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‘Has Marijuana Changed or Have We?’
Dessa Bergen-Cico, professor of public health in the Falk College, authored an op-ed for Syracuse.com titled “Has marijuana changed or have we?” Bergen-Cico is the coordinator of Falk’s addiction studies program and has expertise in addiction, drug use and mental…
COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available, and You May Be Eligible!
Dear Students: Onondaga County has informed us that they expect to make a significant number of COVID-19 vaccine appointments available for eligible Syracuse University students on Thursday, March 25; Friday, March 26; Monday, March 29; and Tuesday, March 30, at…
“Covid still a threat in CNY, but as one expert says: ‘The worst is behind us.'”
David Larsen, associate professor of public health in Falk College, was quoted in the Syracuse.com story “Covid still a threat in CNY, but as one expert says: ‘The worst is behind us.’” Larsen, who studies epidemiology, believes that the worst…
“How long will it take to reach full COVID-19 protection?”
Brittany Kmush, assistant professor of public health in Falk College, was interviewed for the CNY Central story “How long will it take to reach full COVID-19 protection?” In the story, Kmush, an expert on infectious disease epidemiology and vaccines, comments…
“Anti-Vaxxers Melt Down Over Vaccinated People Giving Blood.”
Brittany Kmush, assistant professor of public health in Falk College, was quoted in the Daily Beast story “Anti-Vaxxers Melt Down Over Vaccinated People Giving Blood.” Kmush, who studies infectious disease epidemiology and vaccines, says that anti-vaxxers concerns are unwarranted because…
“COVID devastated New York, but here’s why it faired better in the fall surge”
David Larsen, associate professor of public health in Falk College, was quoted in the ABC News story “COVID devastated New York, but here’s why it faired better in the fall surge.” Larsen, an epidemiologist who studies infectious disease, attributes much…
“Faith in the COVID vaccine?”
Danielle Taana Smith, professor of African American studies and director of the Renée Crown Honors Program, was interviewed by The Cortland Standard for the story “Faith in the COVID vaccine?” Data from Pew Research Center shows that Black Americans are…
“Pain and Isolation Are Driving America’s Lockdown Overdose Surge.”
Shannon Monnat, associate professor of sociology and Lerner Chair for Public Health Promotion in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by VICE for the article “Pain and Isolation Are Driving America’s Lockdown Overdose Surge.” Monnat, who has worked on a variety…
“Life after COVID: Will people still wear masks after the pandemic?”
Shana Kushner Gadarian, associate professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by CBS affiliate 10 Tampa Bay for the story “Life after COVID: Will people still wear masks after the pandemic?” Gadarian, who has researched political public…
“Advocates worry as most disabled people left off vaccine priority list.”
Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by CTV News (Canada) for the story “Advocates worry as most disabled people left off vaccine priority list.” Landes, who has researched the impact of COVID 19 on…