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With the launch of the Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management (HSMT) degree in 2017, the Department of Public Health Sciences marked the first new major at UNC Charlotte in 10 years. Now, just one year after its debut, the program is already one of the most popular on campus, with more than 500 […]

LifePoint Health owns multiple hospitals across North Carolina, including Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory. The company is publicly traded and according to a watchdog group, its “business has stalled.” Revenue is down and debt is up, so LifePoint is merging with RCCH HealthCare Partners. RCCH is privately held and the combined company will be, […]

The Department of Public Health will be participating in the “This is Public Health Virtual Fair” on September 20, 2018. Prospective students can register for the online event and chat live with representatives from the MPH, MHA, PSM HIAN, PhD in HSR, and PhD in PHS programs. Department of Public Health Sciences representatives will be […]

Physician and UNC Charlotte graduate candidate Saugat Karki was selected recently for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) prestigious Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program (PHIFP). This two-year training program is for doctoral- or master’s-level professionals, applying computer science and information technology to solve complex health problems. PHIFP recipients help the CDC investigate and […]

As director of the Academy for Population Health Innovation, Dr. Michael Dulin operates on the leading edge of the industry, exploring how technology can help communities address their most pressing public health challenges. Among the models gaining traction with practitioners is precision medicine, an approach to healthcare with the potential to revolutionize how doctors keep […]

The surprise exodus of nearly 100 Atrium Health doctors intent on leaving the hospital system has some industry experts saying it could be the start of a trend in Charlotte and elsewhere. UNC Charlotte public health professor Michael Thompson spoke with the Charlotte Observer about potential impacts on patients. READ MORE

In late March, the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) hosted its annual Congress on Healthcare Leadership in Chicago, IL. This year, four UNC Charlotte MHA students (Kirkland Wade, Makayla Pannell, Lakenda Crawford, and Duke Maisiba) attended the conference, along with MHA Program Director, Dr. Michael Thompson, and MHA Program Administrator, Melissa Smith. Attendees networked […]

The Internship (HADM 6400), a vital part of the MHA program, is typically completed halfway through the program. This experiential course allows students to gain valuable real-world experience. In previous years, this course has been graded as pass/fail, with the main product, a report documenting the internship, often submitted the following semester. This mid-point capstone […]

Advisory Board member, Tom Elmore, stepped in to help the new Health Systems Management (HSMT) undergraduate major. He received his MBA from East Carolina University, his MS in Industrial Engineering and his BS in Engineering Operations from NC State University. Mr. Elmore served for one year in the CPCC Corporate Learning Center and also provided […]

Dr. Crystal Piper led the 3rd Annual Honorable North Carolina State Representative Beverly Earle Minority Health Conference on February 23rd. Approximately 120 people attended the event, which was free and open to the public. The theme for the conference was Social Justice and Health Disparities and included a poster session and expert panel discussion. Expert […]