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Dr. Arroyo Serves as Research Mentor for McNair Scholar Program Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement programs are designed to encourage low-income students and minority undergraduates to consider careers in college teaching as well as prepare for doctoral study. Students who participate in this program are provided with research opportunities and faculty mentors. The program was named in honor of the astronaut that died in the 1986 space-shuttle explosion. Currently, there are 179 programs, serving 4,100 students across the country. Full Story 7/2/2007
JPHCOPH Student Earns National Research Recognition Rebecca F. Wilson, a student in the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, was selected as one of 10 student research winners in the Public Health Education and Health Promotion (PHEHP) Section of the American Public Health Association (APHA). Full Story 6/12/2007
Visiting Scholar from Albania to Present Free Public Lecture about Spousal Abuse Genc Burazeri, a doctor and researcher from Albania, will present the lecture "Intimate Partner Violence in Albania" at 10 a.m., Friday, June 8. This talk, which is free and open to the public, will be held in Hollis Building, Room 1123. Full Story 6/8/2007
Dean Hardy Appointed Chair of USG ACOPH Dean Charles Hardy has been appointed chair of the University System of Georgia - USG - Administrative Committee on Public Health - ACOPH. The ACOPH is a standing USG committee that serves to advise the USG on the status of public health education, research and service within the system institutions. Member institutions of the ACOPH include Armstrong Atlantic State University, Fort Valley State University, The Medical College of Georgia, Georgia Southern University, Georgia State University, and the University of Georgia. The ACOPH reports through the USG Academic Planning and Programs organization, with Vice Chancellor Stone serving as a key member of the group. 6/6/2007
Dean Hardy invited to serve on the Alzheimer's Association Regional Board of Directors Dean Charles Hardy was extended a formal invitation to join the 15 county Regional Board of Directors for the Coastal Georgia Alzheimer's Association on May 1, 2007. Full Story 6/4/2007
Public Health Student Project Adds Value to the Georgia Health Care System May 31 - Graduate students in the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health (JPHCOPH) are analyzing survey results of a pilot study about cancer screening behaviors that could add value to Georgia’s health care system. Full Story 5/31/2007
Congratulations to Spring 2007 JPHCOPH Graduates Thirteen students will receive their graduate degrees on Saturday, May 5, 2007. This marks our largest graduating class. Congratulations to All! Full Story 5/5/2007
PHSA supports Relay for Life The JPHCOPH Public Health Student Association (PHSA) participated in the 2007 American Cancer Association "Relay for Life" on April 20-21st. Full Story 4/20/2007
JPHCOPH Participates in the 10th Annual Phi Kappa Phi Research Symposium Congratulations to Changlu Liu, Shrikrishna Shroff, Jiehui Zhu, and Kelley Chester for presenting their research at the 10th Annaul Phi Kappa Phi Research Symposium held April 20, 2007. Full Story 4/20/2007
Hotz Offers Remedies for the Ailing U.S. Health Care System -- "Doc Hollywood" to speak at Georgia Southern Inspiration for "Doc Hollywood" to lecture on ailing U.S. health care system April 12. Press Release 4/12/2007
Fifth Annual Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies Graduate Scholarship Day Several JPHCOPH students and faculty participated in Fifth Annual Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies Graduate Scholarship Day. Photos 4/4/2007
Dr. Fitzmorris speaks to Statesboro Rotary Club Dr. Kari Fitzmorris, Assistant Professor of Public Health - Enviornmental Health Sciences Program Concentration was the guest speaker at the Statesboro Rotary Club, April 2nd. Dr. Fitzmorris presented information about the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Enviornmental Health Sciences, and her research in waste disposal and the development of value added products from animal waste. 4/2/2007
21st Annual Sellers-McCroan Lecture Dr. Stuart Tedders, Dr. Tony Parrillo, Ms. Kelley Chester, and Dean Charlie Hardy attended the 21st Annual Sellers-McCroan Lecture on March 30th a the Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, Georgia. This year's speaker was Dr. Leah Devliin, the North Carolina State Health Director and the past president of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO). 3/30/2007
Dr. Ledlow Publishes New Book on Healthcare Supply Chain Gerald Ledlow, director of the graduate program in health services policy and management in the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, has co-authored a new book titled "Optimize Your Healthcare Supply Chain Performance: A Strategic Approach." Published this month by Health Administration Press, the volume is co-authored by Allison P. Corry and Mark A. Cwiek. The book is a practical resource for ensuring optimal supply chain operations, and it provides tips for managing relationships with various stakeholders, including manufacturers and distributors. 3/27/2007
Dr. Gerald Ledlow and Dr. Karl Peace Honored at the March University Faculty Meeting The March general faculty meeting focused upon celebrating faculty from each college who wrote or edited scholarly monographs and made signficant contributions to research between July 2005 -June 2006. Full Story 3/26/2007
JPHCOPH Celebrates National Public Health Week by Helping Local Food Bank The theme designated for this year's National Public Health Week (April 2-8) is "Take the First Step: Preparedness and Public Health Threats." Each day of the week will address the unique needs of the nation's most vulnerable populations including mothers and young children, hourly-wage workers, schools serving K-12 grades, food banks, and individuals with chronic health conditions.
