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Maryland, Delaware Women Strengthened Support for Reproductive Rights, Study Shows
A new study shows Maryland and Delaware women increasingly view abortion as safe and acceptable—an attitude that correlates with their knowing someone who has undergone the procedure.View Article Details for Maryland, Delaware Women Strengthened Support for Reproductive Rights, Study Shows -
University of Maryland Awards 11 Grants to SPH Faculty to Address Humanity’s Grand Challenges
Faculty from the School of Public Health will receive unprecedented funding to tackle some of society's biggest challenges, including a $3M grant to create an international alliance focused on alleviating food, energy and water insecurity, protecting environmental and global public health and bolste...View Article Details for University of Maryland Awards 11 Grants to SPH Faculty to Address Humanity’s Grand Challenges -
Alice Horowitz Receives UMD Alumni Association Legacy Award
Horowitz, a research professor with the Department of Behavioral and Community Health, is a leading advocate and researcher in dental public health and health literacy efforts.View Article Details for Alice Horowitz Receives UMD Alumni Association Legacy Award -
Mid-Atlantic Climate Action Hub Launches with $2.2 Million from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
A $2.2 million grant will help launch a University of Maryland-led initiative to address the effects of environmental racism and climate change across the Mid-Atlantic region, providing financial and training support and advocating for policy changes. The Mid-Atlantic Climate Action Hub (MATCH), wi...View Article Details for Mid-Atlantic Climate Action Hub Launches with $2.2 Million from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation -
Protecting Kidney Patients in the Face of Climate Change
Professor Amir Sapkota's new preparedness framework includes a timeline and steps to keep chronic kidney disease patients safe before a natural disaster strikes.View Article Details for Protecting Kidney Patients in the Face of Climate Change -
Discover Your Heart: Interactive Trail Teaches About Cardiovascular Health
Opening February 11 in honor of American Heart Month, the “Heart Discovery Trail" is an existing one-mile loop through Howard County's Middle Patuxent Environmental Area that includes educational signs bearing heart facts and quizzes.View Article Details for Discover Your Heart: Interactive Trail Teaches About Cardiovascular Health