MCG Department of Population Health Sciences

02/08/2023

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Steven S. Coughlin, PhD, has a new book titled "Black Health in the South." The book pulls essays spanning topics from culturally appropriate health care to faith-based interventions and the role of research networks in addressing disparities.

02/08/2023

Great news from the department.
Our own Dr. Datta was interviewed by Fox 54.

Augusta University released its annual Healthy Georgia report. It is a one-of-a-kind report in the state of Georgia and it shows how Georgia ranks in the southeast and the entire United States when it

02/08/2023

Great news from the department.
Our own Dr. Datta was interviewed by WRDW’s Richard Rogers.

Dr. Biplab Datta talks one on one with Richard Rogers to break it down a new report on how healthy we are.

09/29/2022

https://jagwire.augusta.edu/visiting-scholars-bring-international-experience-to-augusta-university/

Thank you Dr. Diego Cuadros from the University of Cincinnati for visiting DPHS and being apart of the Augusta University’s Visiting Scholars Program within the Faculty Inclusive Excellence Initiative.

“Being one of the first professors invited to Augusta University as part of the Faculty Inclusive Excellence Visiting Scholar program was a terrific experience,” Diego Cuadros, PhD said.

06/08/2022

Great work Dr. Jessica Stewart with coordinating this great health fair.

DEARING, GA. (WJBF)- “I think we do have to adapt the way we look at healthcare. Um, but we do have to meet people where they are, not just figuratively, but you know physically as well. And, um, y…

05/05/2022

Congratulations Dr. Ban Majeed

On top of receiving funding for her research, Majeed has also been invited to speak at the To***co Treatment Specialist Training Recertification Conference.

05/05/2022

Way to go!

“I get contacted by prospective students all the time,” said Dr. Steven Coughlin, interim head of the Division of Epidemiology at the Medical College of Georgia. “There's a lot of interest in the program, and I anticipate that it'll continue to grow."

05/05/2022

FYI:

A variety of services will be provided, including adult and pediatric doctor visits, prescription refill renewal, pap smears, HIV/PrEP, dermatology screening, school screening, vision screening, dental exams and cleanings, mental health screening, and women’s health screenings.

10/12/2021

Congratulations to Dr. Jessica Stewart for becoming the new
President of Augusta University Post-Doc Association (AUPA).
This board represents all of Augusta University Post-Docs.
DPHS is lucky to have her on our team.
Great Job Dr. Stewart!

07/26/2021

It's Time to Shine! 🌠 Please help us recognize four faculty members for their dedication and service to DPHS.
☑️ Dr. Stephen Looney 15 years of service
☑️ Brittany Ange 10 years of service
☑️ Dr. Daniel Linder 5 years of service
☑️ Dr. Steven Coughlin 5 years of service

07/07/2021

DPHS would like to give a huge Congratulations to Henry Claussen and Melissa Howie for successfully defending their BioStatistics Ph.D. dissertations that earned them their Doctorate Degree.

Great Job Drs. Claussen and Howie!!!