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What is the Role of Epidemiology in Public Health?

Խ��ֱ�� — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:35:03 +0000

Before George R. R. Martin imagined a single character, well before HBO turned Game of Thrones into an international cultural phenomenon, there was another John Snow (15 March 1813 – 16 June 1858), the so-called father of epidemiology. Dr. Snow’s …

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Where Oral Health Meets Public Health: UB’s Meg Zayan Receives Connecticut’s Top Public Health Honor

Abby Levandoski — Thu, 28 May 2026 13:24:05 +0000

Alfred Civilion Fones founded the dental hygiene profession in Bridgeport in the early 1900s, motivated by something he observed in the city’s schoolchildren. He saw a high incidence of dental caries (commonly known as cavities today) in children attending Bridgeport …

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Is a Master’s in Public Health a Good Degree for Career Changers?

Խ��ֱ�� — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:47:01 +0000

The public’s interest in public health careers is soaring. Case in point: There has been a 20% increase nationwide in Master of Public Health (MPH) applicants since COVID-19. So, if you’ve been thinking about pivoting professionally, you might be wondering: …

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From UB Student to Best-Selling Author: Dr. Nadine Spring Empowers Future Clinical Researchers

Abby Levandoski — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:46:15 +0000

When Dr. Spring first stepped onto Խ��ֱ��’s campus as a Biology major in 2002, she never imagined her career would lead her to become a leader in public health, a mentor to future changemakers, and now a best-selling …

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Is an MPH a Doctor?

Խ��ֱ�� — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:56:39 +0000

Many have wondered, is an MPH a doctor? While the short answer is no, a Master of Public Health is a highly respected advanced professional credential that can lead almost anywhere in the medical field, including several types of doctors, …

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Is Pursuing an Online MPH Worth It?

Խ��ֱ�� — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 19:08:53 +0000

If you’re in the healthcare industry and are torn between going back to school or continuing in your current position, you’ve probably asked yourself, “Is an online MPH worth it?” If you’ve wondered this more than once, it might be …

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Is an Online MPH Right for You?

Խ��ֱ�� — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:59:12 +0000

Globally, we face more challenges than ever before. Pandemics, climate change, mental health crises, and rising inequality. In the midst of it all, one truth is clear. We need the expertise of Public Health professionals to protect and uplift our …

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How to Get Your Master’s in Public Health

Խ��ֱ�� — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:02:14 +0000

Earning a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) is a powerful step toward making a lasting impact on communities and health systems around the world. Whether you’re passionate about disease prevention, health policy, or global health equity, an MPH degree can …

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6 Careers You Didn’t Know You Could Have With an MPH Degree

Խ��ֱ�� — Mon, 12 May 2025 16:13:29 +0000

If you’re passionate about helping others, improving health outcomes, and making a difference in your community–or even worldwide–a Master’s of Public Health (MPH) degree might be your path to success. While many people associate the MPH with jobs in epidemiology …

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How a Master’s in Public Health Can Help You Make a Global Impact

Խ��ֱ�� — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:05:33 +0000

Public health plays a vital role in shaping the well-being of individuals and entire populations. Throughout history, public health initiatives have saved millions of lives—from eradicating smallpox through vaccination efforts to using sanitation systems that curbed the spread of deadly …

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