The Mission of ɫapp's College of Public Health is to develop public health leaders and promote sustainable public health innovations in collaboration with community partners in northeast Ohio through teaching, research, and service.
What Have We Been Up To?
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Learn more about the accomplishments of our CPH students!
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Learn more about what our faculty have been up to this summer!
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The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Compliance, offered by the ɫapp College of Public Health, has received accreditation from the prestigious Compliance Certification Board (CCB)® starting August 1, 2024. Students who successfully complete the 100% online certificate, while meeting all CCB criteria, can apply to take the CCB’s healthcare examinations.
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Kent State's College of Public Health has launched a three-year initiative, funded by Medical Mutual, to enhance senior health and wellness in Greater Cleveland. The project includes a comprehensive community needs assessment involving over 20 senior centers, continuing education for senior center staff, and bi-weekly visits from Kent State's "Mobile Flashes" student teams.
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In an effort to meet the growing need for epidemiologists and biostatisticians entering the public health field, the College of Public Health is proud to announce the launch of two new Master of Public Health (MPH) degrees.
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After 12 years with the College of Public Health, Cindy Widuck is retiring from role as associate lecturer in May 2024.
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Learn more about Mary Scott-Toepfer, CPH's assistant director of academic advising and student services.
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Learn more about faculty accomplishments and highlights from this semester.
Charles “Chuck” Hart, Ph.D., CIH, CSP, RS, DLAAS, dedicated his career in public health to safeguarding environmental health and safety.
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A first-generation student who began his education journey at the Twinsburg Academic Center now has his sites set on medical school.
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