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Researchers from the New Jersey Safe Schools Program at #RutgersSPH found that teachers supervising students in school-sponsored work sites prioritize emotional and social well-being in the workplace.
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Why Rethinking Wellness Could Help Students and Teachers Thrive
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February 6, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Researchers from the New Jersey Safe Schools Program at #RutgersSPH found that teachers supervising students in school-sponsored work sites prioritize emotional and social well-being in the workplace.
🔗 Read more about the study and its findings: www.rutgers.edu/news/why-ret...
🔗 Read more about the study and its findings: www.rutgers.edu/news/why-ret...
👏 Congratulations to Gwyneth M. Eliasson, assistant professor in the Department of Health Behavior, Society, and Policy at #RutgersSPH, on her election to the American Society for Law, Medicine & Ethics (ASLME) Board of Directors.
🔗 Read more here: sph.rutgers.edu/news/faculty...
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Faculty Elected to the Board of Directors of the American Society for Law, Medicine & Ethics
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February 4, 2026 at 9:59 PM
👏 Congratulations to Gwyneth M. Eliasson, assistant professor in the Department of Health Behavior, Society, and Policy at #RutgersSPH, on her election to the American Society for Law, Medicine & Ethics (ASLME) Board of Directors.
🔗 Read more here: sph.rutgers.edu/news/faculty...
🔗 Read more here: sph.rutgers.edu/news/faculty...
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👪🤰👶 In 2009, #NJ became the 2nd state to pass mandatory paid family leave legislation, with 13 other states eventually passing their own paid leave laws. @rutgerssph.bsky.social researchers have used data to observe variations in socioeconomic status and education levels for working families:
Closing the Economic Gap in Access to Paid Parental Leave - New Jersey State Policy Lab
The U.S. stands out as the only country among 41 nations that does not mandate any paid leave for new parents. The result is that access to paid parental leave in the United States is highly inequitab...
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January 26, 2026 at 4:39 PM
👪🤰👶 In 2009, #NJ became the 2nd state to pass mandatory paid family leave legislation, with 13 other states eventually passing their own paid leave laws. @rutgerssph.bsky.social researchers have used data to observe variations in socioeconomic status and education levels for working families:
New research led by Slawa Rokicki, an assistant professor at #RutgersSPH, finds an association between state-level increases in the minimum wage and maternal health outcomes.
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Minimum Wage Increases Are Linked to Safer Pregnancies
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January 27, 2026 at 5:53 PM
New research led by Slawa Rokicki, an assistant professor at #RutgersSPH, finds an association between state-level increases in the minimum wage and maternal health outcomes.
🔗 Read more about the findings: sph.rutgers.edu/news/minimum...
🔗 Read more about the findings: sph.rutgers.edu/news/minimum...
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#NEW: This week’s #FindingsFriday insight comes from a new study led by CSHP and @rutgerssph.bsky.social Assistant Professor @ericaeliason.bsky.social.
It examines changes in children's #Medicaid and #CHIP enrollment during the #unwinding of pandemic-era eligibility: go.rutgers.edu/hl0dce52
It examines changes in children's #Medicaid and #CHIP enrollment during the #unwinding of pandemic-era eligibility: go.rutgers.edu/hl0dce52
January 23, 2026 at 2:50 PM
#NEW: This week’s #FindingsFriday insight comes from a new study led by CSHP and @rutgerssph.bsky.social Assistant Professor @ericaeliason.bsky.social.
It examines changes in children's #Medicaid and #CHIP enrollment during the #unwinding of pandemic-era eligibility: go.rutgers.edu/hl0dce52
It examines changes in children's #Medicaid and #CHIP enrollment during the #unwinding of pandemic-era eligibility: go.rutgers.edu/hl0dce52
👋 Happy first day of the Spring 2026 semester to all our students, faculty, staff, and partners!
As the term begins, #RutgersSPH looks ahead with purpose — building on our progress, supporting one another, and continuing work that advances public and population health.
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As the term begins, #RutgersSPH looks ahead with purpose — building on our progress, supporting one another, and continuing work that advances public and population health.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:38 PM
👋 Happy first day of the Spring 2026 semester to all our students, faculty, staff, and partners!
As the term begins, #RutgersSPH looks ahead with purpose — building on our progress, supporting one another, and continuing work that advances public and population health.
🔗 sph.rutgers.edu
As the term begins, #RutgersSPH looks ahead with purpose — building on our progress, supporting one another, and continuing work that advances public and population health.
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#RutgersSPH is proud to announce that Vin Gupta, MD, MPA, is the 2026 recipient of the Senator Frank R. Lautenberg Award in Public Health, recognizing his extraordinary contributions to advancing public health.
