The School of Public Health and Health Professions at the University at Buffalo is improving the health of communities and individuals in Buffalo and beyond.

Buffalo, NY
Joined January 2009
As a leader in improving health in Buffalo, NY, and beyond, we’re dedicated to advancing research, education, and community wellness. Here are some #PointsOfPride that make our school so great! 🌟 #UBuffalo
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Donna Petersen, ScD, MHS, CPH, FAAAS, has joined #UBSPHHP as a part-time clinical professor and director of the school’s proposed Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program currently under development and expected to launch in 2027. ms.spr.ly/6011aIvaU
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📅 Save the Date! The Lee Lecture is just one month away! Join us Friday, Nov. 20, at 12 p.m. in Farber G26. ms.spr.ly/6010ax9zA #UBSPHHP #UBuffalo
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Proud to sponsor the 6th Annual Food as Medicine Symposium! 🎉 Great to see #UBSPHHP alumni, faculty, researchers, and students sharing expertise and advancing evidence-based approaches to improve health. Thank you to Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus and all who made it possible!
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Did you know? Your ability to stay balanced depends on information from your eyes, inner ear and muscles and joints working together. 👀👂 #UBSPHHP #UBuffalo
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Thank you to Michael Ellis for an insightful presentation at the 22nd Gresham Lecture! His work translating neuromechanisms into recovery is advancing our understanding of upper limb rehabilitation for individuals with profound stroke-related hemiparesis. #UBSPHHP #UBuffalo
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Congratulations to our 2026 Alumni Achievement Award recipients! 🎉 We’re proud to celebrate Ellen Latham, EdM ’88, BS ’79, recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award, and Durval Morgan, MS ’08, BS ’08, recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award. #UBSPHHP #UBuffalo #UBAlumni
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This is public health. Ramps. Accessible sidewalks. Curb cuts. Public transportation. The way we design our communities can determine whether people can safely and independently participate in everyday life. 🤝 #UBSPHHP #UBuffalo #ThisIsPublicHealth
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🧼 Clean hands. Healthier communities. Global Handwashing Day reminds us that one of the simplest ways to help prevent the spread of germs is also one of the most effective: washing your hands. 🫧 So lather up, scrub for at least 20 seconds and rinse! 👏 #UBSPHHP #UBuffalo
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October is Health Literacy Month! Health information is everywhere—but understanding how to find, evaluate and use that information is an important part of staying healthy. Health literacy helps people make informed decisions about their health. #UBSPHHP #UBuffalo
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Gregory Homish, professor and chair of #UBSPHHP's Department of Community Health and Health Behavior, has been selected by his colleagues to receive the 2026 Lyndon Haviland Public Health Mentoring Award from the American Public Health Association (APHA). ms.spr.ly/6015aU3sL
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Did you know? Physical activity doesn't just benefit your heart and muscles—it can also support brain health, mood and cognitive function. 🧠 #UBSPHHP #UBuffalo
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Tomorrow! 📣 Join us for the 22nd Glen E. Gresham Lecture featuring Michael Ellis, PT, DPT. 📅 Thursday, Oct. 8 ⏰ 5 p.m. reception | 5:30 p.m. lecture & Q&A 📍 Farber Hall, Room 150 Register today and join us! ms.spr.ly/6018aWuka #UBSPHHP #UBuffalo
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This is public health. Seat belts. Speed limits. Crosswalks. Traffic signals. They're all designed to prevent injuries and save lives. 🛣️ #UBSPHHP #UBuffalo #ThisIsPublicHealth
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Thank you to Perry N. Halkitis for a thought-provoking presentation at the Perry Lecture! His “People Before Pathogens” message challenged us to think about what the future of public health can look like. Watch the full lecture here: ms.spr.ly/6010aWuzQ #UBSPHHP #UBuffalo
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🏃 October is National Physical Therapy Month! Physical therapists help people move, recover, prevent injury and participate in the activities that matter most to them. This month, we’re celebrating the PT professionals and students. 💙 #UBSPHHP #UBuffalo
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is a major public health issue, and early detection can play an important role in improving outcomes. We’re raising awareness and highlighting the importance of prevention and early detection. 💗 #UBSPHHP #UBuffalo
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