MPH faculty and students implemented the MANE (Methodical Approach to Activity and Nutrition Education) program at a local community elementary school in efforts to promote healthy lifestyles among children. Dr. Kara Hamilton, Dr. Shewanee Howard-Baptiste, and Professor Melissa Powell were awarded a $12,000 grant through the UTC Equity Fellows program. Their work focuses on advancing…
Public Health & Occupational Therapy Collaboration
UTC Public Health and Occupational Therapy students partnered together as part of an interdisciplinary initiative to deliver the Matter of Balance (MOB) program. Public Health faculty member, Dr. Elizabeth Hathaway, partnered with Dr. Elicia Cruz and students from the UTC Occupational Therapy program as part of an interdisciplinary project to deliver an evidence-based program, MOB,…
Providing Health Education at the Remote Area Medical (RAM) Clinic
MPH students facilitated health education sessions to hundreds of patients that attended the Remote Area Medical (RAM) Clinic in Camp Jordan, Tennessee on November 16th & 17th. The two-day event brought together nearly 400 volunteers to serve the needs of 931 patients seeking free medical, dental, and vision care. Overall, the RAM Clinic delivered over $500,000…
MPH Students Represent Nationally at APHA
Three MPH second-year students presented their research at the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting November 2-6, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The research presentations included: Mckenzie Gregg: physical activity prescription and referral in pediatric clinics, Kim Reid: chronic disease prevention training in medical education, and Emma Sampson: physical activity training in nursing programs. In…
MPH-RDN Track Progress
UTC is currently seeking accreditation for a new program to prepare Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in Fall, 2021. The proposed program will be a track within the current Master of Public Health Program. Students are encouraged to obtain a baccalaureate degree, complete required pre-requisite courses, take the GRE, and acquire experiences in the public health or dietetics…