Austin Campus offers graduate degrees in public health. Faculty conduct research in child/adolescent health, chronic disease prevention & public health policy.
Yesterday was #worlddayofphysicalactivity!
Dr. Bill Kohl's textbook, Foundations of Physical Activity and Public Health Third Edition, empowers students to advance the use of physical activity in public health initiatives. Former Center postdoc Dr. Deb Salvo is a co-author.
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TODAY: In recognition of National Nutrition Month and this year's theme, Food Connects Us, we'll discuss how to tailor nutrition interventions to cultural, socioeconomic, and personal preferences. bit.ly/4c7epnS#nationalnutritionmonth#thearlierthebetter
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Be sure to mark your calendars for our Center webinars!
1️⃣ Tuesday: Personalized Food and Nutrition Strategies for Patient Care: bit.ly/4j10Vw9
2️⃣ Thursday: The Status of Child Health in Texas: Results from the Texas SPAN 2021-2023 Survey: bit.ly/4iC4Nns
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We are pleased to announce that the School of Public Health reached a milestone of 10,000 alums! This milestone reflects our dedication to supporting students and graduates as they embark on vital careers that enhance the health of their communities and beyond.
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In 2022, approximately 25% of the nation’s congenital syphilis (CS) cases came from Texas. CS is a severe & often life threatening disease seen in infants whose mothers were infected with syphilis during pregnancy and not fully treated. Read: bit.ly/3xgL9dG. #txlege
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Alumna Shelby Flores-Thorpe, PhD is the 2025 President for @txsophe. Congratulations, Shelby, on this opportunity to advance public health education in Texas. 🎉 🎉 🎉
See TSOPHE's latest and sign up for a membership: txsophe.org. #publichealth#tsophe
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Dr. Courtney Byrd-Williams & others measured attitudes, beliefs, and intentions about implementing outdoor learning experiences among early #childhood professionals before & after attending Growing Up WILD training. See their findings: bit.ly/3OXy3Yq#TheEarlierTheBetter
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Cognitive-behavioral interventions combined w/ #physicalactivity or exercise intervention are becoming more common in pediatric populations. Dr. Chris Pfledderer & others assess the interventions' efficacy in pediatric chronic disease. Read: bit.ly/411AosH#PublicHealth
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Don't miss our upcoming webinar on needs and opportunities for #physicalactivity promotion in Travis County!
Learn about the barriers that prevent underserved community groups from engaging in physical activity and more: bit.ly/3OKxVM1#publichealth#travco#austin
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Last month, UTHealth Houston School of Public Health unveiled the new building in Austin. Faculty, staff, students, and visitors join to celebrate this momentous occasion.
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