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Brittany Kmush, assistant professor in the Department of Public Health at Falk College, was quoted in the Reuters article “Explainer: COVID-19 vaccines for U.S. kids: Here’s what you need to know.” It was also republished by Yahoo! News. Kmush discusses how…

The ���ϲ����� Humanities Center, in partnership with the Cornell Society for the Humanities, welcomes author and social justice educator, Eli Clare, as a Distinguished Visiting Collaborator in the Central New York Humanities Corridor. A leading thinker at the intersection of queerness, race and…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s independent vaccine advisers are meeting Tuesday to discuss Pfizer’s request for authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11. If the FDA approves it, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s independent advisory…

David Larsen, associate professor in the Department of Public Health at Falk College, was interviewed by WBFO Buffalo/WRVO Oswego for the story “Hospitalization rates becoming the new key indicator as the pandemic continues.” Larsen discussed the persistence of the Coronavirus, saying,…

A combination of higher Trump vote share and lower educational attainment help explain the lower COVID-19 vaccination rates in rural areas of the United States, according to a new study published in the Journal of Rural Health. The researchers conclude…

Cold and flu season is upon us! As recommended by the ���ϲ����� Public Health Team, flu vaccines are expected for our community—students, faculty and staff—unless an individual has a compelling religious or medical exemption. By the start of the…

Brittany Kmush, assistant professor in the Department of Public Health at Falk College, was quoted in the Politico story “FDA panel votes against broad rollout of Pfizer booster shot, endorses narrower use.” Kmush commented on this controversy, saying, “I honestly don’t…

Dear Students: After sacrificing so much the last 18 months, I recognize and appreciate your excitement being back on campus.  We cannot however disregard our community standards and resort to behavior that challenges the health and well-being of our campus…

Dear Colleagues, I am writing to you with reminders about two public health issues that have been the topic of questions received by the Office of Academic Affairs: Students missing class due to illness and requests for excuse notes; Masking…

Research by Bryce Hruska, assistant professor of public health in Falk College, was covered by Relias Media in the article “Certain Recovery Activities Can Protect First Responders’ Well-Being.” Hruska, an expert on occupational stress, researched the stressors and mental health…