In her new position as deputy director of government relations at the American Public Health Association, CPHHS MPH ’11 alumna Nicole Burda advocates for policy change to improve the health of all people and communities.
A College of Public Health and Human Sciences’ teacher is being hailed as a hero by the family of a 4-year-old boy whose life she saved.
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Empowering women leaders
“I strive to become an influential force in helping to make decisions that promote the advancement of women from all identities,” says CPHHS MPH Alumna Elba Moise.
Treadmill desks can help overweight or obese office workers get out of their chairs and get moving, but a 12-week study by an Oregon State University researcher found that the increase in physical activity was small and did not help workers meet public health guidelines for daily exercise.
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Getting to know: Mendy Gayler
“In life, just ask the question. The answer might be ‘no,’ but it could be ‘yes.’ Don’t miss out because you were afraid of asking,” Mendy says.
“My research focuses on interactions between adults and children and how those interactions support children’s behavior and emotion regulation as well as activity in the stress response system,” CPHHS Assistant Professor Bridget Hatfield says.