Hirokazu Togo is a master of public health student from Tokyo, Japan. After attending the Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine in Japan, he chose to pursue an MPH at Cornell with a concentration in food systems for health.What is your area of research and why is it…
Dr. Robert Gravani, Director of the National Good Agricultural Practices Program in the Department of Food Science, recently spoke to Cornell MPH students about developing Risk and Communication strategies during foodborne outbreaks. Dr. Gravani began his lecture by providing examples of recent foodborne outbreaks and food recalls. He discussed in…
Makenzie Peterson, the Wellness Program Director at Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine, spoke to the Special Topics class on “Addressing Mental Health in Public Health”. Makenzie possess an impressive number of certificates and trainings (Reproductive Loss and Abortion Doula Training, Sexual Misconduct Hearing Board Training, and Opioid Overdose Prevention Educator,…
Makenzie Peterson, the Wellness Program Director for the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University. Kenai, Alaska is where Makenzie was born and raised. She received her Master of Science in Health Promotion and Education with an emphasis in International health. Makenzie presented on Addressing Mental Health in…
February 6, 2019. Human health should be considered through a mind and body (psychosomatic), holistic approach with an effort to prevent illnesses while providing equitable, accessible and quality care for those already touched by a disease. Yet, mental health is often limited or unavailable to some populations. MaKenzie Peterson, Wellness…
Toni Thibeaux, MPH Program Coordinator, started a billboard campaign this month in her hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana acknowledging the achievements of African American men with roots similar to hers. To read the full story please visit: https://www.ktbs.com/news/billboard-campaign-featuring-black-males-begins-today/article_6ef97402-12ce-11e9-81ae-03b2ef730906.html
Cornell MPH Student, Mariacamila Garcia Estrella recently visited Honduras with FARVets to help out in a sterilization clinic for dogs and cats and provided educational outreach in schools to teach about responsible pet ownership, illegal pet trade and rabies prevention. While in Honduras she was interviewed with the director of…
For the full article please visit: https://www.vet.cornell.edu/news/20181218/cornell-mph-student-helps-local-community-members-living-hiv
For the full article please visit: https://www.vet.cornell.edu/news/20181217/master-public-health-student-works-local-non-profit-boost-equity-human-health-system
Dr. Luvelle Brown is an educational leader with a strong commitment to social justice. As the superintendent of the Ithaca City School District, he has made substantial improvements in the graduation rates, attendance, and academic performance of students through his mission to “Engage, Educate, and Empower.” Dr. Brown presented his leadership strategies and…