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When Fate Calls

“Life is what happens to you when you’re busy making other plans.” – John Lennon, Beautiful Boy, 1980

Pitt alumna, Janet Stout, PhD, (IDM ’81, ’92) loves telling the story about how a simple telephone slip-up serendipitously brought her to the School of Public Health and a full-circle moment years later. 

Pitt Public Health epidemiologist collaborates with schools and advocacy group to support comprehensive sexuality education

“I focus on the social environment: decision-makers, policies and how they influence our lives,” said Dr. Ashley Hill

Code orange air quality alert issued for Monday

Dean Maureen Lichtveld said that while people with health conditions are most at risk during difficult air conditions, smoke-polluted air is not good for anyone.

Millions of people enter later life carrying an extra 10 to 15 pounds. Should they lose the weight?

Since older adults have less muscle to begin with, “if they want to lose weight, they need to be willing at the same time to increase physical activity,” said Dr. Anne Newman

FDA approves first daily over-the-counter birth control pill, Opill – a pharmacist and public health expert explain this new era in contraception

On July 13, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a drugmaker’s application for the first daily over-the-counter birth control pill for people seeking to prevent pregnancy.

Interviews with outstanding authors

Dr. Ha believes it is crucial to remain informed about the latest developments in one’s field of study.

What you can do with a health science degree

Taylor Simone Mathis, who will begin earning a master of public health degree in epidemiology, says she chose a health science career path after much thought.

U.S. animal industries pose disease risks to people, report says

The risk of disease transmission is not really confined to a particular geography or cultural practice,” said Suresh Kuchipudi.

Air quality concerns delay Pittsburgh Pirates game

"But the longer it goes on, obviously, the more impact that it can have because there's a cumulative effect," said Dr. Sally Wenzel. 

Pitt honors longtime staff employees at ceremony

30 Pitt Public Health staff with long tenures at the University were honored during the Chancellor's Annual Staff Recognition Ceremony.

Sorry, kids: Poor air quality in Western Pennsylvania pauses many summer outdoor activities

Kids with respiratory illnesses, such as asthma and cystic fibrosis, are of concern, agreed Dr. Sally Wenzel. 

Project Silk offers a safe space for young LGBTQ+ people of color

Project Silk started in 2012 as a focus group by the Pitt Public Health as a way for the community to talk about HIV, particularly in young, queer people of color. 

Meet Suresh Kuchipudi

New IDM Chair Arrives July 1

In the waning days of 2019, a novel pathogen called SARS-CoV-2 most likely crossed species from animals to humans and delivered a 21st century reminder—needed or not—that the war between man and microbes is not over.

Draconian laws deter pregnant women from treating drug abuse

Marian P. Jarlenski, says that this care can fall through the cracks because many obstetricians are less inclined to treat addiction than they are a pregnancy.

How youth can battle extreme heat in their communities

EHN spoke with heat equity experts about how young people can work toward protecting the most vulnerable from extreme heat and advancing climate justice.