UM-Flint Department of Public Health & Health Sciences

12/16/2025

On December 11, 2025, we proudly gathered to celebrate the achievements, dedication, and hard work of our students at the Fall 2025 Honors and Awards Ceremony. It was an inspiring evening recognizing outstanding academic excellence, leadership and service.

Congratulations to all of our awards recipients and Fall 2025 graduates! Well done, and best wishes as you take the next steps in your journey!

11/20/2025

Giving back this season! Our PHHS faculty, staff, and students packed Thanksgiving boxes at Crossover Outreach to help support families in need. Proud to serve our community! 💛💙

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! 🎃👻

10/27/2025

Ready for the Michigan Premier Public Health Conference 2025

Public Health Saves Lives!!

10/27/2025

10/09/2025

Congratulations Dr. Parker!

Congratulations! Shan Parker, professor of public health and health sciences and director of academic programs, received the 2025 Professional Honor Award from the Great Lakes Chapter of the Society for Public Health Education. This award recognizes significant contributions to health education and the advancement of the profession.
https://blogs.umflint.edu/chs/awards/

09/05/2025

Welcome Back, Wolverines!
The Department of Public Health & Health Sciences is excited to kick off the Fall 2025 semester with fresh energy, new opportunities, and a commitment to student success!

We are especially thrilled to welcome Dr. Curtis Fennell as the new Program Director of the Exercise Science program! With a strong background in Exercise Physiology, Dr. Fennell brings a wealth of knowledge and passion that will help our students thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Here's to a semester filled with growth, collaboration, and achievement. Welcome back, and join us in giving Dr. Fennell a warm UM-Flint welcome!

09/05/2025

You are invited to join us for an engaging panel discussion where faculty from Public Health and Political Science will explore the dynamics of how political processes shape public institutions.

Please register to attend and submit your questions using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe55_iXpCCkIp7sIuxcFEEEVqRKa186mi7HJPaLew5QZv70ow/viewform

06/02/2025

This June, we come together to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Month, honoring the strength, resilience, and unwavering spirit of every cancer survivor. Your journeys inspire us all, reminding us of the power of hope and the importance of community. Let's continue to raise awareness, support groundbreaking research, and advocate for accessible care for all. Together, we can create a brighter future for those affected by cancer. 💖🎗️

05/29/2025

Dear PHHS community,

Please enjoy the latest edition of our PHHS newsletter! 🌟

Spotlights Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ADI3m35ESAiJ0OKoqOraoXeK3i8q0dTf?usp=drive_link

05/16/2025

A special shoutout to our amazing students Brent Gasser & Laura Spitzfaden who presented at the 2025 Student Research Conference today at the Riverfront Conference Center. We are so proud of your hard work and your awesome presentations! 🎉

Brent presented with Dr. Rie Suzuki: "Examining the Potential of Artificial Intelligence Usage to Combat Loneliness in Elderly Adults Living Alone in the Greater Flint Area"

Laura presented with Dr. Michelle Sahli: "Investigating the Perceived Effectiveness, Usefulness, Usability, and Equity of an Epidemiology Calculator Developed for Use in the Epidemiology Classroom"

05/16/2025

Measles 2025: The State of the Outbreak

Free Public Webinar | May 27, 2025 | 4 to 5:30 pm ET

The U.S. is experiencing its highest rate of measles infections in decades. As of May 12, over 1,000 cases have been reported across 31 states, and three people have died as a result of complications from the virus. Amid this widespread and dangerous outbreak, health care providers, public health practitioners, and members of the public need to know how to protect their patients, communities and loved ones.

This free public webinar will cover:

How measles spreads and how it can be contained
Symptoms of measles and how it is diagnosed and treated
How to share accurate information about the virus
The challenge of vaccine hesitancy and declining immunization rates

Speakers:

Carlos del Rio (Moderator), Emory University
Tammy Camp, Pediatrician, Lubbock, Texas
Heidi Larson, The Vaccine Confidence Project
Bonnie Maldonado, Stanford Medicine Children's Health
Tiffany Torres, City of Lubbock, Texas

The webinar is cohosted by the National Academy of Medicine, the American Public Health Association, the Association of Public Health Laboratories, the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, Big Cities, the National Association of County and City Health Officials, the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists, the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the Trust for America's Health.

Register Today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/measles-2025-the-state-of-the-outbreak-tickets-1363449737869