Full Story 3/22/2007
JPHCOPH Participates in Graduate Open House and Assistantship Interview Day Under the leadership of Kelley Chester, Coordinator of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, JPHCOPH faculty (Drs. Tedders, Parrillo, Fitzmorris, Ledlow and Hardy) participated in the 1st ever Graduate Open House and Assistantship Interview Day, March 9, 2007. Full Story 3/12/2007
JPHCOPH PHSA Participates in Wellness Fair Faculty and MPH students in the Public Health Student Association participated in the Ogeechee Community Wellness Fair held March 3, 2007 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. Full Story 3/3/2007
Dean's Student Advisory Committee Created The Dean's Student Advisory Committee was recently created to provide a forum for students to provide input into the management and leadership postures of the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health. Full Story 2/16/2007
JPHCOPH a Gold Sponsor for Rural Health Day 2007 Rural Health Day was held on Tuesday, February 13 in the South Wing of the Capitol. This event, hosted by the Georgia Rural Health Association, is held every year during the annual General Assembly session. Rural Health Day is an opportunity to network with rural health advocates and legislators throughout the State of Georgia for the purpose of promoting awareness with respect to rural health concerns in the state. Full Story 2/14/2007
JPHCOPH hosts JFDP Scholar Dr. Saulet Nurtayeva, from West Kazakhstan State Medical Academy, Aktobe City, Republic of Kazakhstan is a visiting scholar in the JPHCOPH during Spring 2007. Full Story 2/14/2007
EMS.com and EMS Journal Are You Ready to Respond? Using a scorecard to assess your level of emergency preparedness - This article explains a scorecard developed by Dr. Gerald Ledlow, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, and colleagues. EMSResponder.com Article 2/9/2007
Students Get Educated on STDs While sexually transmitted diseases are still a problem at Georgia Southern and other universities around the country, health officials are optimistic that people understand the risks. "We are optimistic that there is much less denial, greater recognition of the risks and an effort taken by students who are sexually active to protect themselves and their partners," said Paul Ferguson, director of health services and adjunct professor in the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health at Georgia Southern University. Newspaper Article 2/9/2007
JPHCOPH co-sponsors the Annual Southeastern Regional Student Mentoring Conference in Gerontology and Geriatrics JPHCOPH is honored to have been invited to serve as a co-sponsor for the Eighteenth Annual Southeastern Regional Student Conference in Gerontology and Geriatrics. For almost two decades, this conference has provided the only dedicated venue for students to showcase their research, promote development of presentation skills, and connect with fellow students and faculty members from across the eastern United States, all of whom hare a passion for gerontology and geriatrics. The conference theme this year is "Ethnicity,Diversity, and Health Disparity in Aging and the Aged." Thanks to Dr. Leonard Poone, Director of the Institute of Gerontology in the College of Public Health at the University of Georgia and Dr. Dick St. Pierre, Department of Health Sciences, Armstrong Atlantic State University for inviting JPHCOPH and Georgia Southern University to participate. Conference Details 1/25/2007
JPHCOPH Dean's Student Advisory Committee Recruites MPH students Members of the Dean's Student Advisory Committee visited Dr. Helen Graf's undergraduate Epidemiology class on Thursday January 25th to talk about the Master of Public Health Degree programs in the JPHCOPH. Full Story 1/25/2007
Dr. Ledlow and Dean Hardy participate in Cancer Health Disparities Colloquium Dr. Jerry Ledlow and Dean Charlie Hardy participated in a Cancer Health Disparities Colloquium held at Savannah State University on January 24, 2007. The College of Sciences & Technology at Savannah State University (SSU) and Coastal Business & Education Technology Alliance (CBETA) hosted the meeting. Dean Hardy served as the Moderator for the first panel discussion and Dr. Ledow was a panel participate. His presentation, entilted " Cancer Disparities: Actionable Data", focused upon the development of public health survey methodology to facilitate decision making at the local level. The participants agreed to develop a Health Disparities interest group to foster collaborative research and service projects. Colloquium Details 1/24/2007
