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@rutgerssph.bsky.socialOct 9, 2026, 7:54 PM

Lead contamination in soil tracked inside homes can cause dangerous indoor lead dust levels, even in homes with no interior lead-based paint, according to an East Trenton, New Jersey study. Led by alumnus Sean Stratton, PhD. Learn more 👉 go.rutgers.edu/m1zegztq

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Research graphic from the Rutgers School of Public Health titled "Contaminated Soil Poses Hidden Lead Threat Inside Homes." Quote from Sean Stratton, PhD, SPH’26, alumnus and lead author: "This is especially concerning because all samples were collected from bare soil at the surface, which is the most likely to be accessed by children or tracked into homes." Background photo: a shoe with a dirty sole on a carpet.Key findings slide. What researchers found in 242 soil samples from 122 homes in East Trenton, New Jersey, and in interior dust samples from 42 of those homes. Contaminated soil: a ring labeled 86%, with the text "86% of bare surface soil samples exceeded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) residential soil lead hazard level." Lead dust inside homes: 80% of floor dust samples exceeded the safety threshold in homes without interior lead-based paint, shown as eight of ten sample icons filled in. Not just older homes: a house's age doesn't rule out lead dust, even though consumer uses of lead-based paint were banned in 1978. Footer: Learn more, link in caption.
@rutgerssph.bsky.socialOct 6, 2026, 9:55 PM

Students have become one of her greatest teachers, writes Jaya Satagopan, PhD, associate dean for faculty affairs and professor at #RutgersSPH. We are proud to have faculty who, like her, keep learning alongside their students. Read more 👇
magazine.amstat.org/blog/2026/09...

Quote graphic from the Rutgers School of Public Health, with the Rutgers Health School of Public Health logo at top left. Photo: Jaya Satagopan, smiling, leans over to talk with a student who has long dark hair, in the foreground at left. She wears a red patterned jacket, a blue scarf, and a colorful woven headband, and a pen and a sheet of paper are in view. Quote: “After multiple years in the classroom, I no longer measure success by how well I taught, but by how much my students learned—and by how much I learned alongside them.” Jaya Satagopan, PhD, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, Professor, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology.
@rutgerssph.bsky.socialOct 1, 2026, 3:37 PM

#RutgersSPH NJ Gun Violence Research Center (@njgvrc.bsky.social) received a grant to bring The Armory Project, a voluntary firearm storage program to help prevent suicide, to New Jersey for the first time.

Led by Allie Bond, PhD, and @mikeanestis.bsky.social.
Learn more 👉 go.rutgers.edu/rkrg6xlu

Rutgers School of Public Health graphic tagged School News & Updates, titled "Rutgers School of Public Health Receives Grant to Bring Voluntary Firearm Storage Program to New Jersey." Quote from Allie Bond, PhD, assistant professor and principal investigator: "The Armory Project gives us the opportunity to work directly with firearm owners, retailers, ranges, and community partners to make temporary firearm storage a safe, accessible, and accepted option, particularly for Veterans and their families." Photo of Allie Bond smiling in front of a blurred building interior.Graphic tagged About the Project, titled "What is The Armory Project?" A voluntary, temporary firearm storage program designed to help prevent suicide. Ring graphic showing about 50%: About half of U.S. suicides in the general population involve a firearm (source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2025). Ring graphic showing about 70%: Even higher among Veterans. About 70% of suicides among military Veterans involve a firearm (source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 2025). A first for New Jersey: Funded by a $111,638 grant from the New Jersey Department of Human Services. Learn more: link in caption. Rutgers Health School of Public Health logo.
@rutgerssph.bsky.socialSep 30, 2026, 7:15 PM

Snapshots of the first few weeks of Fall 2026 at #RutgersSPH in Piscataway and Newark. 📸🍂 Welcome events, first classes, and coming together as a community.

@rutgerssph.bsky.socialSep 28, 2026, 5:23 PM

Lead author Rebecca Woofter, PhD, MPH, a postdoctoral associate at #RutgersSPH, spoke with @newsweek.com about the findings and where parents can find mental health support. Read the story 👇
www.newsweek.com/postpartum-d...

@rutgerssph.bsky.socialSep 25, 2026, 6:40 PM

#RutgersSPH Associate Dean Rafael PĂ©rez-Figueroa joined a UN Foundation & VEEC global health roundtable. He and Vice Dean Deanna Kerrigan also visited the Mexican Consulate's Ventanilla de Salud. Two different rooms, one shared goal: advancing #HealthEquity through partnership.

