Health and Human Development

Health and Human Development

recent HDFS graduates at commencement with Dr. Melnick

Scranton HDFS program to hold first alumni reunion dinner Oct. 10

A view of Hurricane Dorian from space

Hurricane Dorian devastates Bahamas; scientists explain storm's unique evolution

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Foster care the focus of upcoming child maltreatment conference

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Penn State, Monash University announce second year of joint projects

Jennie Noll

Professor named to governor's Council on Reform to aid vulnerable populations

Bilas and McMillan

ESPN's Jay Bilas, former U.S. Rep. Tom McMillen highlight sports conference

womens legs in sandals

Suicide and self-harm risk is nearly triple in people with restless leg syndrome

Puerto Rican uprising

Researchers analyze use of social media to influence politics during uprising

Lannette Fetzer, PORH, accepts National Quality Spirit Award from Tom Morris, associate administrator and director, Federal Office of Rural Health Policy

Pennsylvania rural hospital leader receives national high-quality care award

Jennifer Edwards, rural health systems manager and deputy director, awarded State Quality Improvement Award

Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health receives national recognition for leadership

Christopher J. Nassetta, president and chief executive officer for Hilton

Hilton president and CEO named 2020 Hospitality Executive of the Year

smoking pot and drinking

Marijuana may boost risky effects of drinking alcohol

Megan Martin

After overcoming addiction, student finds purpose through Penn State

Mark McKinney, assistant teaching professor, master of health administration

McKinney joins Department of Health Policy and Administration

The Summer Founders Program 2019 teams enjoying themselves at the kickoff dinner.

$50,000, 5 teams, 1 summer – Summer Founders Program results

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In the Media

The Washington Post
How processed food makes us fat
July 17, 2019
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Walnuts may lower blood pressure
May 07, 2019
Smithsonian Magazine
One in five kids don't drink any water
April 24, 2019

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Other Voices

The Conversation
How can we make time for exercise?
November 27, 2018
The Hill
National leadership needed to fight opioid crisis
August 09, 2017
The Conversation
The Super Bowl’s evolution
February 02, 2017

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