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Approved by Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia On January 16, 2006, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia granted Georgia Southern University approval to offer Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degrees in Biostatistics, Community Health Behavior and Education, and Public Health Leadership. Full Story 1/16/2007
Do I Really Value My Health? An opinion piece by Stuart Tedders, Ph.D., published in the Viewpoint section of the Macon Telegraph. Full Story 1/11/2007
Researchers Foresee Major Economic Empact For the J.P. Hsu College of Public Health Over the next 15 years, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health will have a major impact on southeast Georgia's regional economy, according to the Bureau of Business Research and Economic Development (BBRED) at Georgia Southern University. Newspaper Article 12/25/2006
Native Son Helps Fight Cancer with Screenings, Research, Education Karl Peace knows first-hand the devastating effect cancer can have on a family. His mother, Elsie Mae Cloud Peace, had a double mastectomy at age 36 for breast cancer, and his father, Cecil, died of colorectal cancer at the age of 59. His wife, Jiann-Ping Hsu, died at age 56 of metastatic breast cancer. Full Story 12/15/2006
Fall 2006 Commencement Dr. Donna Richter, Dean of the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina was the commencement speaker at the Fifteenth Annual Fall Commencement at Georgia Southern University held on December 8, 2006. Full Story 12/8/2006
JPHCOPH participates in University's Wellness Week Campaign The University Wellness Council hosted its annual "Wellness Week" campaign. Dr. Anthony Parrillo and Dr. Stuart Tedders are both members of the council and participated in the event as did many of our MPH students: Ashiyana, Regmi, Jiehui, Zhu Sarah Jones, Forest Robinson. Full Story 11/17/2006
JPHCOPH participates in Graduate School Fair Thanks to Dr. Ahmed Adu-Oppong, Dr. Robert Vogel, Dr. Alison Scott, Dr. Jerry Ledlow and Ms. Lee Mitchell JPHCOPH participated in Georgia Southern University's 4th Annual Graduate School Fair, Wednesday, November 8, 2006. Many students visited our booth and expressed an interest in pursuing the M.P.H. in the JPHCOPH. Photos 11/17/2006
JPHCOPH Display at 134th Annual APHA Meeting in Boston Dr. Tedders, Dr. Parrillo and Dean Hardy hosted the JPHCOPH booth at American Public Health Association meeting, November 4-8th, Boston, Massachusetts. Full Story 11/14/2006
Dr. Karl Peace and Dean Charlie Hardy Present at 134th APHA Meeting Congratulations to Dr. Karl Peace and Dean Charlie Hardy for their poster presentation entitled "Adaptive Selection of Counties to Control versus Intervention Groups in SW Georgia Behavioral Study" at the American Public Health Association meeting in Boston, Monday, November 6th. Full Story 11/14/2006
Dean Hardy Visits Albania Dean Charlie Hardy visited Albania October 7th - October 14, a trip sponsored by the Bureau of International Information Programs (U.S. Department of State). Full Story 10/20/2006
JPHCOPH Banner Design Complete Kelley Chester, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Coordinator and the Office of Marketing and Communication at Georgia Southern University recently completed the Design of the JPHCOPH Display Banner. Full Story 10/20/2006
CDC Lead Mathematical Statistician Visits JPHCOPH Thanks to the efforts of Dr. Laura Gunn, Dr. Ramses Sadek, Lead Mathematical Statistician for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention visited JPHCOPH this week. Full Story 10/1/2006
JPHCOPH Attends Career Fair Ms. Kelley Chester and Dean Charlie Hardy attended the Career Fair sponsored by Memorial Health University Medical Center. Numerous Healthcare professionals expressed interest in our M.P.H. programs as well as the upcoming Dr.P.H. Photos 10/1/2006
