public health – News

New research finds paid family leave helps newborn health

lindsay.tice — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0000

A researcher at the �Ӱɴ�ý and five other researchers from the United States and Canada have found that newborns in New York state suffered fewer respiratory illnesses when their parents had access to the state’s eight-week paid family leave.

New community engagement project from Muskie

beth.liotard — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 18:10:07 +0000

In July 2023, the Muskie School of Public Service launched a new community engagement-focused project to help identify resilience-related workforce skills needed for future-ready … Read More

USM researcher to look at Medicaid-funded doulas to help with maternal health disparities

lindsay.tice — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 17:14:27 +0000

Dr. Katherine Ahrens, Assistant Research Professor of Public Health in the Muskie School of Public Service, will serve as co-investigator on the major, $11 million research project.

The USM Public Health program announces Accelerated MPH.

beth.liotard — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 15:46:09 +0000

The USM public health program is excited to announce the official launch of its accelerated Master of Public Health (MPH) degree option. Now students … Read More

Dr. Tupper’s curriculum provides interprofessional learning experiences

beth.liotard — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 20:20:37 +0000

Preparing leaders to inform policy and practice through public service is central to the mission of the Muskie School. The academic programs offer Service-Learning … Read More

Student Spotlight – Brianna Holston

beth.liotard — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 20:21:57 +0000

How long have you been at USM? I am in my third year at USM and should be graduating in 2024. What made you … Read More

New Research Finds Low Rates of Infectious Disease Screening Among Medicaid Enrollees with Opioid Use Disorder

lindsay.tice — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 18:28:20 +0000

Researchers found that approximately three-quarters of enrollees were not screened, and screening rates were lower if enrollees were male, living in rural areas, or being treated with methadone or naltrexone rather than buprenorphine.