Laurenia Mangum, PhD, MPH, LMSW
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Laurenia Mangum, PhD, MPH, LMSW
@laureniac.bsky.social
Asst Professor | Pitt Social Work and VCUSSW alum | HIV prevention, treatment, and care. | Black women’s sexual and reproductive health | 1913
TSA agent complained that @unitedairlinesual.bsky.social places “phd” behind our last names on the ticket confirmation, which elongates our name and technically causes a discrepancy in ID verification process. Also stated that if two or more letters are off, he can fail the verification.
April 11, 2025 at 9:39 AM
So excited about this paper and the findings published in JMIR. Great work being done in Houston, Texas, led by my amazing colleague, Dr. Hill.
April 7, 2025 at 3:58 PM
4 papers accepted this year thus far. Things are moving along. :)
February 8, 2025 at 1:28 PM
USAID was pivotal in my MCH and HIV work during my time as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer in the Philippines. The abrupt dismantling of the agency threatens global health stability.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from placing 2,200 USAID workers on paid leave.
February 8, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Some good news in the midst of the daily turmoil. MFP fam strikes again!
Excited to share that I accepted an offer for a tenure track position in the school of social work at Rutgers University. thank you to my family, friends and mentors. As well as all the other programs who expressed interest in me! Now to finish this dissertation! #RutgersSSW
February 8, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Reposted by Laurenia Mangum, PhD, MPH, LMSW
#BREAKING - NIH plans to slash support for indirect research costs, sending shockwaves through science
NIH plans to slash support for indirect research costs, sending shockwaves through science
The NIH said Friday night that it would slash support for indirect costs on all existing and future grants to 15%
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February 8, 2025 at 1:20 AM
🚨 The @APHA_PHSW Section is accepting abstracts for #APHA2025!
Themes include:
📌 Decolonizing Social Work
📌 Preventing Violence & Promoting Health Equity
📌 Addressing Racism & Anti-Blackness
📌 Social Justice & Global Health Challenges

📝 March 28, 2025
🔗 Submit here: apha.confex.com/apha/2025/sw...
Public Health Social Work
Public Health Social Work
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January 30, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Another R&R and acceptance this week. Woohoo!!
December 13, 2024 at 1:05 AM
🚨 New Research🚨
We explored Black women experiences at work during pregnancy and postpartum. This work contributes to enhancing workplace gender equity, informing healthcare practices, and shaping policies that support equitable maternal health outcomes.

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December 4, 2024 at 3:20 PM
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Grant submitted! Now time to get some rest. Yeah right. R&Rs need FaceTime. 🥴
November 20, 2024 at 10:28 PM
Mad dash to get in my #NIHLRP application finished. Anyone else burning the midnight oil?
November 18, 2024 at 1:01 AM