College of Public Health
![Jaime Shuster poses in the Brain Plaza on the Kent Campus Jaime Shuster poses in the Brain Plaza on the Kent Campus](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/20240826_BC_KSU_Works_Jaime_011_0.jpg?VersionId=rOGac4ZI36RKYrw10Z1q4WmC_qOhUHTt&itok=F5dKFlQY)
Building Bridges in Healthcare
![Tyler Stimpert, left, and Jehlani White, right, graduated with their master's degrees from the College of Public Health. Tyler Stimpert, left, and Jehlani White, right, graduated with their master's degrees from the College of Public Health.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/20241214_BC_fall%202024%20commencement_869%20%281%29.jpg?VersionId=GILX2Oe8OMGTIIXFvGxMWfELopLwZZj7&itok=fPwMSYzg)
From Classroom to Community: Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Graduates Drive Change Through LGBTQ+ Research
Two Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University graduates who recently earned their Master of Public Health degrees spent the past two years as researchers on the first-of-its-kind Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment.
![Victoria Bylsma](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Victoria%20Bylsma%20header.jpg?VersionId=4CSM2pZajHRJhv8X6Me2lgjgNI5.uuaj&itok=uOLPIAg6)
From Public Health Graduate to Air Force Epidemiologist
Victoria Bylsma said it only took about two hours after a mentor suggested she look into a graduate degree in public health for her to know what she wanted to do with her career. Today, the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Master of Public Health graduate helps to protect service members’ health and readiness as an injury epidemiologist at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Dayton.
![Members of the Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ research team and guest presenters pose for a group picture at the Oct. 19 community event. (Photo credit: Bridget Caswell) Members of the Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ research team and guest presenters pose for a group picture at the Oct. 19 community event. (Photo credit: Bridget Caswell)](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Photo%20from%20Greater%20Cleveland%20LGBTQ%2B%20Needs%20Assessment%20community%20event%20-%20WEB.jpg?VersionId=ANj7JmX35UIHf_ORCt7ygnEVz7yS98.Y&itok=drQ-dzMg)
Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment Identifies Critical Insights for Local Empowerment
The Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment findings are in. Led by Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s College of Public Health, in collaboration with 120 local organizations and nonprofits, this groundbreaking initiative marks a significant stride toward understanding and addressing the unmet needs of LGBTQ+ individuals across Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Lorain counties.
Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s ‘Mobile Flashes’ Program Brings Student Support to Area Seniors
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s College of Public Health has launched a three-year initiative, funded by Medical Mutual, to enhance senior health and wellness in Greater Cleveland. The project includes a comprehensive community needs assessment involving over 20 senior centers, continuing education for senior center staff, and bi-weekly visits from Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s "Mobile Flashes" student teams.
![Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ President Todd Diacon, right, and Joe Diorio, Portage County Health Commissioner, unveil the Mobile Flashes Wellness Unit on April 4, 2024. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ President Todd Diacon, right, and Joe Diorio, Portage County Health Commissioner, unveil the Mobile Flashes Wellness Unit on April 4, 2024.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/todd%20and%20joe.jpg?VersionId=3ouM9PbMfsbvn3aIBYUyK5ThJx1pqcRi&itok=YOMUvYpZ)
Mobile Flashes Wellness Unit Makes Its Debut
The brightly colored blue and gold Mobile Flashes Wellness Unit from Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s College of Public Health will be hitting the streets to help bring public health services to the people of northeast Ohio.
![Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ is expanding the opportunity for students to obtain addictions counseling certification. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ is expanding the opportunity for students to obtain addictions counseling certification.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/addictions%20counseling%20adobe%20image.jpg?VersionId=DXyX8dm4HquA8ZlP8oO6sMzXNCC7xwTu&itok=AR63omek)
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Fills Need for Addiction Counselors in Ohio
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s College of Public Health has taken steps to put more addiction counselors to work in Ohio.
![Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Mobile Flashes Program Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Mobile Flashes Program](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/428634501_823287569606078_4338356158848899684_n.jpg?VersionId=BggBuKnYiVXj_ywmCsTOx6i48g1__uaH&itok=CSqP_-k6)
IN A FLASH: Mobile Flashes Roll Out!
A mobile unit from Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s College of Public Health is providing education, screening and wellness services to the community.
![Alan Talarczyk, a graduate student in Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s College of Public Health, got his educational start at the Twinsburg Academic Center. Alan Talarczyk, a graduate student in Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s College of Public Health, got his educational start at the Twinsburg Academic Center.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Alan%20T.%20graduates%20main.jpeg?VersionId=H6d09jzZzIumQTyuESaq0vZRjyjcUy_a&itok=VJBZiDjE)
Learning How to Learn: From Regional Undergrad to Master’s Degree Candidate
A first-generation student who began his education journey at the Twinsburg Academic Center now has his sites set on medical school.
![Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ alumna Alexus Kellow, '21, stationed with the U.S. Army in South Korea, began her master's program in the College of Public Health online. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ alumna Alexus Kellow, '21, stationed with the U.S. Army in South Korea, began her master's program in the College of Public Health online.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Alexus%20Kellow%20main%20image.jpeg?VersionId=vdGj9_vPVl4iWzQQtIPZrhpxYp6EIJQm&h=2e271597&itok=-JZryokJ)
Military Members Embracing Online Advanced Public Health Degrees
Active military members are embracing online master’s degree programs in Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s College of Public Health for the flexibility and ease with which they can earn an advanced degree.