While overdose deaths in the U.S. have historically been higher among younger white individuals, demographic trends have been changing. New research from Penn State HPA and @pennstateHDFS documented the surge in fatal overdoses among older Black adults. ow.ly/qPKC50Ru91l

During the COVID-19 pandemic, overdose deaths increased across the U.S. for everyone, but in some Midwestern states, a Black person over 55 was 5x more likely to die of an overdose than a white person over 55. Research by @jesegel & @Dr_AbenaaJones. ow.ly/SxiZ50RsWoX

Alaina Burns will serve as HPA student marshal for spring 2024 commencement. While at Penn State, she served as donor and alumni relations chair for @apollongu and treasurer of the College of Health and Human Development Ambassadors. Congrats, Alaina! ow.ly/rv8750Rp7vO

Dennis Scanlon recently spoke on an episode of Managed Care Cast, a podcast from @AJMC_Journal, to discuss prior authorization practices, price transparency, the potential impact of health policy on the upcoming election, and more. ow.ly/yUaY50Re7T3

‘Balancing Act: The Crucial Interplay of Public and Private Sectors in Health Care,’ delivered by Alison Beam, will explore the intricate web of health care in the United States and the critical relationship between the public and private sectors. ow.ly/3fNq50QJhq0

‘Balancing Act: The Crucial Interplay of Public and Private Sectors in Health Care,’ delivered by Alison Beam, will explore the intricate web of health care in the United States and the critical relationship between the public and private sectors. ow.ly/Q56U50QJhmb

There's still time to register for our Penn State MHA Information Session! Join us virtually for an opportunity to meet faculty and current students, and ask questions about the application process. Register online: ow.ly/INln50QFL0M

Are you interested in a Master of Health Administration degree? Join us virtually for a Penn State MHA Information Session. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet faculty and current students, and ask questions about the application process. ow.ly/umGZ50QyUNw

New research from @pennstatehpa offers insight into how to increase landlords’ participation in affordable housing programs that require their engagement to succeed. Read more in the @Health_Affairs February 2024 issue. ow.ly/MElv50QzMi3 @pennstatehhd #HousingAndHealth

Transfers between hospitals are an important tool in emergency medicine, but new research led by @CharleenHsuan showed that race is a factor in where people are transferred. #equity   ow.ly/IsFN50QuYZB

We're grateful for the simple things that make Penn State such a special place and the 'We Are' bond that brings us together. Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year! Watch "Keep It Simple: Penn State's 2023 End-of-Year video" - ow.ly/KYJ450QjRth

Teams from universities nationwide recently competed in the fifth annual Penn State Health Administration Case Competition, hosted by @pennstatehpa and sponsored by @PennStHershey Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Congrats to this year’s winners!   ow.ly/s2r950Q8l1g

Taxes on unhealthy items like tobacco and alcohol reduce consumption of those products. @yachary1 of @PennStateHPA led a team of researchers who explored the barriers to raising these taxes in Nepal, a country with high rates of tobacco and alcohol use. ow.ly/wJac50Q85N3

A new blood test for #sepsis may save lives and money if used widely in emergency departments, according to new research by @chollenbeak. #hhdresearch ow.ly/vUSp50PPFlq

Brittany Damazio, an undergrad researcher in @PennStateHPA, was the first author of a publication looking at readmission stats for post-liver transplants. Read more about this accomplishment: ow.ly/28Fq50PG2tT. #hhdalumni #hhdresearch

A Penn State-led team of researchers, including Joel Segel, associate professor of health policy and administration, studied how drug treatment admissions and overdose deaths differed among race and gender. ow.ly/PvkA50P0PPw @pennstatehhd

Taylor Jones will serve as the @PennStateHPA Student Marshal for spring 2023 commencement. While at Penn State, she served as treasurer for @SOTRPennState and volunteered with LifeLink PSU. Congrats, Taylor! #WeAre #HHDproud #PennState  ow.ly/aR8h50O62YZ

The 25th Mayers Lecture, delivered by Dr. Ala Stanford, will be on April 11 and explores how COVID-19 revealed systemic inequity and discusses a path forward to eliminate health disparities in the United States. Learn more about the 25th Mayers Lecture: ow.ly/foUF50Nl2PB

The 25th Mayers Lecture, delivered by Dr. Ala Stanford, will be on April 11 and explores how COVID-19 revealed systemic inequity and discusses a path forward to eliminate health disparities in the United States. Learn more about the 25th Mayers Lecture: ow.ly/fk5Z50Nl2Q7