FSU College of Medicine Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine

The YACHT (Young Adult Centered HealthForce Training) team, including Rebecca Giguere, Ivan Balan, Andrea Cheshure, Sara Shaw Green, MSW, Jonathan Reuvers & Sylvie Naar authored a manuscript on HIV testing accepted in JMIR Publications! This study evaluates whether their approach enhances HIV testing rates and adherence to evidence-based practices. 📄✨   Additionally, Jonathan Morgan recently presented YACHT’s work on boosting HIV testing & PrEP referrals in Florida at the National LGBTQ Health Conference hosted by Emory University. 🎉   Click Here to Learn More: https://lnkd.in/g6SM4dNC   #FSU #FSUCOM #BSSM #FSUHealth #HIV #hivawareness #HIVTesting

The ACTS2 Dementia Caregiver Project recently attended the FSU Health Expo at the Tallahassee Senior Center! 🧠💡 Seniors explored cutting-edge health research and services, learned about ways to get involved, and interacted with leaders of programs that enhance physical & mental health. ACTS2 provided valuable dementia awareness resources and offered free skills-building support for family caregivers! 💜   Learn more about ACTS2 services on their website: https://lnkd.in/ezbEKBqX   #FSU #FSUCOM #BSSM #FSUHealth #dementia #DementiaAwareness #caregiversupport

We were thrilled to host Mary Mayhew, President & CEO of the Florida Hospital Association, for an insightful session with FSU COM students on Florida’s healthcare system! 🏥✨ She highlighted key challenges, workforce development, behavioral health, innovative care, and recent legislative changes. 🙌 Pictured in group photo: Mary Mayhew, President and CEO of the Florida Hospital Association, Department Chair Flynn Heather, Assistant Dean Richard Galbraith, Vice President for Research Stacey Patterson, and College of Medicine Dean Alma Littles.   #FSU #FSUCOM #BSSM #FSUHealth #healthcare #innovation #behavioralhealth

👏 We are honored to share that Dr. Cheryl Porter was elected Member-At-Large for the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Southern Group on Student Affairs! The AAMC is a not-for-profit association leading the way in improving health through medical education. 🌍 Members-at-Large attend meetings, organize orientations, manage mentoring, ensure school representation, and assist with regional projects. 🤝 Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e_kZSgzG #FSU #FSUCOM #BSSM #FSUHealth #AAMC

𝔽𝕝𝕠𝕣𝕚𝕕𝕒 𝕊𝕥𝕒𝕥𝕖 𝕌𝕟𝕚𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕤𝕚𝕥𝕪 𝕊𝕥𝕦𝕕𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕤 𝕜𝕖𝕖𝕡 𝕠𝕟 𝕕𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕚𝕟𝕘 to 'ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕘𝕖 𝕜𝕚𝕕𝕤 𝕙𝕖𝕒𝕝𝕥𝕙, 𝕔𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕘𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕗𝕦𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕖! Dance Marathon at FSU made its annual pilgrimage to the Florida State University College of Medicine to celebrate the success of its 29th year raising money for pediatric care for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Read more at https://lnkd.in/d-JaHnGy

🎉 Congrats to Austin Spitz, a med student working with Dr. F. Andrew Kozel, for winning the 2024 Young Investigator Travel Award at the National Network of Depression Centers Conference! 👏 His research with the FSU Neuromodulation study on VR Mindfulness & Two Accelerated TMS Protocols shows promise in rapidly treating mental health conditions resistant to antidepressant treatment. Click Here to Learn More: https://lnkd.in/ejkgfNUA #FSU #FSUCOM #BSSM #FSUHealth #FSUNeuromodulation #mentalhealth #research 

On Thursday, we joined our partners from Florida State University to break ground on the new academic health center on our main campus in Tallahassee. We’re excited about this state-of-the-art facility—not only for how it will transform healthcare in the Big Bend but also for its impact on our community. The projected economic impact is more than $251 million annually. The new facility will be a hub for cutting-edge clinical research, featuring a family residency practice and advanced laboratory facilities. 🧑⚕️ It’s also poised to become a magnet for top talent, bringing even more expert providers to Tallahassee. This is a monumental leap forward in patient care, education, research and innovation in our community. 📈 We're so grateful for this collaboration and the positive impact it will have on Tallahassee and beyond! #FSUHealth #AcademicHealthCenter #Groundbreaking Learn more about how TMH and FSU are partnering to change healthcare in the region: TMH.CARE/3zt3bLi

Did you know simple dietary changes can reduce dementia risk? 🤔 Dr. Julie Sheffler presented her research at the Alzheimer's Association® International Conference, highlighting the impact of nutrition education on brain health. 🏫 🧠 Her research compliments a related study which shows cutting an ounce of processed red meat daily could lower dementia risk by 20%! 🌭🚫 For further details, watch WCTV’s coverage on Dr. Sheffler’s research: https://lnkd.in/eq6UGpHm #FSU #FSUCOM #BSSM #FSUHealth #Alzheimer #alzheimersawareness #alzheimersdisease #dementia #dementiaawareness #dementiacare #dietplan #dietfood

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Laura Reid Marks, Ph.D., Ed.S., MAE, as an associate professor working directly with our Center for Translational Behavioral Science and the director of the GROWTH Research Lab! 🎉 Dr. Marks’ research is currently focused on culturally tailoring a mindfulness mobile health application for Black emerging adults who engage in risky alcohol use. 🌍   Learn more at Dr. Marks’ official faculty page: https://lnkd.in/eASfq5ZP   #FSU #FSUCOM #BSSM #FSUHealth

❗❗ We're only 2 days away ❗❗ Join us this Wednesday, September 11th, at the Tallahassee Senior Center at 1400 N. Monroe Street for the “FSU Health Expo: Bridging Health, Technology and Research”. Prepare for a day filled with opportunity to learn about local research pertaining to health & technology and gather local resources. Find more information in the flyer below. Registration link: https://lnkd.in/eGbW6pPb #seniorcitizensday #healthyaging #LoveforSeniors #ElderCare #AgingWell #Communityhealth #FSU Sponsored by: Tallahassee Senior Center Foundation, City of Tallahassee, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, Florida State University College of Medicine, Florida State University Division of Research, Florida State University - College of Nursing, The Claude Pepper Center, The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida State University, and FSU College of Communication & Information