Dissertation Defense: Amanda Kong

Amanda Kong, a doctoral student in health behavior, will defend her dissertation titled, "Associations of tobacco retailer density with neighborhood sociodemographic, individual smoking behaviors and COPD hospital admission rates: A... Read more »

Health Humanities Grand Rounds with Dr. Damon Tweedy: Reflections on Race and Medicine in the Year of COVID-19 and Nationwide Protests

The COVID-19 pandemic has shined an ugly light on the longstanding racial and ethnic health disparities that persist in our country. Coupled with the televised murder of George Floyd, these events have sparked a renewed racial reckoning in America. In his talk, Dr. Tweedy will explore the dilemma of race within the medical school and... Read more »

Law Enforcement and Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Disabilities: Strategies for Success

This talk will: 1. Explore trends that describe the relationship between individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Law Enforcement 2. Discuss dialogue regarding proactive strategies for engaging local law enforcement in crisis prevention and intervention for those with ID/DD 3. Describe some tools that can be helpful for positive outcomes when engaging law enforcement... Read more »