🌧️ With hurricane season upon us, ColumbiaPublicHealth's Dr. Cecilia Sorensen shares important flood safety tips everyone should know. For instance, if there’s a flood warning or heavy rainfall in your area, avoid using your car as it can get swept away. columbiamed.link/4db7z08

"Public health is a discovery degree—it never goes as planned and the job calls you." Christian Gloria’s journey from the Philippines to Columbia Mailman highlights the power of service and dedication to community health. Columbia Sociomedical Sciences ow.ly/N7nn50T23cK

👏 Congrats to Azuna Sawada from Columbia Epidemiology on being selected as a 2024 Quad Fellow! 🌟 Azuna's work in psychiatric #epidemiology aims to address mental health disparities & build a more resilient society. Quad Fellowship #STEM #PublicHealth ow.ly/kfvl50T30bk

Congratulations 👏 to Columbia Mailman's Dr. Gary Miller (Gary W Miller) who has been awarded a SPARK NS grant for his groundbreaking work on preventing dopamine-induced neurotoxicity in #ParkinsonsDisease. ow.ly/XxnU50T3auz

Columbia University Announces New $400 Million Gift from Roy and Diana Vagelos. Learn more: columbiamed.link/4ecuoRt

Our in-person for our Mailman Alumni Leadership Summit is sold out but our livestream is still available 🎉 ColumbiaPublicHealth eventbrite.com/e/2024-columbi…

Happening next Tuesday 👇

🚨 #Mpox cases are surging across Africa, and World Health Organization (WHO) is on high alert! Columbia Epidemiology's Dr. Stephen Morse urges swift action: "Contain the 2024 outbreaks before they go global. Vaccination is key!" BBC News (UK) Interview ➡️ ow.ly/HJJK50T58xp

🌍 27 countries, 10,500 people, 1 powerful message: Scientists overwhelmingly agree—humans are behind #ClimateChange. A new study published in Nature Human Behaviour shows that spreading this fact can shift beliefs—but action still lags. Kai Ruggeri ow.ly/KM1E50T6obz

Imagine if we could track air pollution like we track traffic! A network of monitors at all 64,311 elementary schools across the U.S. could give us real-time, accessible data on #AirQuality. ow.ly/xhIv50T7F1o

New Columbia Epidemiology study in JAMA Network Open: Florida's red flag law shows promise in cutting firearm homicides, but reducing gun deaths through legislation remains a complex challenge. Kara Rudolph #PublicHealth #GunSafety ow.ly/s8lo50T8XfK

A Columbia Mailman study published in JAHA reveals key heart failure risk factors in American Indian communities, including age, smoking, and diabetes. A new prediction model aims to improve early detection and prevention. Irene Martinez-Morata #HeartHealth ow.ly/Xxhb50T9Ubf

📣 Future public health pros, your career match awaits! Columbia Mailman's Heather Krasna and team have launched the Public Health Career Explorer—a quick, easy tool to find your ideal role and discover job openings. #PublicHealthCareers ow.ly/rnX050Ta0bh

Exciting news! Thoai D. Ngo (Thoại Ngô, PhD (he/him/anh)), a globally recognized expert in #PublicHealth & sustainable development, is stepping into the role of chair for the Heilbrunn Department of Population and Family Health starting Oct 8. Welcome to Columbia Mailman! ow.ly/qWAK50TaWGt

West Nile virus was first identified in the US in 1999 by Dr. Ian Lipkin, with birds as the main reservoir. Climate change may push mosquitoes carrying dengue further north, raising concerns about future outbreaks. Stay informed. Center for Infection & Immunity ow.ly/1F3z50TenbJ

According to a new study at ColumbiaPublicHealth, a cardiovascular health construct based on American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8, but enhanced with a ninth psychological health metric, strongly predicts all-cause and cardiovascular mortality. columbiamed.link/473OdIh

Congratulations to Columbia Epidemiology prof. Salim Abdool Karim (Salim & Quarraisha Abdool Karim) on winning the Royal Society’s Michael Faraday Prize! A true leader in #HIV research and #PublicHealth advocacy. 🌍 The Royal Society CAPRISA ow.ly/2Rzw50TeJSu

The fall semester is here, and we’re thrilled to welcome nearly 800 new master’s & doctoral students to Columbia Public Health! ✨ These passionate, diverse leaders will tackle critical challenges like climate change, pandemics, and social justice. ow.ly/ElWg50TeeeP

Exciting additions to Columbia Mailman! Seven #PublicHealth scholars have joined our faculty, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative research in autism, mental health, and environmental health. Welcome aboard! Columbia Epidemiology Columbia Sociomedical Sciences ow.ly/54xZ50TemIC

Congratulations 👏