All Posts in #COVID 19
Students: Protecting Yourself This Flu Season
Dear Students: We are experiencing an early onset of flu this season compared to prior years. As such, I am writing to remind you of the importance of getting your flu vaccine and taking extra precautions to prevent the spread…
How Parents Inherent Need To Protect Their Children Is Aiding Vaccination Efforts
Rebecca Ortiz, assistant professor of advertising in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by WAER for the story CNY Health Communication Expert Hopeful For Vaccination Participation Among Young Children.” In this radio show, Ortiz discussed parents’ instinct to protect their children and…
We’ve always protested against public health mandates
Throughout the United States, there are communities and state governments who have come out strongly against mask or vaccine mandates, even while the Delta variant of the coronavirus rages through the unvaccinated. But Syracuse University assistant professor Kyla Garrett Wagner,…
Addressing Vaccine Concerns Amidst New Mandates
Brittany Kmush, assistant professor in the Department of Public Health at Falk College, was quoted in The Denver Gazette, for the piece, “What to know about the COVID-19 pediatric vaccine in Colorado.” Kmush, an epidemiologist, addressed concerns related to small children…
Researchers Examine COVID’s Toll on NYC Children’s Health, Education
Amy Ellen Schwartz, professor of economics and public administration and international affairs, is one of two principal investigators for a five-year research project to examine how, over time, COVID-19 has affected children’s health and education in New York City. Maxwell…
4 potential pitfalls lie ahead for OSHA’s vaccine mandate, say experts
Doron Dorfman, associate professor of law in the College of Law, was quoted in the Fortune article “4 potential pitfalls lie ahead for OSHA’s vaccine mandate, say experts.” Dorfman, an expert on health law and employment law, comments on how…
Lawmakers Split Over COVID Vaccine Mandate for Workers
Doron Dorfman, associate professor of law in the College of Law, was quoted in the Medpage Today article titled, “Lawmakers Split Over COVID Vaccine Mandate for Workers.” Doron, an expert on public health law and anti-discrimination and equity law, explains…
Staying Safe This Halloween
Dear Students: With Halloween festivities approaching, I want to remind you of the expectation to uphold our community standards and promote a healthy, safe and welcoming environment for all campus community members and neighbors. We want you to engage and…
U.S. Kids Now Being Vaccinated. What Do We Know?
Brittany Kmush, assistant professor in the Department of Public Health at Falk College, was quoted in the Reuters article “Explainer: COVID-19 vaccines for U.S. kids: Here’s what you need to know.” It was also republished by Yahoo! News. Kmush discusses how…
NIH Awards $1.95M to Study State-Level COVID Policies, Mental Health
Shannon Monnat, associate professor of sociology and Lerner Chair for Public Health Promotion, is the principal investigator for a five-year research project that will examine the impacts of state COVID-19 mitigation policies on adult psychological health, drug overdose and suicide….