Our department`s winter donation drive was a huge success, thanks to your incredible generosity. On January 30th, we handed over the collected donations to Officer Barrett and Journalist Abby Moore, founder of Footwear with Care, at the local shelter in Hartford. They will ensure they reach those in need. Together, we`re making our community brighter and cozier this winter. Thank you again for your help! Our winter donation totals this winter was 783 items. We also got $195.00 in cash donations for bus passes.
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Clothing Items (Coats, sweaters, socks, shoes, gloves, hats etc.)
401
Blankets (thermal, regular, sleeping bags, comforters, tarps)
124
Handwarmers
40
Food & Beverage Items
164
Hygiene Products
54
Photo caption from left: Alyse Visconti, Abby Moore, Narayani Ballambat, Shomrita Barua, Jini Davis, Officer Barrett, Denise Parris.
Photo Credit: Tharun Palla
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⭐ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT⭐
Mitchel Kehinde Jobble, MPH served as the tuberculosis control specialist for the New Haven health department from July 2019 to November 2020, overseeing the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of tuberculosis cases and collaborating with stakeholders in public health. With fifteen years of nursing experience, she has managed patients with complex conditions, administered medications, and documented vital information.
From June to August 2020, Mitchel supervised the State of Connecticut’s COVID-19 contact tracing student-volunteer program, working with governmental health agencies and social services organizations to slow the spread of COVID-19. She led a team of twenty student volunteers and managed contact tracers.
Mitchel holds a degree in public health and a certificate in healthcare coordination from the University of Saint Joseph, as well as an MPH from the University of Connecticut. Currently, she serves as the State of Connecticut Refugee and Immigrant Health Coordinator at the Department of Public Health, managing and coordinating refugee health services in areas such as initial medical screening, ongoing healthcare, health education, and partnerships/outreach.
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Learn more about her MPH experience here https://mph.uconn.edu/alumni-testimonials/
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The Hispanic Health Council (HHC) hosted the event, where Dr. Brugge, chair of the department, represented the department and highlighted interest in collaborating with the community. The gathering served as a platform for fostering collaboration and understanding between the academic and public health communities, underlining the shared commitment to enhancing community well-being.
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Public policy and law are areas that significantly impact
the public health field. Government officials and policy analysts can design programs that increase access to healthcare for the general population, address health disparities, and change the organization of communities to improve health. Public health workers involved in the law can use existing regulations to protect underrepresented groups or advocate for the protection of the environment.
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Jobs: Elected Official, Policy Analyst, Lawyer, Human Rights Advocate
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