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Tulane University Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. Advancing public health for more than a century, in New Orleans, Louisiana, & the world.
New Podcast Episode for The Skin You're In: As part of her discussion with Dr. Thomas LaVeist, Dr. Rebekah Gee (CEO of Nest Health) addresses systemic inequities in Louisiana's healthcare system and advocates for ongoing efforts in health equity. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbH3...
USA Today recently reported that Chagas disease was locally transmitted in San Diego ... a first for the region. Learn about why Chagas disease should be treated seriously. sph.tulane.edu/what-chagas-...
Wildfire stories dominate the headlines nowadays. But what do YOU need to know? We broke it down for you. More at the link: sph.tulane.edu/what-do-you-...
We were pleased to host an artist talk with Felli Maynard last night to celebrate her showing in Tidewater's Diboll Gallery. Art can be an important benefit to public health!
We're hiring a new Assistant Dean, Enrollment Management. Join our team! tulane-ibqejb.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
A special maternal and child health hybrid conference, 'From Families to Communities,' starts shortly! Read about how the program came together and sign up at the link! sph.tulane.edu/professional...
How is Tulane making eating out healthier? Find out more at the link. sph.tulane.edu/listening-vo...
By summer standards, it's a busy week for events! Hope everyone has a great week. mailchi.mp/tulane/weekl...
Shouting out public health alum Stella "Lefty" Lefkofsky (BSPH '24) for charting in the Billboard 100 and receiving a recent profile in Rolling Stone! Stella Lefty's song "Boston" reached a peak (so far) of No. 6 on this week's Hot 100! www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Delta Omega Eta Chapter poster competition winners Melodie Nsar and Preethi Vennela Royuru's abstracts were accepted and they will be presenting in the National Delta Omega poster sessions at APHA on Monday, November 2, 2026 in Washington DC. Congratulations to both!
Shared by our friends in IHSD, while many of us were sweltering here in New Orleans, Dr. Julie Hernandez battled freezing winds for 15 hours to accomplish her childhood dream of conquering The Matterhorn near Breuil-Cervinia, Italy! Congratulations, Dr Hernandez!
Our school and the Mary Amelia Center for Women's Health Equity Research (MAC) are hosting a two-day hybrid conference with the University of Belgrade. The conference is aimed at strengthening collaboration in research, education, and public health practice. RSVP: buff.ly/sLgSfZl
⏰ Reminder: our Maternal and Child Health info session is this Tuesday, July 21 at 6pm CT via Zoom. Still deciding if MCH is right for you? This is your chance to hear from faculty, current students, and alumni, and get your questions answered directly. RSVP: sph.tulane.edu/sbps/mch-inf...
Hear from one of our MCH alumni on what the Maternal and Child Health Specialization meant for her career. Curious about MCH? Join our info session July 21 at 6pm CT via Zoom. #TulanePublicHealth #MCH Register here: sph.tulane.edu/sbps/mch-inf...
Tulane WSPH graduate Dr. Debra Houry, the former CDC chief medical officer, recently appeared on CBS News' "Face the Nation," and her insights were inspiring. www.cbsnews.com/news/debra-h...
We’ve created a brief survey to learn how our alumni would like to connect. Opportunities include mentoring, serving on career panels, guest lecturing, and more! Completing the survey does not commit you. Let's connect! buff.ly/v59T2ar
Tulane is offering a new program aimed at strengthening Louisiana's public health workforce. sph.tulane.edu/tulane-launc...
What helped turn the tide of the Revolutionary War? Public health. sph.tulane.edu/public-healt...
Here's a quick picture of some of the research going on at Tulane's Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. sph.tulane.edu/research/hig...
A new gift will help patients choose the treatment that works for them. sph.tulane.edu/tulane-secur...
The LDH sent out a notice this week about individuals getting sick from drinking raw milk. Their guidance is here: ldh.la.gov/news/7674
One of our DAC board members, Tobin Lassen (Business '89), and his wife, Catherine Kehoe Lassen (Newcomb '85, Business '89), are traveling in Ireland. They shared these great photos, saying in part, "We climbed Mount St. Patrick. Took 2.5 hours up and same down. 2400 feet."
Here are some photos from today's Dietetic Internship Graduation. Congrats to all members of the 53rd Class and their families! More photos on Insta: www.instagram.com/p/DaEH5EdGYI...
Learn more about our new Workforce Academy, aimed at assisting current public health workers, at the link. www.sph.tulane.edu/public-healt...
The former Charity Hospital has moved a step closer to a bright future. sph.tulane.edu/tulane-annou...
