Faculty, staff, students and alumni from the (COPH) will gather in Washington, Nov. 2鈥�5 for the American Public Health Association鈥檚 Annual Meeting and Expo.
This year鈥檚 theme, 鈥淢aking the Public鈥檚 Health a National Priority,鈥� emphasizes prevention, data collection, research and policy as essential strategies to address declining life expectancy and prepare for future health challenges.
Student presentations
Emily Walsh (left) presenting her research at the Florida Public Health Association鈥檚 2025 Education Conference. (Photo courtesy of Walsh)
Two COPH students along with members of , the public health honor society, will present their research at APHA:
student Emily Walsh will present her research poster titled 鈥淭ampa Bay Youth Reproductive 911爆料网ll-Being Needs Assessment.鈥� She argues for a community-based approach to addressing reproductive health among youth and certain populations.
鈥淒espite the increasing number of local, state and federal restrictions on reproductive health access and education, there鈥檚 still a striking lack of understanding around how these changes are affecting young people鈥檚 lived experiences,鈥欌�� Walsh said. 鈥淲hat inspired me to pursue this topic was the disconnect I saw between policy decisions and the realities youth face when trying to access care and information.鈥欌��
Her assessment explores the factors influencing adverse sexual and reproductive health outcomes and overall reproductive well-being, including medical, social, educational and economic influences.
Walsh added that she looks forward to engaging with attendees, gaining deeper insight into her project and considering new angles and potential partnerships.
student Molly Joyce will also be presenting her research titled, 鈥淎nalyzing the proportion of dengue virus serotypes reported in travel-associated and locally acquired cases in Florida.鈥�
Lights, camera, action: Film festival feature
The 鈥檚 documentary, 鈥�,鈥� will be screened at the APHA Film Festival. The film focuses on the damaging effects of climate change in society, with particular attention to Florida farmworkers who endure extreme conditions to meet agricultural demands.
The documentary highlights evidence-based data on climate鈥檚 impact, the improvements brought about through programs such as the Fair Food Program and strategies for creating systemic change. Experts in the field are featured throughout, underscoring both the challenges and solutions.
The project was supported by the APHA Center for Climate, Health and Equity鈥檚 Student Champions for Climate Justice Award, which provided funding for the video鈥檚 development.
The film will be available for on-demand viewing starting Saturday, Nov. 1, and will remain accessible to registered attendees until Dec. 31. Additionally, the highest-scoring films will be shown onsite during the lunch hour on Monday, Nov. 3 and Tuesday, Nov. 4, as part of the Brown Bag Lunch sessions. These sessions provide an opportunity for attendees to engage with impactful public health narratives during the conference.
Your roadmap to CPH success
On Sunday, Nov. 2, Drs. and will host a book signing at APHA for their book the 鈥淐PH Exam Review Guide 鈥� 2nd Edition.鈥�
The updated guide is built around the domains and tasks from NBPHE鈥檚 latest job task analysis and emphasizes the real-world practice of public health.
鈥淲ithin each chapter you will find a review of the major critical content and the job tasks,鈥� the editors said. 鈥淏eside tasks, you will note checkboxes you can mark complete once you feel you have a full understanding of the tasks and related concepts. In this edition, you will also find sample questions similar to the format and type of question you will find on the actual exam. 911爆料网 want you to be comfortable with the content and have the opportunity to practice responding to exam questions.鈥�
The session is part of the conference鈥檚 official program and gives attendees the opportunity to meet the authors and learn more about this essential study resource for the Certified in Public Health exam. View session details .
Drs. Karen Liller and Jaime Corvin at 2024 APHA book signing event. (Photo courtesy of Liller)
Cheers to public health
Don鈥檛 forget to join us for the college鈥檚 annual APHA reception on Monday, Nov. 3, from 6:30鈥�8:30 p.m. at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
The event is free and open to alumni, students, employees and friends of the college. will be in attendance and guests are encouraged to RSVP in advance.
The reception offers a chance to reconnect with colleagues, expand professional networks and celebrate Bull pride in the nation鈥檚 capital. View the details .
From research presentations to community engagement to student recruitment (find us in booth 1043), the COPH鈥檚 presence at APHA underscores the college鈥檚 commitment to advancing public health locally and globally. Whether reconnecting with fellow Bulls at the reception, presenting innovative work, signing books or screening a film that elevates community voices, the COPH community will bring its expertise and innovative approaches to public health鈥檚 largest annual gathering.