Noteworthy

Stephanie Mabry, SHS '10, and Dr. Nicholas J. Siekirk, SHS '12, were named as awardees of the Young Alumni “10 Within 10” class of 2020 by the OU Alumni Association's Young Alumni Chapter. These awards recognize the exceptional impact that OU alumni make within their professions and throughout their communities. 

Dr. Kristin Landis-Piwowar, associate dean and professor of clinical and diagnostic sciences, has been named ASCLS –Michigan Member of the Year by the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science. The award recognizes an exceptional clinical laboratory scientist in Michigan who is active in professional, civic, and non-professional activities.

EHS graduating senior Ciara Bazinski was one of six students selected to receive a 2020 scholarship awarded by the Michigan Safety Conference, a volunteer organization dedicated to promoting the improvement of workplace safety and health practices in the State of Michigan.

Dr. Elise Brown, assistant professor of wellness and health promotion, was interviewed about her research on grip strength as a predictor of diabetes by Consultant360, a direct-to-practitioner messaging platform designed to provide timely and relevant clinical information to improve patient care.

In a recent video interview on Civic Center TV and 89.3 Lakes FM, Professor Jennifer Lucarelli talks about helping create a local emergency food system to reduce potential COVID-19 transmission for those in need. For her tireless efforts in serving the community during this public health crisis, Dr. Lucarelli was named WJR Radio’s first “Hometown Hero” in collaboration with Sanders Candy.

A new report by college ranking website GradReports.com shows that recent graduates of OU's public health master’s program and its related bachelor’s program earn among the highest median salaries in the nation compared to other recent graduates in those fields.

As part of OU's COVID-19 response, Jennifer Lucarelli, Ph.D., associate professor and chair, Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, has helped transform the Oakland Center into a collaborative food distribution center. The Detroit Free Press recently published Dr. Lucarelli's opinion editorial on the current emergency food system.

Elise Brown, Ph.D., assistant professor of wellness and health promotion, is the lead author on a new research study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine that establishes grip strength cut points to assess diabetes risk in apparently healthy U.S. adults. 

MPH student Paola Nkwuzor, who oversees the Parent University as part of the OU-Pontiac Initiative under the direction of Teresa Rodges, was recently featured on WDIV-DET Local 4 News to showcase free classes on nutritional cooking. 

Deborah Doherty, PT, Ph.D., an associate professor with the Physical Therapy Program, chaired OU's fourth annual Interprofessional Workshop on Opioid Abuse.

CDS senior Annie Fuelle helped launch the Future Leader Dogs Club to allow OU students to raise puppies that will become guide dogs through Leader Dogs’ training program.

CDS student Arwa Hadid was awarded first place in the Professional category for the American Society of Microbiology's 5th Annual Agar Art Contest.

This video showcases the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science undergraduate degree program, which explores physical fitness and human movement through hands-on experience.

A new Dual Degree "4 + 1" program enables students to earn a bachelor’s in Wellness and Health Promotion and a master’s in Public Health in just five years. 

Darryl Hill, Ph.D., CSP, environmental health and safety lecturer, was honored with the Distinguished Service to Safety Award, which is the highest professional award given by the National Safety Council. 

EHS students Ciara Bazinski and Ryan Papiernik were among 13 recipients to be awarded scholarships by the National Safety Council.   

OU TV Focus on Faculty details the academic journey of Dr. Daniel Goble, creator of BTrackS and associate professor of exercise science. 

Beth Black, PT, DSc, associate professor of physical therapy, is an advocate of community health promotion, co-teaching a course for those living with Multiple Sclerosis. 

With a focus on promoting a community-based approach to health education, DPT students learn from patients and caregivers at a physical therapy workshop. 

SHS student Sam Howell, an accident survivor, along with Michigan State Police, discuss the dangers of distracted driving. 

For class credit, SHS students create a short video encouraging daily exercise and healthy eating as part of February's Heart Health campaign.

With the goal of curbing the nation's growing opioid epidemic, SHS students and faculty participate in the second annual Interprofessional Workshop on Opioid Abuse. 

This video showcases the 2018 Healthology Symposium. This event provides a culminating focus for SHS faculty, students and community partners to celebrate impactful research and scholarship that affect health outcomes. 

Following an extensive evaluation, the Master of Public Health program earns accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). 

SHS brings together more than a dozen leaders in health to form a new Board of Advocacy and Resource Development (BOARD), which will help support academic, research and community engagement programs. 

Jennifer Lucarelli, Ph.D., associate professor and chair of the Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, has been named to the Oakland County Executive’s Elite 40 Under 40 Class of 2018. 

Caress Dean, Ph.D., joins SHS as a new assistant professor of public health. The Bahamas native conducts research on cardiovascular disease prevention and management.  

OU's EHS program and alumni were recognized for excellence in research, scholarship and service by the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE).

OU and the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) form a new alliance to foster growth of workplace safety and health occupations. 

Sprout Fresh Food Store, a Pontiac-based produce market, hosts an event featuring free produce taste testings, prizes, recipe ideas and more. 

EHS students Erika Cleary and Mary Asher were awarded the grand prize by the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) for their poster highlighting research on indoor air quality.  

OU's School of Health Sciences hosted the inaugural Healthology Symposium. The event provided an opportunity for aspiring professionals, alumni and health leaders to explore contemporary health challenges and discuss the complexity of health within its varied contexts.