Radon Awareness and Education Webinar Hosted by UIS MPH Program

Join this webinar to increase your knowledge of radon, a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas that can be found in buildings. This 45-minute program aims to provide participants with increased knowledge of radon, including how to test your home, school, or daycare, and how to understand your results. Attend via Zoom or find a local watch party where short-term radon test kits will be distributed ($30 value; limited availability; while supplies last).

Anthony Bogetti, Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Faculty and students from Master of Athletic Training program are gaining hands-on experience by supporting athletes competing in the Women’s Pro Baseball League.

The following story was published by Capitol City Now/WTAX Radio on July 29, 2026.

A professor of biology at the University of Illinois Springfield College of Health, Science and Technology, has published a book. Dr. Amy McEuen, author of “How to Think Like an Ecologist: A Non-Scientist’s Guide to Saving Our Planet” was on the WTAX Morning Newswatch to discuss her book.

Amy McEuen, professor of biology, has published a book on how everyone can help address global environmental crises.

My journey into public health began with my clinical training as a dentist and medical officer in India. Wanting to move beyond treating individual patients and address health challenges at the population level, I pursued an MPH in Environmental Health and a Certificate in Epidemiology at the University of Illinois Springfield. UIS provided me with a strong foundation in epidemiology, biostatistics, program evaluation, environmental health, and public policy. More importantly, the program connected classroom learning with meaningful, real-world public service opportunities.

Evaluating the role of youth-onset diabetes mellitus in the context of food insecurity and preventive care: a repeated cross-sectional study using propensity score weighted machine learning analysis

Background: Youth-onset diabetes mellitus (DM) is an increasing public health concern, especially among adolescents facing socioeconomic challenges.

I completed my MPH at the University of Illinois Springfield, where I gained strong training in public health practice, environmental health, and applied epidemiology. My time at UIS was both academically and professionally enriching.

While at UIS, I worked as a Graduate Hourly Student Assistant in the Office of Engaged Learning, where I developed communication, teamwork, and organizational skills through supporting student engagement activities and daily office operations.

“It made college a much more intimate experience and it was really nice knowing I could always approach my professors or classmates for help."