School of Public Health at the University of Maryland
@publichealthumd
As a top-ranked School of Public Health at one of the nation’s leading research universities, we're at the forefront of research and education to improve health and well-being for all.
Congrats to our Department of Health Policy and Management -- its Master's in Health Administration program ranked #2 in the state and best for "budget-conscious professionals desiring flagship credentials" by Healthcare Management Learn about this outstanding online program here: bit.ly/4x9LmJK
10 MINUTES CHANGES EVERYTHING The Nature Dose! Public health in action by 3 remarkable people working on health and environment: a forest ecologist, a health behaviorist and UMD's Dr. Jennifer Roberts, a community-led public health researcher. WATCH new doc by The Redford Center: brnw.ch/21x4LcL
@gohealio.bsky.social article on recent UMD study showing new evidence related to medication #abortion Clinicians should “be aware that neither medication nor procedural abortions cause an increase in psychotropic medication use,” author Dr. Julia Steinberg told Healio. bit.ly/4wMAYrw
On smartphones, connection and loneliness -- SPH prof Dr. Maria Franco talks to @abc7ny.bsky.social and shares some surprising misconceptions and an excellent tip on how to reconnect with friends! Find out more here brnw.ch/21x4FRx
“My hope is that the surgeon general that ultimately is nominated and confirmed by the Senate understands what public health is about and is able to take on those bipartisan challenges.” -- UMD SPH Dean and former US Acting Surgeon General Boris Lushniak www.thenationshealth.org/content/56/6...
Excited to announce SPH's new associate dean for research, Dr. Amelia Arria 🎉🎉🎉 Read more here about Arria's expertise and the many ways she already supports UMD's School of Public Health! brnw.ch/21x4Eao #publichealthresearch
As more women globally turn to medication to have #abortions, a UMD-led study out today in JAMA Psychiatry found no evidence that a first abortion caused an increase in #mentalhealth medication use, regardless of the method used. Find out more here sph.umd.edu/news/data-an... @jama.com
Study: Reddit posts reveal “silent” symptoms of #menopause "The study shows how much can be missed by the medical system and how important social forums can be to identifying the needs of people experiencing poorly understood conditions.” says SPH's Dr. Hswen More here: sph.umd.edu/news/reddit-...
UMD launches online Master of Professional Studies in Geospatial Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare to help prepare students for increasingly in-demand roles. The program kicks off Spring 2027 semester. Now accepting applications! Find out more here brnw.ch/21x3Z1Z
We are in awe of the amazing work our graduates do while here at UMD and can’t wait to see the good they will continue to do out in the world! Read here about Saili Khorjekar a remarkable advocate for health equity and holistic public health sph.umd.edu/news/spotlig...
Our researchers continue to seek solutions for some of today's most crucial public health issues. Find out the latest here! sph.umd.edu/news/latest-... #publichealth #research #solutions
We are so proud of our 2026 #grads! Read about Mitchell Lloyd here — lacrosse star and Kinesiology major: “I kind of fell in love with learning about the human body" sph.umd.edu/news/spotlig...
🏆 Join us to congratulate SPH's Dr. Noah Triplett on his NIH career development award from The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) The grant builds directly on Triplett's work in rural Maryland recently featured in this Maryland Today story: brnw.ch/21x2sGA
Worried about the spread of #hantavirus? SPH expert on airborne viruses, Dr. @donmilton.bsky.social, shares his thoughts on the recent hantavirus outbreak on @abc7.bsky.social Listen to what Milton has to say here:
An innovative UMD public health class brings the experience of an internship to the classroom, offering skill-building to many more students and sometimes even a job! Find out more here sph.umd.edu/news/class-c...
Maryland Day was a wonderful reminder of how #publichealth shows up everywhere in our lives — from robotics to gymnastics to fitness to caring for environment — all with family fun and learning in mind! Thanks to all who came out and made the day so magical 🐢 🌸 More photos here: brnw.ch/21x22TW
Public Health Beyond Borders (PHBB) approach is rooted in one the oldest human learning methods – mentoring. Read here how UMD SPH undergrads, grads, faculty and staff continue to deepen relationships in Varanasi and get creative with public health approaches in the local community! brnw.ch/21x1LQV
"If we want Black adults to effectively use digital health tools, these tools must take into account age, education, income, geographic realities and key health conditions at the very least.” Find out more about Dr. Devlon N. Jackson’s important work on digital health! sph.umd.edu/news/nuanced...
**8th Annual Social Justice Alliance Symposium** 2026 SJA symposium theme is Freedom Dreams and Radical Joy: Youth Voices in the Pursuit of a Just Society Friday April 10th 11AM — 1PM UMD Riggs Alumni Center Register here: umdsurvey.umd.edu/jfe/form/SV_...
READY, SET, ACTION! See how University of Maryland does public health in action! American Public Health Association #publichealth #nationalpublichealthweek #APHA
5 ways to celebrate PUBLIC HEALTH this week! Find out more here: brnw.ch/21x1mjf
Behind the daredevil flips, it’s a family affair — UMD #Gymkana turns 80! 🤸🤸♂️🤸♀️ For SPH student Joey Murray – and so many others – there is something special about the family-like bonds formed in UMD’s Gymkana troupe. Read more here! brnw.ch/21x1eZz
SPH Alum’s New Pickleball Apparel Brand Scores Points for Brain Health — with every purchase, company gives back to charity partners, offers tips to prevent cognitive decline Read about it here! brnw.ch/21x0rXF #pickleball #dementia #moorlow
SPH's Dr. Hassanatu Blake and colleagues at Black Global Health Thought Leadership Voices (BGTV) write oped in the Washington Informer on the dangerous exclusion of Black people from health tech development and use. Find out more here: bit.ly/4rdwmqL #HealthEquity
🚰 Testing the (drinking) waters in Maryland — UMD research team works with homeowners to provide clarity about contaminants in tap water Study tests public drinking water + private wells across MD with a combo of citizen science, field-based research + lab analysis. sph.umd.edu/news/testing...
UMD team finds E. coli, MRSA contaminating Potomac River after one America's largest sewage spills. Researchers continue to test water and call for investment to address strains on aging sewer infrastructure Find out more here: brnw.ch/21wZHl0 #MRSA #PotomacRiver #sewage #waterquality
STUDY: Risk of maternal death during pregnancy greatly exceeds risk of death from abortion Commonly cited data on the mortality risk of pregnancy when compared to abortion in the U.S. is a vast undercount, says UMD study in JAMA Network Open. Find out more here: sph.umd.edu/news/study-r...
Study: How can we stop the spread of flu? 😷 “Our data suggests coughing is a major factor as well as air movement and ventilation." Researcher @donmilton.bsky.social says masking is still the best defense when up close with others in enclosed spaces this #fluseason Read more here brnw.ch/21wYVz2