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UNC Charlotte Appoints New Dean of College of Health and Human Services
The UNC Charlotte community is pleased to welcome Catrine Tudor-Locke as dean of the College of Health and Human Services beginning August 2019. Tudor-Locke joins the University from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she is associate dean for research and administration in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences. Prior to her current […]
Over 1,000 HSMT Majors
We have 1,009 declared HSMT majors, and are also projected to have 88 HSMT graduates this semester!
WCCB: Public Health Professor Speaks on Repealing the Affordable Care Act
If the Affordable Care Act were repealed, it could have grave consequences for some. Insurance companies could deny coverage based on pre-existing conditions, re-implement lifetime limits, and various other policies. WCCB speaks to Dr. Michael Thompson to elaborate on the possible effects of repealing the ACA. Watch the Video
Public Health Programs Leverage Industry Leaders As Adjunct Professors
Despite maintaining a full time position as Chief Program Officer of Crisis Assistance Ministry and the long list of responsibilities that comes with it, Tchernavia Montgomery says the decision to accept a role as an adjunct professor with the UNC Charlotte Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS) was an easy one. “To be in a […]
WSOC: Public Health Professor Speaks on ‘Free Colonoscopies’ Confusion
According to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), people aged 50-75 years can receive a free colonoscopy every ten years. However, if you need folow-up colonoscopies during that same 10-year period, you may be expected to share that cost with your insurance company. WSOC speaks to Dr. Michael Thompson to help clarify what the expected deductible […]
Fox 46: MHA Student Explains the Importance of Donating Blood
UNC Charlotte MHA student, Niccola Piscitelli is completing her internship with the American Red Cross to host blood drives, educate and recuit donors, as well as complete survey analyses to help drive better results for blood donations. Fox 46 speaks to Niccola Piscitelli and Maya Franklin from the American Red Cross to discuss the importance […]
Rachel Willard, MSPH ’12, named Health Director for Wilkes County Health Department
Rachel Willard, graduate of both the BSPH (‘10) and MSPH (‘12) programs at UNC Charlotte will take over as the next Health Director/Chief Executive Officer of Wilkes County Health Department and Wilkes Community Health Center on February 1, 2019. Wilkes County is a rural area located in the Northwestern corner of North Carolina and is […]
Alumna Tchernavia Montgomery wins Charlotte Athena Leader Award for Service
UNC Charlotte alumna and College of Health and Human Services adjunct faculty member Tchernavia Montgomery has received the 2018 Charlotte ATHENA Leadership Award for Service, honoring her accomplishments with the Crisis Assistance Ministry. The award honors professionals in the non-profit sector who give back to improve quality of life in the Charlotte community and assist […]
Public Health Alumnus Named 2018 ‘Up & Comer’ by Modern Healthcare Magazine
Seth Edwards (MHA ’09) is principal of population health management at Premier, Inc. He has served on the UNC Charlotte Health Administration Advisory Board since January 2016, and is the son of retired UNC Charlotte School of Nursing faculty member Lienne Edwards. The following excerpt appeared in an article announcing Edwards was named a “Up […]
Public Health Alumnus Named 2018 ‘Up & Comer’ by Modern Healthcare Magazine
Seth Edwards (MHA ’09) is principal of population health management at Premier, Inc. He has served on the UNC Charlotte Health Administration Advisory Board since January 2016, and is the son of retired UNC Charlotte School of Nursing faculty member Lienne Edwards. The following excerpt appeared in an article announcing Edwards was named a “Up […]