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“The opportunities at UMass are so vast.”
Hellen Muma, a master's student in epidemiology, shares the story of her public health journey so far.
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“Many of the students who collaborate with me on research have an interest in the opioid epidemic because they personally have been affected in some way. Their compassion leads them to want to develop better policies to help people with addiction.”
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Improving quality of life and achieving health equity are not just slogans — they lie at the heart of what we do.
Why UMass? SPHHS graduate students tell us
Students from across all SPHHS departments tell us why they love UMass, why they chose to attend, and what their education has given them.
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Study Finds Minorities More Likely to Have ‘Free’ Preventive Healthcare Denied by Insurers
A new study co-authored by Michal Horný shows that insurers are more likely to deny claims from racial and ethnic minorities for preventive care.
Exposure to "Forever Chemicals" May Weaken Bones as People Age
Katherine Reeves will examine whether and how PFAS exposure increases the risk of brittle bones and bone fractures as people age.
Scientific Review Reveals Top Three Effective Ways to Stop Smoking
A major new review of evidence by a team of scientists, including Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, has identified the three best strategies for quitting smoking.
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The UMass Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences has been accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) Board of Councilors for a full seven-year term, extending to December 31, 2029.