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Interprofessional Concentration

  • UConn’s MPH has a distinct concentration on Interprofessional Public Health Practice, meaning students from medicine, dental, social work, law, pharmacy, and public health train together. 
  • This reflects real-world public health: systems require collaboration across professions, and students build the skills to work in integrated teams. 
  • Students gain exposure to peers who may become colleagues in their future public health roles. 

“This fellowship has helped me grow as a future public health leader by helping me analyze many different public health resources and studies in order to adapt health programming and improve the health of populations.” – Julia Prescott, MPH ’25

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The Connecticut Public Health Association (CPHA) held its Annual Conference on Tuesday, March 10, at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford. This year’s theme was entitled: Public Health Matters: People. Purpose. Progress. This highlighted how public health grows from the collective actions we take to support healthier communities. Reflecting that theme, the Department of Public Health Sciences distributed a garden‑to‑table cookbook paired with seed packets. Attendees were able to get a bag with a seed starter kit, an assortment of seeds, and the cookbook. The idea was simple but powerful: public health begins with what we cultivate – literally and figuratively. Planting seeds mirrors the work of public health professionals who invest in people, nurture community well‑being, and help progress take root. The cookbook, featuring recipes from our faculty inspired by the very seeds shared with attendees, underscored how everyday choices around food, environment, and community shape healthier lives. The department was strongly represented throughout the conference. Ten public health students presented a total of 14 posters, joined by MPH alumni and a current MPH student who delivered an oral presentation. Faculty and departmental researchers also contributed to the program, offering a range of presentations that provided valuable public health insights to the community. To learn more about the conference, read about it on UConn Today here. #mph #publichealth #uconn
2026 CPHA Conference | UConn Public Health Sciences
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2026 CPHA Conference | UConn Public Health Sciences

The practicum is a two-semester experience that combines classroom preparation with extended field placements. Students begin by building a strong foundation in professionalism, ethics, advocacy, and health equity. They then apply those skills by working closely with public health agencies and community organizations on mutually beneficial projects. Through these placements, students gain hands-on experience, contribute to real public health initiatives, and learn what it truly means to work in partnership with communities. - Here are some tips from MPH students - #mph #uconnhealth #publichealth #tips
Practicum Tips From Students
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Practicum Tips From Students

A $5 gift card can mean a warm meal. A bus pass can mean access to care. Officer Jim Barrett explains why small donations make a big difference for individuals experiencing homelessness in Hartford. Community partnerships and simple acts of support help bridge critical gaps. Public health happens in small moments. Watch the full interview on YouTube. #CommunityCare #PublicHealthInAction #HartfordCT #GiveBack
Why Are Donation Drives Important for the Community?
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Why Are Donation Drives Important for the Community?

Behind every statistic is a person. Officer Jim Barrett talks about the challenges individuals experiencing homelessness face every day — the ones most of us never see. Lack of stable housing impacts physical health, mental health, and access to care. Housing is health. Full interview now on YouTube.
Why Homelessness Is a Public Health Issue | Hartford Police Community Outreach
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Why Homelessness Is a Public Health Issue | Hartford Police Community Outreach

Homelessness in Hartford is rising — but it’s more than a housing issue. It’s a public health issue. In this conversation, Community Service Officer Jim Barrett from the Hartford Police Department shares his perspective from the front lines of homelessness outreach. He discusses what’s driving the increase in homelessness in Hartford, the challenges people experience that the public may not always see, and how unstable housing affects health, safety, and access to care. We explore: • Why homelessness is a public health issue — not just a housing issue • How lack of stable housing impacts physical and mental health • The role of community partnerships and donation drives • Why small items like bus passes and $5 gift cards can make a big difference • What the public should understand about homelessness in Hartford Homelessness affects entire communities — from emergency services to healthcare systems to neighborhood well-being. Addressing it requires collaboration, compassion, and public health solutions. If you’re interested in public health, community outreach, social determinants of health, or local Hartford initiatives, this conversation offers insight into how law enforcement and community partners are working together to support vulnerable populations. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on public health, community engagement, and local impact. - 🔗 Follow us and stay connected: 📘 Facebook: / 1egdyq. . 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uconnaphs?i... 💼 LinkedIn: / uconnpaphs 🌐 Website: https://health.uconn.edu/public-healt... #HartfordCT #Homelessness #PublicHealth #CommunityOutreach #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #HousingIsHealth #HartfordPolice
Homelessness Is a Public Health Crisis | A Hartford Officer Speaks Out
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Homelessness Is a Public Health Crisis | A Hartford Officer Speaks Out

What does a career in public health really look like after graduation? In this alumni spotlight, we sit down with Mayra, a UConn MPH graduate (December 2025), to talk about her academic journey, career path, and what she does now as a public health professional. Mayra shares how the UConn Master of Public Health (MPH) program prepared her for her current role, the skills she gained along the way, and the mentors who made a lasting impact on her academic experience. This conversation offers real insight for students exploring public health careers and anyone considering an MPH degree. If you’re curious about careers you can pursue with an MPH, what life is like after graduation, or how a public health program can support your goals, this video is for you. - 📌 Don’t forget to subscribe for more alumni stories, public health career insights, and updates from the UConn Department of Public Health Sciences. - 🔗 Follow us and stay connected: 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EGDyQ... 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uconnaphs?i... 💼 LinkedIn: / uconnpaphs 🌐 Website: https://health.uconn.edu/public-healt... #publichealth #uconnhealth #MPH #publichealthsciences
UConn MPH Prepared Me for This—Here's How | Mayra’s Journey |
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UConn MPH Prepared Me for This—Here's How | Mayra’s Journey |

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