![Behavioral and Community Health Sciences student Alyce Palko received the Harold W. Wheeler Jr. Memorial Humanitarian Award](/sites/default/files/styles/lan/public/news-img/1f82fffb-f9ce-4b84-af6b-41718116014c-alyce.jpg?itok=9P7Ihe1w)
Somerset County Chamber recognizes community movers and shakers
Behavioral and Community Health Sciences student Alyce Palko received the Harold W. Wheeler Jr. Memorial Humanitarian Award.
![Dr. Patricia Documet](/sites/default/files/styles/lan/public/news-img/Documet-Patricia.jpg?itok=6o3D7MND)
United Way looking to help Latinos in Lawrence County
Dr. Patricia Documet said the biggest needs revolve around the language barrier, with translation services and bilingual speakers needed.
![Research increasingly shows that the dangers of alcohol have been downplayed and its benefits exaggerated](/sites/default/files/styles/lan/public/news-img/online-alcohol-abuse-treatment.png?itok=x-zvxChm)
Alcohol use is widely accepted in the US, but even moderate consumption is associated with many harmful effects
This month, millions of Americans are taking part in “Dry January” in an effort to forgo alcohol for a month and cleanse themselves of the excesses of the holiday season.
![alcohol study](/sites/default/files/styles/lan/public/news-img/woman-alcohol-drink-mc-220712-eb984d.jpg?itok=mPDNfHdx)
Very few Americans know drinking alcohol increases cancer risk, study finds
More than 10% of survey respondents said they believe that drinking wine actually reduces cancer risk.
![Taylor Boyer](/sites/default/files/styles/lan/public/news-img/Boyer%2CTaylor2.jpg?itok=CLNhoCMs)
Transgender and gender diverse youth often avoid medical care after negative experience with health care providers
BCHS graduate Taylor Boyer's recent study focuses on transgender and gender diverse youth.
![Dr. Steven Albert](/sites/default/files/styles/lan/public/news-img/StephenAlbertHHL-400x393.jpg?itok=iF5oy7H3)
Pitt’s Healthy Home Lab receives funding to make homes safer for older adults
UPMC-Pitt is one of seven institutions to receive a portion of a $5.7 million research grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD.
![Grant awardees](/sites/default/files/styles/lan/public/news-img/Grant%20Awardees.png?itok=ngrQwxyw)
Grants of note
It’s a Grant Quintet for Public Health