🔗 Learn more about @vinguptamd.bsky.social's impact: sph.rutgers.edu/news/vin-gup...
🔗 Learn more about @vinguptamd.bsky.social's impact: sph.rutgers.edu/news/vin-gup...
Vin Gupta Named 2026 Senator Frank R. Lautenberg Award Recipient by the Rutgers School of Public Health
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January 13, 2026 at 6:22 PM
#RutgersSPH is proud to announce that Vin Gupta, MD, MPA, is the 2026 recipient of the Senator Frank R. Lautenberg Award in Public Health, recognizing his extraordinary contributions to advancing public health.
🔗 Learn more about @vinguptamd.bsky.social's impact: sph.rutgers.edu/news/vin-gup...
🔗 Learn more about @vinguptamd.bsky.social's impact: sph.rutgers.edu/news/vin-gup...
Join us in celebrating the milestones #RutgersSPH reached in research, education, and community engagement through the collective work of our public health community.
🔗 A look back at our 2025 accomplishments: sph.rutgers.edu/about/2025-l...
Happy Holidays & New Year From #RutgersSPH!
🔗 A look back at our 2025 accomplishments: sph.rutgers.edu/about/2025-l...
Happy Holidays & New Year From #RutgersSPH!
December 19, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Join us in celebrating the milestones #RutgersSPH reached in research, education, and community engagement through the collective work of our public health community.
🔗 A look back at our 2025 accomplishments: sph.rutgers.edu/about/2025-l...
Happy Holidays & New Year From #RutgersSPH!
🔗 A look back at our 2025 accomplishments: sph.rutgers.edu/about/2025-l...
Happy Holidays & New Year From #RutgersSPH!
📉 Following recent national survey results, Laura Lindberg, a professor in #RutgersSPH’s Department of Urban-Global Public Health, spoke with ABC News about how online connections may be influencing teens’ health behaviors.
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🔗 Access the full article
Teen drug use remains low, but survey finds small rise in heroin and cocaine use
A national survey shows teen use of alcohol, nicotine and marijuana remains at record lows
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December 19, 2025 at 12:42 PM
📉 Following recent national survey results, Laura Lindberg, a professor in #RutgersSPH’s Department of Urban-Global Public Health, spoke with ABC News about how online connections may be influencing teens’ health behaviors.
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🔗 Access the full article
🍎♻️ #RutgersSPH alum Sara Elnakib, PhD ’21, MPH ’13, who chairs Rutgers Cooperative Extension’s Department of Family and Community Health Sciences, led the development of New Jersey’s first-ever food donation guidelines.
🔗 Learn more about the newly released guidelines and Sara’s impact
🔗 Learn more about the newly released guidelines and Sara’s impact
Rutgers Cooperative Extension Leads Drafting of New Jersey’s First-Ever Food Donation Guidelines
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December 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🍎♻️ #RutgersSPH alum Sara Elnakib, PhD ’21, MPH ’13, who chairs Rutgers Cooperative Extension’s Department of Family and Community Health Sciences, led the development of New Jersey’s first-ever food donation guidelines.
🔗 Learn more about the newly released guidelines and Sara’s impact
🔗 Learn more about the newly released guidelines and Sara’s impact
📊 A #RutgersSPH evaluation of Nurture NJ finds that the availability of maternity care services varies widely across the state. The findings highlight both policy impact and opportunities for continued improvement.
🔗 Learn more about the findings and their implications for maternal health in NJ
🔗 Learn more about the findings and their implications for maternal health in NJ
New Study Reveals Progress in Hospital Maternity Care Access in New Jersey, with Opportunities for Continued Improvement
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December 17, 2025 at 10:54 PM
📊 A #RutgersSPH evaluation of Nurture NJ finds that the availability of maternity care services varies widely across the state. The findings highlight both policy impact and opportunities for continued improvement.
🔗 Learn more about the findings and their implications for maternal health in NJ
🔗 Learn more about the findings and their implications for maternal health in NJ
👏 Congratulations to #RutgersSPH's Dean’s Leadership Council members Gloria A. Bachmann NCAS’70, RWJMS’72, and James F. Dougherty RC’74, GSNB’75, on their induction into the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni.
🔗 Read about their lasting impact on medicine, public health, and the Rutgers community
🔗 Read about their lasting impact on medicine, public health, and the Rutgers community
Rutgers School of Public Health Dean’s Leadership Council Members Inducted into Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni
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December 17, 2025 at 1:37 PM
👏 Congratulations to #RutgersSPH's Dean’s Leadership Council members Gloria A. Bachmann NCAS’70, RWJMS’72, and James F. Dougherty RC’74, GSNB’75, on their induction into the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni.
