The mission of the Department of Social & Behavioral Sciences is to address social and behavioral determinants of health through scientific discovery and the creation of innovative, evidence-based programs and interventions that serve the health needs of diverse, vulnerable, and underserved populations. Valuing an inclusive environment, we promote healthy communities by training professionals and scholars who will excel in public health research and practice. Why Us? - Nationally recognized BS in public health - 4 1 BS to MPH to excel your career - MPH in Social and Behavioral Sciences is designed especially for emerging and experienced professionals to obtain leadership positions - PhD in Social and Behavioral Sciences is designed for Master's graduates - Non-majors can minor in public health
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We are hiring a Department Coordinator for the Department of Social & Behavioral Sciences. Check the link for the details, or feel free to reach out if you have questions: https://lnkd.in/ezSnKdNy
This Pride Month, Dr. Christopher Wheldon calls for cancer care equity for LGBTQ populations in two commentaries. The first published in JCO Oncology focuses on how asking about a patients sexual orientation/gender identity can be used to improve care. The other paper published in JAMA Oncology focuses specially on the sexual rehabilitation needs of gay/bisexual men with cancer. Links below: JCO Oncology Practice: https://lnkd.in/eA2WTFUp JAMA Oncology: https://lnkd.in/eT2gZtsA #Pride2024 #HealthEquity #CancerResearch
Dr. Christopher Wheldon & recent Temple graduate publish research letter in AJPM Journal which highlights the need for LGBTQ-specific smoking cessation services. Essential read for health advocates! #LGBTQ #PublicHealth #SmokingCessation #TempleUniversity https://lnkd.in/eyKaN5Qd
As Mental Health Awareness Month nears end, see Drs. Bradley Collins’ (SBS) and Eugene Dunne’s virtual issue of research articles highlighting the efforts in behavioral medicine to address the rising tide of mental health and substance use disorders in Translational Behavioral Medicine https://lnkd.in/eWTpH58v.
The final awards announcement of the season is our Undergraduate Public Health Outstanding Capstone Project Award, recognizing an undergraduate with an exceptional capstone paper based on a two-semester project in the Community-Based Program Planning courses. The 2024 Recipient is Angelina Calomino for her paper, "Sunflower Care Campaign," which discusses a multi-dimensional intervention designed to address infection prevention strategies related to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (HA-MRSA). Angelina helped design a peer-led, evidence-based, and interactive program that included six months of health education sessions, policy adjustments, and a rewards program. Congratulations to Angelina and to all of the 2024 awards recipients!
The 2024 Public Health Distinguished Undergraduate Internship Award recipient is Keya Goswami. Her project, "TransLung Compass: Navigating Patient-Centered Transplant Decisions," aimed to highlight healthcare and quality-of-life factors which patients can use to make an informed decision about pursuing lung transplantation. Keya interviewed patients that either received lung transplants or were on a waitlist to receive one and created an informational codebook summarizing Patient-Centered Decision-Making factors in transplants. Congratulations, Keya!
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Article on our "Boost Your Shot" campaign we are doing in the 19134 zip code in Philadelphia! https://lnkd.in/eTavkaDM
The 2024 Distinguished MPH in SBS Fieldwork Award recipient is Danielle Brown. Her project, From Crisis to Care: Exploring Doula Integration to Reduce Maternal Mortality, focused on supporting the integration and access to doula care to address racial disparities in maternal and infant health. Danielle administered a novel, cross-sectional survey to 92 physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, midwives, and nursing technicians to learn the effect of a clinical role on attitudes about doulas. "My time at Temple University has been an incredible journey of growth, discovery, and unwavering support from this incredible faculty," Danielle said. "Thank you to everyone at Temple who has guided me to this point and made this journey unforgettable." Congratulations Danielle!
Dr. Wheldon's latest collaboration, with UT Austin doctoral students Oscar Y. Franco-Rocha and Katie Trainum, identifies key insights on the unique psychosocial impacts of anal and colorectal cancers among LGBTQ individuals. Explore the findings and their implications for equitable cancer care. #SGMHealth #CancerCare #analcancer https://lnkd.in/envcmcS9