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Meet Kayla Marker, a research associate at 两性色午夜 University鈥檚 Center for Public Policy and Health (CPPH).
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两性色午夜 Today released a new episode of What's the Big Idea featuring one of the 两性色午夜 Center for Public Policy and Health's top priorities: The Northeast Ohio Tri-County Prevention Infrastructure (TCPI or Tri-C Project)
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Over the Summer, the Center hosted two students as part of the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Program. Emily Bishop and Rachel Dorsey focused their research on the perceptions and usage trends of popular substances: nicotine pouches and whippets.
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A team of graduate students at the Center worked to advance public health in Miami County, Ohio. Karan Lamba, Erica Kriausky, and Annika Norton guided by College of Public Health lecturer Rob Kollin, reflect on their experience working on the Miami County Community Health Assessment, effectively applying skills learned in the classroom to the field.
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The Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention grant has funded work toward improving the mental health of the Flashes community for the past six years. As the grant concludes at the end of September, we reflect on the legacy it has left on campus.
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Discover the range of resources and watch Abby Eng and. Lynette Phillips, co-coordinators of the biostatistical consulting group, explain how the practice of offering services not only aids the community but graduate students working at the Center as well.
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Watch this episode of 鈥淲hat's the Big Idea鈥 to learn about the Northeast Ohio Tri-County Prevention Infrastructure project. Using advanced techniques including machine learning to analyze social media posts, the Tri-C tracks substance use in real time to direct prevention efforts.
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Check out the special edition from the Center for Public Policy and Health in the latest College of Public Health newsletter! Read Dr. Kenne鈥檚 opening message on our focus for the new academic year and stay tuned for more updates this month!
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A.I.D. mental health awareness training (MHAT) was designed by the CPPH to address challenges faced by other MHAT programs. Recently, an evaluation of A.I.D. deeming the training uniquely effective.