GSU Holds Pandemic Drill Hundreds of Georgia Southern University students lined up outside the Williams Center Tuesday, hoping for an easy grade for participating in a health drill testing an emergency plan set up in the event a widespread outbreak of influenza. Newspaper Article 10/1/2006
JPHCOPH Attends 77th Annual GPHA Meeting Faculty, Staff and Students in the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health attended the 77th annual Georgia Public Health Association meeting in Augusta, GA September 5-8, 2006. Full Story 9/18/2006
JPHCOPH Graduate Earns Position at Local Red Cross Mary Ball was named the new director of the Bulloch County Chapter of the American Red Cross, effective Sept. 15. Newspaper Article 9/11/2006
JPHCOPH Earns Member Status in ACHE The Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health at Georgia Southern University has earned participant member status in the American College of Healthcare Executives' Higher Education Network. Full Story 9/11/2006
Dr. Kari Fitzmorris selected to Chair the Agricultural and Industrial Residuals Subcommittee Dr. Kari Fitzmorris was selected to chair the Agricultural and Industrial Residuals Subcommittee of the Water Environment Federation - WEF. Full Story 9/11/2006
Pandemic Influenza Tabletop Exercise JPHCOPH, in collaboration with the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator from the Waycross Public Health District, conducted a problem-based exercise designed to educate and promote awareness in the event of a pandemic influenza outbreak. Full Story 9/1/2006
JPHCOPH sponsors The Real World's Ruthie Alcaide on Alcohol After publicly battling her alcohol problems on MTV's The Real World, Ruthie has come out on top. Full Story 8/29/2006
JPHCOPH hosts 1st Annual Faculty/Student Eat, Meet and Greet Public health faculty, staff and students gathered together on Friday August 25, 2006 in the Russell Union for lunch and fellowship. Full Story 8/25/2006
The Fence is UP! Cone Hall Renovation Begins The Construction Management Team responsible for the renovation of Cone Hall, the new home of the JPHCOPH, has begun the site preparation. Full Story 8/25/2006
JPHCOPH attends Georgia Rural Health Association 25th Anniversary Celebration and Conference Dr. Stuart Tedders and Dean Charles Hardy enjoyed the annual meeting of the GRHA held in Augusta Georgia August 21-23, 2006. The meeting was held in conjunction with Celebrating Rural Georgia, a biennial conference. Full Story 8/25/2006
Faculty Conduct Community Assessment Workshop Dr's. Scott, Parrillo, and Tedders conducted a day-long Community Assessment workshop for the Public Health District (9-2) in Waycross, Georgia on August 15th. Full Story 8/18/2006
Dr. Charles J. Hardy elected to the Board of Directors Dr. Charles J. Hardy, Founding Dean of the JPHCOPH was recently elected to the Board of Directors for the Ogeechee Area Hospice. Full Story 8/16/2006
JPHCOPH Fall 2006 Convocation The Fall 2006 JPHCOPH Convocation was held August 9, 2006 in Hollis 1123. Full Story 8/14/2006
JPHCOPH Welcomes New Faculty and Staff JPHCOPH welcomes new faculty and staff for AY 2006-2007. Full Story 8/14/2006
Fall 2006 Graduate Student Orientation Conference Orientation for new Fall and Summer 2006 graduate students will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2006 from 2-5 p.m. at the Nessmith-Lane Continuing Education Building. The program will start promptly at 2 p.m. After the conference, there will be a reception at the same location. Please link to the College of Graduate Studies web siteto reserve your spot at the Orientation Conference. 8/9/2006
Georgia Southern Helps Evans County Move Toward Improved Health Four employers in Evans County are blazing a trail to better health for their employees and ultimately, for their county. Pressed by rising health care premiums, they looked for a way to improve their employees’ health status, and they found it with help from Georgia Rural Economic Development Center at East Georgia College and Georgia Southern University. Full Story 8/3/2006
Stuart Tedders, Ph.D. Elected Chairman of the Board Stuart Tedders, Ph.D. has been elected to serve as Chairman of the Board for the Magnolia Coastlands Area Health Education Center. 7/14/2006
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