🔗 Read about their lasting impact on medicine, public health, and the Rutgers community
🔗 Read about their lasting impact on medicine, public health, and the Rutgers community
📰 The Winter 2025 edition of The Scarletter, #RutgersSPH’s quarterly newsletter, has arrived!
🔗 Read The Scarletter to stay connected with what’s shaping public health at #RutgersSPH: go.rutgers.edu/dq9ueau2
🔗 Read The Scarletter to stay connected with what’s shaping public health at #RutgersSPH: go.rutgers.edu/dq9ueau2
December 12, 2025 at 9:20 PM
📰 The Winter 2025 edition of The Scarletter, #RutgersSPH’s quarterly newsletter, has arrived!
🔗 Read The Scarletter to stay connected with what’s shaping public health at #RutgersSPH: go.rutgers.edu/dq9ueau2
🔗 Read The Scarletter to stay connected with what’s shaping public health at #RutgersSPH: go.rutgers.edu/dq9ueau2
👋 Meet the three #RutgersSPH students selected for the Eagleton Institute of Politics' Graduate Fellowship Program, Class of 2026 - an interdisciplinary, one-year certificate program exploring the practice of politics, public affairs and government.
🔗 Learn more about our students' impact
🔗 Learn more about our students' impact
Meet the Rutgers Public Health Students Helping Shape New Jersey’s Policy Landscape
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December 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
👋 Meet the three #RutgersSPH students selected for the Eagleton Institute of Politics' Graduate Fellowship Program, Class of 2026 - an interdisciplinary, one-year certificate program exploring the practice of politics, public affairs and government.
🔗 Learn more about our students' impact
🔗 Learn more about our students' impact
📊 Recent research suggests ADHD symptoms may contribute to earlier and more frequent substance use among young sexual minority men.
The study was led by @chibps.bsky.social experts, including Kristen Krause, assistant professor at #RutgersSPH and CHIBPS deputy director.
🔗 Explore the full findings
The study was led by @chibps.bsky.social experts, including Kristen Krause, assistant professor at #RutgersSPH and CHIBPS deputy director.
🔗 Explore the full findings
Why There May Be a Link to ADHD and Substance Use Among Young Sexual Minority Men
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December 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM
📊 Recent research suggests ADHD symptoms may contribute to earlier and more frequent substance use among young sexual minority men.
The study was led by @chibps.bsky.social experts, including Kristen Krause, assistant professor at #RutgersSPH and CHIBPS deputy director.
🔗 Explore the full findings
The study was led by @chibps.bsky.social experts, including Kristen Krause, assistant professor at #RutgersSPH and CHIBPS deputy director.
🔗 Explore the full findings
👏 #RutgersSPH is proud to celebrate Katie Zapert, assistant dean for research, on receiving the Rutgers Gateway Award for Service to Employees as part of the Presidential Employee Excellence Recognition Program.
🔗 Learn more about Katie's impact
🔗 Learn more about Katie's impact
Rutgers School of Public Health Assistant Dean for Research Receives Rutgers Gateway Award
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December 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
👏 #RutgersSPH is proud to celebrate Katie Zapert, assistant dean for research, on receiving the Rutgers Gateway Award for Service to Employees as part of the Presidential Employee Excellence Recognition Program.
🔗 Learn more about Katie's impact
🔗 Learn more about Katie's impact
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This week’s #WednesdayWisdom comes from CSHP and @rutgerssph.bsky.social Instructor @marasheftel.bsky.social.
She is quoted in a #RutgersToday article about her study with colleagues at @cuny.edu exploring how #heat sensitive occupations can limit the #work of older adults: go.rutgers.edu/3fm36pir
She is quoted in a #RutgersToday article about her study with colleagues at @cuny.edu exploring how #heat sensitive occupations can limit the #work of older adults: go.rutgers.edu/3fm36pir
November 26, 2025 at 5:32 PM
This week’s #WednesdayWisdom comes from CSHP and @rutgerssph.bsky.social Instructor @marasheftel.bsky.social.
She is quoted in a #RutgersToday article about her study with colleagues at @cuny.edu exploring how #heat sensitive occupations can limit the #work of older adults: go.rutgers.edu/3fm36pir
She is quoted in a #RutgersToday article about her study with colleagues at @cuny.edu exploring how #heat sensitive occupations can limit the #work of older adults: go.rutgers.edu/3fm36pir
👏 Congratulations to Maryanne Campbell, assistant director of the New Jersey Safe Schools Program at #RutgersSPH, on receiving the 2025 Dr. Robert Synovitz Emerging Professional Award from @ashanews.bsky.social.
