When Master of Health Administration student Leslee Milby was young, she was often told she could become a doctor, nurse, lawyer, teacher, or police officer when she grew up. So, when it came time to select a major as she entered college, Milby chose biology-chemistry so that she could go to medical school after graduation…. Read more »
Month: April 2023
Alumni career spotlight: Kayla Saunders
Kayla Saunders Employer: Department of Veterans Affairs Current position: Ambulatory Care and Processing Section Chief Location: Indianapolis, IN Degree(s): 2019, Bachelor of Science of Health Sciences; 2021, Master of Health Administration Why did you choose your major/program? After minoring in health services management in undergrad at IUPUI, I decided to pursue my higher level education… Read more »
Finding your happy place is good for your health
We asked our student ambassadors to identify their “happy place” on campus. Ahmed Abdel-Aziz, Epidemiology student Campus Center is probably the place that I enjoy being in the most. It really helps relieve my stress after long days of classes, and it’s a great place for me to hang out with friends. I’ve started to… Read more »
Healthy ways to manage your stress
In honor of Stress Awareness Month, we asked our student ambassadors to share tips on how they combat stress. Gabby Fleming, Epidemiology student Hey guys, this week I am going to share a rate of my stress level on a scale from 1-5 (1 being low, 5 being very high) in honor of April being… Read more »
Alumni career spotlight: Michaela Trame
In our Alumni Career Spotlight series, you will meet some of our alumni and learn about the important work they are doing to create a healthier nation and world. Michaela Trame Employer: Vital Incite Current position: Population Health Strategist Location: Carmel, IN Degree(s): Indiana University, MHA, 2019 Why did you choose your major/program? After getting… Read more »
Why public health?
In honor of National Public Health Week, we asked our student ambassadors to share their journeys to the world of public health. Ahmed Abdel-Aziz, Epidemiology student I had been interested in creating change when I was younger, and my parents had always wanted me to jump into a career in healthcare. While working in healthcare… Read more »
Join us and the American Public Health Association in celebrating National Public Health Week
Public health is crucial and critical to our society. It combats threats to our individual and collective health and promotes practices that help every American live as long and as well as they can. That’s why we are excited to be a part of National Public Health Week 2023, celebrated April 3-9. This year, we’re… Read more »