#USF College of #PublicHealth, with continued support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is enhancing infection control training for fire and EMS personnel. This fall, #USF students will be involved in testing and research to identify pathogen exposure risks and improve training. A major outcome is the establishment of the Infection Control for Emergency Responders (ICER) Collaborative and Training Hub, offering digital resources and education nationwide. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3A0JSsM. 🚒🚑
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Dedicated to improving the entire spectrum of health, from the environment, to the community to the individual. #MakingLifeBetter http://bit.ly/USFHealthHome
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http://health.usf.edu
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- 5,001-10,000 employees
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- Tampa, FL
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- 1956
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- Cardiology, Medical School, Public Health, Nursing, Diabetes, Oncology, OBGYN, Orthopedic, Physical Therapy, Research, Academic Medical Center, Surgery, Heart, Alzheimer's, Dermatology, Family Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Sports Medicine, Urology, Liver, Brain, Cardio-Oncology, and Healthcare
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Valentina de Figueiredo, Madison Mai, Rebekah Minter, and Laura Richardson, athletic training students from the #USFHealth School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, won the 2024 National Athletic Trainers' Association Quiz Bowl! 🏆 After securing the top spot at the regional competition earlier this year, they competed against 11 teams from across the nation, taking home the championship title ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LFbG8E. Congratulations to our students on this impressive achievement!
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We're proud of Dr. Lucian Lozonschi and Dr. Ruisheng Liu for their innovative work with the Synchronization Modulation Electric Field (SMEF) device, extending donor heart viability from five to over eight hours. Their efforts earned the University of South Florida Interdisciplinary Research Award, securing $500,000 over two years. This breakthrough at Tampa General Hospital and the #USFHealth Morsani College of #Medicine offers new hope to those waiting for life-saving transplants. ❤️
We're honored to announce that TGH / USF Health Morsani College of Medicine's Dr. Lucian Lozonschi, Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Transplantation, and Dr. Ruisheng Liu, Professor of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology, have developed the Synchronization Modulation Electric Field (SMEF) device, earning an incredible $500,000 grant from the Interdisciplinary Research Award at the University of South Florida. This groundbreaking device extends the viability of donor hearts from five to over eight hours, addressing the national shortage and improving transplant success rates. We're so proud of our team's dedication and innovation, paving the way for better heart transplant outcomes! ❤️ #WeAreTGH #HeartTransplant #TGHTransplantInstitute
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Recent findings published in JAMA Oncology by researchers from the #USFHealth Morsani College of #Medicine and Indiana University reveal that cisplatin, a commonly used #chemotherapy drug, may cause significant hearing loss in long-time #cancer survivors. Lead author Dr. Victoria Sanchez, an associate professor in the #USFHealth Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, contributed to this first-of-its-kind research, underscoring the critical need for regular hearing assessments to improve survivors' quality of life. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3y2rwqS.
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Ryan Tang, a third-year medical student at the #USFHealth Morsani College of #Medicine (MCOM), was awarded the 2024 Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship from the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society! Ryan is the fourth MCOM student since 2018 to receive this prestigious award. His focus? Developing targeted treatments for leptomeningeal disease by exploring how cancer origins influence its progression. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4bVGOvd. Congratulations, Ryan, on earning national recognition for your innovative research in medicine! 👏
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We're thrilled to share that 55 of our #USFHealth physicians have been named to Tampa Magazines' 2024 Top Doctors list across over 45 specialties! This recognition, endorsed by their peers, is more than just an honor; it's proof of the top-notch care they provide to our patients and their families. Congratulations to all our dedicated doctors! 🏆 See who made the list ➡️ https://lnkd.in/erg6y6FC. #MakingLifeBetter
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Dr. Begum Mathyk, assistant professor in the #USFHealth Morsani College of Medicine’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, is featured in a new National Geographic article! Her work with the Space Health Omics Atlas explores the biological effects of space travel on female astronauts, offering key insights for future deep space missions. Discover how Dr. Mathyk is advancing women’s health beyond Earth. 🚀🌌
What toll does spaceflight take on the human body?
nationalgeographic.com
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Founded in 1991 by two #USF students, Project World Health is a non-profit organization that provides medical care for thousands of adults and children in various communities in need. Now in its third decade, this initiative, led by students from the #USFHealth Morsani College of Medicine and Taneja College of Pharmacy, has forged a special bond with the community of Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic. Over 900 students have participated, delivering tens of thousands of dollars in medical supplies annually. “Global health is local health,” says co-president Mehdi Rizk. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Sa7scD 🌎
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Our primary teaching hospital, Tampa General Hospital, is setting the bar high in Obstetrics and Gynecology, ranked #6 in the nation and the highest in Florida. Congratulations to the TGH Women’s Institute, led by Dr. Judette Louis, and the exceptional team for earning top recognition from U.S. News & World Report! This achievement highlights our collective efforts in advancing women’s health across Tampa Bay and beyond. 👏🏆
The TGH Women's Institute is top 10 in the U.S. and #1 in Florida again! This week, our team celebrated an incredible achievement: being ranked #6 in the U.S. and the highest ranked in Florida for Obstetrics and Gynecology by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25. 🏆 This prestigious recognition highlights our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care for women and babies at every stage of life. We're immensely proud of our dedicated team for their hard work and excellence in patient care. Thank you to everyone who made this possible! You are truly the best of the best. #WeAreTGH #TGHWomensInstitute #OBGYN
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Happy Ruby Anniversary to the #USF College of #PublicHealth! 🎉 Founded in 1984 as Florida's first public health school, our college has been at the forefront of education, leadership, advocacy, research, and service for 40 incredible years. Celebrate this ruby milestone with us through a year-long series of special events and activities ➡️ https://bit.ly/3WdqXSS.