Analyzing Low PrEP Usage in Young African Americans
DPHS’ Suur Ayangeakaa and colleagues look at at sociocultural and structural factors that serve as barriers to PrEP usage in African American communities.
Racial Disparities in Lung Cancer Screening Among Veterans
Research featuring DPHS’ Leah Zullig looks at if racial disparities exist within North Carolina’s VA system preventing veterans from recieving proper lung cancer screenings.
Addressing Accidental Overdose Deaths in Missouri Prisons
Lauren Brinkley-Rubinstein discusses why treating addiction properly can help reduce overdose deaths for prisoners in Missouri and across the country.
Veterans with CVD from historically redlined neighborhoods have elevated risk for events
Colleen Burke and Hayden Bosworth discuss the impact of new research showing veterans in redlined neighborhoods are at a higher risk of CV-related events and deaths.
Solitary Confinement Under The Guise Of Public Health: Lessons Learned From COVID-19 And HIV
New insights from Michael Behne and Lauren Brinkley-Rubinstein, PhD, show the dangers of prisons using solitary confinement to address health crises.
Weinfurt Named Interim Chair of Population Health Sciences
BRIDGE Scholars Update: Latesha K. Harris
DPHS is always excited to see our former students and BRIDGE Scholars continue to find success in their academic and professional pursuits.
BRIDGE Scholar Updates: J'Mauri Jackson
DPHS is always excited to see our former students and BRIDGE Scholars continue to find success in their academic and professional pursuits.
Impact of state legislation and institutional protocols on opioid prescribing practices following pediatric tonsillectomy
Sudha R. Raman looks at opioid prescribing practices following North Carolina state opioid legislation and targeted institutional changes impact pediatric tonsillectomy recovery.
Tomi Akinyemiju Receives 2023 Winn Inclusive Excellence Award
Tomi Akinyemiju, PhD, received the 2023 Winn Faculty Award for her commitments to improving EDI policy and resources, reducing disparities within cancer research, and mentorship.