Tim Jostrand, MPH in Health Policy and Administration '19|Posted on March 20, 2020
Policy implementations in Illinois to promote social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic are designed to curtail the spread rate. However, the benefits will not be seen immediately.
WBEZ’s “Reset” featured SPH’s Elena Grossman, program manager of BRACE Illinois, discussing how climate change will exacerbate the frequency and intensity of diseases like COVID-19.
Dr. Mark Dworkin, professor of epidemiology, and Sinan Almukhtar, PhD in Epidemiology student, hosted a webinar on housing access and COVID-19 through the National Housing Conference.
SPH's Dr. Ron Hershow analyzed the usefulness of appointment-based drive-through testing for COVID-19 coming to areas of Chicagoland in a Chicago Tribune story.
Lisa Brosseau, ScD, professor (retired) of environmental and occupational health sciences|Posted on March 16, 2020
SPH's Lisa Brosseau calls for science-based communications about aerosol transmission of viruses and preparation of the healthcare workforce for COVID-19.
MPH student Benjamin Tate worked at Boeing's Renton, Washington factory, ensuring healthy work conditions for employees working in confined spaces and noisy environments.
Alumna Kate Bobbitt is leading legislative outreach efforts at the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter, advocating for community health needs among the elderly.
