With training at SPH in Industrial Hygiene, alumnus Dr. Howie Mell has brought his expertise on PPE and occupational masks to his emergency room medical practice during the pandemic.
A new grant will expand the Community Outreach Intervention Projects' community-based interventions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in high-risk populations.
Talking Points Memo cites the work of SPH's Margaret Sietsema, PhD '15, MS '11, and Lisa Brosseau on the evidence basis for widespread mask usage during the pandemic.
Dr. Ron Hershow analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of smaller and larger gyms to maintain health and infection control as they plan to reopen in Illinois' Phase 3.
Alumni Frankie Catalfumo and Kimberly Weems are both working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response at Johns Hopkins Hospital as infection control epidemiologists.
Professor Heng Wang analyzed survey results from healthcare workers in 60 nations to identify key drivers of burnout and recommendations for mental health support during this pandemic.
Lisa Brosseau said in a radio interview there is little research on the use of cloth masks and questioned the efficacy of mask usage by asymptomatic people with COVID-19.
Preethi Pratap told NBC News the U.S. Department of Labor and OSHA could be more vigorous in their enforcement of standards to protect worker safety during the pandemic.
SPH's Marcus Dillender, PhD, analyzes how federal bills impact hospital reimbursement for COVID-19 treatments and financial support as elective procedures are paused.
