Public Health in Action
We are proud to share a collection of stories that highlight the vital role of community engagement and cross-sector collaboration in improving health outcomes. This dedicated webpage showcases how our faculty, students, and partners are working together to address real-world public health challenges through innovative, community-centered approaches.
Real Stories, Real Impact
Click on each section below to learn how collaborative efforts and community partnerships are advancing public health outcomes.
Dr. Justice Mbizo from the University of West Florida’s Department of Public Health with community partners putting public health in action—promoting breast cancer awareness through the Florida Department of Health’s initiative to reach rural communities. In May 2025, he joined community stakeholders in Northwest Florida to support mobile mammography for early detection in Walton County. Together, they’re promoting life-saving screenings in the predominantly rural regions of the state.
Each year, UWF public health students—joining in person and virtually via a live stream—connect with faculty and alumni during an orientation on the Pensacola campus to build community, exchange ideas, and prepare for a year of research and learning. Students from other disciplines interested in taking upcoming public health courses are also welcome to attend. To learn more about upcoming public health course offerings and orientation dates, email& publichealth@uwf.edu and consider joining our Student Association of Public Health.
Year after year, UWF public health students are represented on the national stage at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting & Expo—connecting with experts across academia, government, and health services, experiencing firsthand what it means to see public health in action.
Attendees in 2024 included (left to right): Jacob Sockman (MPH, 2024), Brigid Brickman (MPH, 2025), and Tre Helwig (MPH, 2025).
Real People. Watch Our Impact - Then Help Us Do Even More
Our public health students, faculty, and partners are driving real change in our communities—one project, one initiative, and one story at a time. Watch these highlights to see public health in action and discover how your support fuels our mission. If you'd like to be part of our story, click the "GIVE NOW" button to the right, and select "Department of Public Health" for your designation.
These stories highlight what’s possible when we unite around a shared vision of healthier lives for all. Your continued support helps us reach farther and do more.
Real People. Real Stories. Real Impact. And with your support, real change continues.
