Jefferson College of Population Health - Thomas Jefferson University

05/20/2026

The beauty of in Philly was that it gave us an opportunity to have a special reception for our HEOR Fellowship Alumni. The Fellowship has fostered and launched many careers over the years. Many Fellows also graduated from our MS - Applied Health Economics & Outcomes Research program and went onto pursue a PhD. But most of all, they are impressive individuals personally and professionally and we hope to stay connected and get together again!
Thank you:
Maple Health Group
& Jennifer Carolina- Bell
Vittorio Maio
And of course, Dr. Nash, founder of the Fellowship program.

05/18/2026

Great turnout for our HEOR Fellow Alumni reception! Incredible to see everyone!

05/09/2026

We’re thrilled to see Harriet Okatch, PhD, MPH inducted as a new Fellow of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. “Dr. Okatch is being recognized for her tireless commitment to environmental justice and lead poisoning prevention, and for the truly important work she does every day to keep children and communities safe.”
-Dr. Frasso

It was a memorable evening honoring Dr. Okatch & our colleagues who were also inducted: Dr. Ibrahim, Dr. Calderon, Dr. Lopez & Dr. Papanagnou.

05/01/2026

It’s always a pleasure to welcome a new cohort of Erasmus+ Fellows from in Rome. They are MD residents in public health here to learn more about public health and the healthcare system in the U.S.
We welcome them to & our amazing city.

Photo from left: Sofia Mao. Lorenzo Veltro, Tindara Scirocco, Francesco Di Berardino, Manuel Del Medico, Vittorio Maio, Leonardo Villani & Giorgia Perazzoni.

04/20/2026

🇮🇹Meet Marco Senatore!

👋 In honor of Population Health Education Week, meet Marco Senatore, a Master of Public Health student in the Jefferson College of Population Health - Thomas Jefferson University.

💬 “I chose to continue my education at Jefferson because of the University’s strong emphasis on interdisciplinary learning and community engagement,” he says. “I wanted to take a hands-on approach to learning while gaining a broader lens to view medicine.”

👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/3QLDMol

04/17/2026

MPH grad Melanie Seltzer presenting her poster on the Community Voices initiative at the Interprofessional Care for the 21st Century Conference. In tribute to Carol Campbell, an amazing “voice” who shared her compelling & thought provoking stories with the Jefferson community over the years. We will miss her.

04/14/2026

Meet Dr. Riley Johnson!

👋 In honor of Population Health Education Week, meet Dr. Melody Riley Johnson, a 2024 alumna of the Doctor of Health Science program in the Jefferson College of Population Health - Thomas Jefferson University.

💬 “I chose this program to specifically study health at the population vs. public level to lead change and close health gaps that persist in underserved populations,” she says.

👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/4t9SnIA

04/06/2026

It’s National Public Health Week & today we’re volunteering at . Broad Street Love provides a variety of services & open, safe space to those experiencing deep poverty.

04/01/2026

So proud to see Yawei Song, MSW, MPH, LSW & Dr. Sifat representing Thomas Jefferson University at this Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health webinar!

Yawei is an Adjunct Instructor at JCPH, and Outreach Program Manager, Office of Community Outreach & Engagement, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson, & a graduate of our MPH program!

Dr. Sifat is an Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Oncology, Population Health Science Division, Sidney Kimmel Medical College and Assistant Director of Community Outreach & Engagement, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center. She is also an Adjunct Instructor in our MPH program!

We have another Professional Development Webinar coming up on April 8 at 12pm ET, and we hope you can join us!

Communicating effectively across cultures and communities is essential to advancing public health, yet it’s also one of the most complex parts of our work. In ‘Communicating with Diverse Communities’, we’ll explore how culture, values, beliefs, and communication styles shape the way health messages are received, understood, and acted upon.

This session brings together two Delta Omega members with experience designing and delivering communication that resonates across diverse populations.

Sasha Bernard, from Delta Omega’s Kappa chapter at Loma Linda University School of Public Health, will focus on the role of culture, health literacy, and inclusive messaging in reducing health disparities and building trust. She’ll share practical strategies for creating health communication that is culturally responsive and effective.

Yawei Song and Munjireen Sifat, from the Delta Psi chapter at Thomas Jefferson University’s College of Population Health, will build on this foundation by discussing how to tailor messages for diverse audiences, drawing on real-world examples of implementation in public health practice.

Register now to join us 👉
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hvigpwOXRkGHa0lCzpfsHQ