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Minority groups increase use of telehealth, but rural-urban gaps persist, and overall rates remain low

A new study from the Rural and Minority Health Research Center has found continuing disparities in telehealth usage despite the push to adopt alternative health care methods during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Opening the world of sound

Follow the story of a young boy named Finn as he moves from a world of limited hearing to one where he can understand and engage with the sounds around him — all thanks to team members at the Montgomery Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic.

Doctoral graduate continues cancer epidemiology training at National Cancer Institute

Maxwell Akonde graduates this month with the Graduate International Student Achievement Award, Outstanding Epidemiology Doctoral Student Award, and Excellence in Contributions to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Research and Practice Award.

Staff Spotlight: Theresa Ashley

In her day-to-day work, the Human Resources Coordinator assists the director, April Davis, to create, update and review position descriptions and job postings. They also prepare and implement new hire actions.

Stacy Fritz appointed Chief Health Officer and Associate Vice President for Student Health and Well-Being

In this role, the exercise science/physical therapy professor will provide strategic leadership and direction for Student Health and Well-Being and its operating units.

Public health grad shares how USC transformed her life

Batesburg-Leesville, SC native Laura Torres graduates this month with a degree in public health. The Gamecock Guarantee scholar found a home with the TRIO program, Lunes Latino and Kappa Delta Chi Sorority.

I Am Public Health: Naomi Higgins

Naomi Higgins has been fascinated by the microbiome ever since she took a microbial ecology course as an undergrad. Today, the MPH in Epidemiology student looks at its role in maternal and child health.

Screens hurt, siblings help young children increase physical activity during early years

In one of the first longitudinal studies to measure physical activity changes in children ages six to 36 months, Arnold School researchers found a 45 percent increase in physical activity during this time period.

Gamecocks of New York

More than a dozen Arnold School students are members of the Carolina Band, which is making its debut in the 2024 Macy's Day Parade. Here, USC features alumni living in NYC, including 2020 public health grad Robby Patterson.

Staff Spotlight: Katie Annan

Katie Annan's connections to USC go back more than 20 years. But did you know that she played in the Carolina Band? Is an avid runner (half marathons are a favorite)? Has a four-year-old son who loves Gamecock football?

Mentees become mentors. Public health alumni oversee students for the same course that launched their own careers

Maya Smith and Lexie McIntosh both work in areas connecting adults with health and well-being resources, they both give back to their alma mater through mentorship, and they both have the same advice for current/future students.

Bridging the health care gap

USC features the rural health research and practice from faculty, staff and students across the university, with the Rural and Minority Health Research Center as one of the key leaders for these initiatives.

 

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