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New Jersey Safe Schools Program Recognized for Emerging Leadership in School Health
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November 21, 2025 at 7:12 PM
👏 Congratulations to Maryanne Campbell, assistant director of the New Jersey Safe Schools Program at #RutgersSPH, on receiving the 2025 Dr. Robert Synovitz Emerging Professional Award from @ashanews.bsky.social.
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Meet Lou Mialhe, MPH ’24, a #RutgersSPH alumna using sport to advance public health and sustainability. Her journey from NCAA athlete to sustainability leader demonstrates how environmental stewardship can shape healthier communities.
🔗 Read Lou’s story
🔗 Read Lou’s story
Alumni Spotlight: Advancing Public Health and Sustainability Through the Power of Sport
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November 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Meet Lou Mialhe, MPH ’24, a #RutgersSPH alumna using sport to advance public health and sustainability. Her journey from NCAA athlete to sustainability leader demonstrates how environmental stewardship can shape healthier communities.
🔗 Read Lou’s story
🔗 Read Lou’s story
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#NJGVRC is funding over 💰$1.1 million in gun violence research grants! 👂 Hear from @mikeanestis.bsky.social, the Executive Director of the #NJGVRC, as he discusses this years funding and the incredible work of our grant recipients.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:09 PM
#NJGVRC is funding over 💰$1.1 million in gun violence research grants! 👂 Hear from @mikeanestis.bsky.social, the Executive Director of the #NJGVRC, as he discusses this years funding and the incredible work of our grant recipients.
📖 Read the full blog ▶️ ow.ly/Nfwc50XqLTz
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👏 Congratulations to Laura Lindberg, professor in #RutgersSPH’s Department of Urban-Global Public Health, on receiving the 2025 Mentor Award from @societyfp.bsky.social!
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Faculty Receives 2025 Society of Family Planning Mentor Award
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November 7, 2025 at 6:24 PM
👏 Congratulations to Laura Lindberg, professor in #RutgersSPH’s Department of Urban-Global Public Health, on receiving the 2025 Mentor Award from @societyfp.bsky.social!
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🎧 Listen to Rutgers Project ECHO's recent podcast episode featuring Gwyneth Eliasson, assistant professor in #RutgersSPH's Department of Health Behavior, Society and Policy!
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November 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
🎧 Listen to Rutgers Project ECHO's recent podcast episode featuring Gwyneth Eliasson, assistant professor in #RutgersSPH's Department of Health Behavior, Society and Policy!
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This week’s #WednesdayWisdom comes from CSHP & @rutgerssph.bsky.social Instructor @marasheftel.bsky.social, who recently co-authored a piece for the #GenerationsJournal about the need to protect #workers from #extremeheat on the job: go.rutgers.edu/w62pyx6m
October 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
This week’s #WednesdayWisdom comes from CSHP & @rutgerssph.bsky.social Instructor @marasheftel.bsky.social, who recently co-authored a piece for the #GenerationsJournal about the need to protect #workers from #extremeheat on the job: go.rutgers.edu/w62pyx6m
👩🍼 Supported by NIEHS, Rutgers Health researchers — including #RutgersSPH professor Philip Demokritou — are launching a collaborative research program with the Rollins School of Public Health to explore how wildfire smoke may affect fertility and reproductive health.
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Researchers to Investigate How Wildfire Smoke May Affect Fertility and Reproductive Health
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October 28, 2025 at 1:22 PM
👩🍼 Supported by NIEHS, Rutgers Health researchers — including #RutgersSPH professor Philip Demokritou — are launching a collaborative research program with the Rollins School of Public Health to explore how wildfire smoke may affect fertility and reproductive health.
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Join #RutgersSPH Dean Perry N. Halkitis on Thursday, October 30, from 1:00–2:00 p.m. (EST) for the UTMB AIDS Education and Training Center’s Lunch & Learn, “Living Longer, Living Stronger: HIV and the Aging Journey.”
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October 27, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Join #RutgersSPH Dean Perry N. Halkitis on Thursday, October 30, from 1:00–2:00 p.m. (EST) for the UTMB AIDS Education and Training Center’s Lunch & Learn, “Living Longer, Living Stronger: HIV and the Aging Journey.”
🔗 Learn More & RSVP: scaetc.unm.edu/scaetc/event...
🔗 Learn More & RSVP: scaetc.unm.edu/scaetc/event...