class of New Orleans Albert Schweitzer Fellows Named
Dr. Rung, featured presenter at AcademyHealth Annual Meeting on Women and Gender Health
Registry of Excellence Designation Awarded to LSUHSC School of Public Health’s Louisiana Tumor Registry
Dr. Honoré to Address Academy Health Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Minority Engagement Annual Conference
M. Sothern: Movement by Age and Sex Using the Functional Movement Screen
Congratulations to the School of Public Health Class of 2017 for all your achievements.
Pre-Commencement Awards Ceremony and the LSU Health Sciences Center Commencement 2017
SGA host Boy Scouts for Public Health Merit Badge
LSU Examines the Evolution of the Medical School Dean
SPH Special Presentation & Book Signing
Dr. Peggy Honoré, to serve on WHO Coalition of Partners for Strengthening Public Health Capacities & Services Europe
Epidemiology Seminar, “Anatomy of an Ebola Response” by Dr. Lina Moses
Dr. Stephen Phillippi Appointed to Governor’s Advisory Board
Wellspot Designation Announcement
LSU Examines the Role of Social Ties after Deepwater Horizon
SPH Faculty, Dr. Richard Culbertson, honored at ASGO 2017 Annual Meeting
MLK Day of Service
LSU Awarded NIEHS Occupational and Safety Education Grant on Emerging Technologies
LSU Study: Crime, blight lead to children’s inactivity
SOAR Featured in the Journal of Health Administration Education
Dr. Peter Fos elected Vice-Chair of the Commission on Colleges’ Peer Review Advisory Board
Mayor’s Recognizes Daesy Behrhorst with a Community Excellence Award
Take the City of New Orleans Recreation and Leisure Survey
SPH alumnus Ruofei Du receives 2016 recognition award
LSU Emeritus Professor Awarded International Association Honorary Membership
Dr. Vivien Chen Receives Honorary Membership from International Association of Cancer Registries (IACR)
Test Your Flu Knowledge
Sugary drinks and cancer: Is there a link?
No homework? Local doctors talk about a national debate
Jacob Maronge, MS, former SPH BIOS student awarded NHLB Pre-Doctoral Award
DWH Oil Spill health impacts presented at Michigan University by Dr. Peters ahead of Hollywood film release.
“The risk for #WNV is much greater than for #zika in Louisiana,” Susanne Straif-Bourgeois, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor of Epidemiology at LSU SPH.
Former SPH Dean and former American Cancer Society president Elizabeth T.H. Fontham, PhD, provides guidance on cancer prevention
SPH Alumni Amanda Arguello, RD, MPH provides tips for local parents on healthy lunches
LSUHSC Institute for Public Health and Justice receives 2016 NCSL Notable Documents award
Lead in Your Water: Are Federal Tests Missing Poison in the Pipes?
DeAnn Gruber Named NASTAD Board Chair
Dr. Edward Peters study featured in New York Time’s Article
Zika Virus: What You Need to Know
LSU Faculty Receives 2016 Modern Healthcare Excellence in Governance Award
LSU Health New Orleans Receives Endowment from AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana
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Biostatistics and Data Science students and faculty showcased their work at the Joint Statistical Meetings

The Biostatistics and Data Science program had a strong presence this year at the Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) held in Portland, Oregon, between August 3 and 8, 2024. Several of our faculty and students delivered presentations on topics such as robust inference, large genomic studies, and time-dynamic statistical methods. Pictured from left to right are […]

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LSUHSC N. O. School of Public Health Announces Major Changes to its Vision, Mission, and Programs

The School has been engaged in strategic planning for the past six months. One of the first accomplishments was discussing and revising our Vision and Mission. These were done with considerable input while retaining our values and commitment to Louisiana. We envision “a healthier Louisiana population with a workforce addressing the structural and emergent issues […]

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Dr. Edward Trapido Appointed as Dean of LSU School of Public Health

New Orleans, LA — Dr. Edward Trapido has been named the Dean of the Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Public Health by Chancellor Steve Nelson, MD. This appointment marks a significant milestone for the institution, as Dr. Trapido brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role. Dr. Trapido is a distinguished […]

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Louisiana Tumor Registry Renewal Signed into Law by Governor Landry

Governor Jeff Landry visited the LSU Health Sciences Center campus Wednesday, June 5, to sign ACT 404 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session into law. Presented by Senator Jimmy Harris, this significant act expands the ability of the Louisiana Tumor Registry, a nationally-recognized cancer registry, to support cancer research, control, and prevention. The Louisiana Tumor […]

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New issue of jLPHA

Link for new issue of jLPHA: https://www.flipsnack.com/jlpha/jlpha-volume-4-issue-1-may-8-2024-tmfgmphbdc/full-view.html

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A Citizen Science Approach to Evaluating Consumer Water Safety Concerns (2011−2022)

In conjunction with faculty and students from Virginia Tech, faculty of LSU-SPH’s Environmental Health, Climate and Sustainability Program summarized lessons learned in various community science projects. Community projects focused on monitoring and treatment of drinking water were conducted in the communities of Washington, DC; Flint, MI; St. Joseph and Enterprise, LA; and elsewhere. Researcher results […]

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Using Structural Equation Modeling to Assess Children’s Mental Health after the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

Structural equation modeling (SEM) combines the elements of factor analysis and path analysis to evaluate both measurement and structural models simultaneously. The measurement model correlates the observed indicators (manifest variables) to their latent constructs while the structural model examines the relationships between those formed latent variables. While SEM is commonly applied in social and behavioral […]

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Open faculty positions at LSUHSC School of Public Health. Be a part of a growing Cancer Center!

LSU Health New Orleans School of Public Health is recruiting now for individuals who want to be a part of a growing  Cancer Center in a state with some of the highest incidences, mortalities, cancer disparities, and social vulnerability in the country.  We are building a team of population scientists and community health scientists, who, […]

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Celebrating Past, Present & Future

To commemorate 20 years of scholastic excellence, the LSU School of Public Health is pleased to present our anniversary publication “Celebrating Past, Present & Future”.  To view the whole publication and to learn more about the history of the school, please head to our page here.

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Events September 27-29 Set for 20th Anniversary Celebration

During the last week of September 2023, the LSU School of Public Health will be hosting a series of events in honor of our 20th anniversary.  Celebrating the past, present and the future of excellence in the field of Public Health in Louisiana, the events will feature a wide array of topics.  Featuring many alumni […]