Thirteen people stand in a row for a group photo in a wood-paneled meeting room. Behind them are an American flag, a New Jersey state flag and a purple New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs banner. In the foreground, a table holds name placards for representatives of the New Jersey Department of Health, the Vaccine Equity Education Coalition and the Office of Senator Andy Kim, along with handouts and water bottles.Two people smiling side by side in a wood-paneled meeting room. On the left, a man with a shaved head and short beard wears a dark jacket over a black-and-white geometric-print shirt and khaki pants. On the right, a woman with shoulder-length dark hair wears a black blazer, a navy floral blouse and white pants. Behind them are windows with cream curtains, award plaques and a purple New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs banner.Eleven people stand in a line for a group photo in a room decorated with red, white and green papel picado banners reading "Consulado de MĂ©xico en New Brunswick." A Mexican flag stands among them. Several people wear matching navy jackets with ID badges. A wall-mounted screen shows a Spanish-language message: "Paisana, paisano, lleva la informaciĂłn contigo: Escanea, consulta y guarda" ("Take the information with you: scan, check and save"), with QR codes.
@rutgerssph.bsky.socialSep 24, 2026, 4:46 PM

#RutgersSPH researchers found nearly half of the 837 Instagram posts they analyzed from intoxicating hemp brands used youth-oriented imagery. Learn more about the study and its implications 👉 go.rutgers.edu/7ptpl76j

@juliachensankey.bsky.social @ru-ints.bsky.social @addictionjournal.bsky.social

Graphic with a red "Research" label and the headline "Leading Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Brands Lean on Lifestyle and Youth Appeals on Social Media." Below is a quote: "Stronger standards are needed to restrict content that is potentially misleading and directed at youth and even reconsider whether commercial brands that market intoxicating substances should be permitted to maintain social media accounts." — Julia C. Chen-Sankey, PhD, MPP, Assistant Professor and Senior Author. Rutgers Health School of Public Health logo. The background is a dark, blurred photo of gummy candies and cannabis flower.Graphic with a red "Key Findings" label and the headline "What researchers found in 837 Instagram posts from 9 leading brands selling hemp-derived, intoxicating cannabinoid products, such as edibles, beverages, and vapes." Three findings follow. Nearly 1 in 2 posts, shown as 5 of 10 phone icons in red, used youth-oriented imagery, such as memes, cartoons, and pop culture references. Most promoted: beverages. A ring chart shows 84% of beverage posts showed the drinks as part of daily routines, socializing, and leisure. Age restrictions were rare, shown with a crossed-out "21+" symbol: few posts had age limits or "21+" notices, leaving content accessible to underage youth. Text at the bottom reads "Learn more: link in caption." Rutgers Health School of Public Health logo. The background is a dark, blurred photo of gummy candies and cannabis flower.
@rutgerssph.bsky.socialSep 23, 2026, 3:59 PM

As New Jersey’s academic public health hub, #RutgersSPH works closely with NJDOH on research, education, workforce development, and community health initiatives. Next week, we’re excited to welcome Commissioner Raynard E. Washington, PhD, MPH, and NJDOH leaders to continue building our partnership.

Portrait of New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Raynard E. Washington smiling, wearing a dark suit and striped tie, with the U.S. and New Jersey flags behind him. Text reads: “School News & Updates. New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Raynard E. Washington, PhD, MPH, to Visit Rutgers School of Public Health.” The Rutgers Health School of Public Health logo appears at the bottom.
@rutgerssph.bsky.socialSep 18, 2026, 7:08 PM

RISES — Rutgers Health Institute for Scientific Excellence in Sexual and Gender Minority Health and Well-Being, directed by Tamara Taggart — held its Fall 2026 Hub Meeting at #RutgersSPH. Co-leaders refined the strategic plan, set priorities, and planned the pilot award program and launch event.

Tamara Taggart, director of RISES, speaks while seated at a conference table, gesturing slightly as she talks. Two attendees are visible from behind in the foreground — one with light hair in a blue patterned blouse, one in a blue plaid shirt — with open laptops and papers on the table in front of them.A university classroom with rows of red chairs and light wood tables. About nine people sit near the front with open laptops and coffee, facing a presenter standing at a podium. Two wall-mounted screens display a slide titled "Review Hub Co-Lead Roles," listing strategic plan review, initiatives supporting the Institute's mission, building awareness and partnerships, and the Community Partners and Translation Group.
@rutgerssph.bsky.socialSep 15, 2026, 7:33 PM

During #HispanicHeritageMonth, #RutgersSPH honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. The diversity of our people, experiences, and perspectives is our greatest strength and drives our commitment to achieving health equity for all.
Hear from our community ⬇️

Rafael E. Pérez-Figueroa in academic regalia beside a School of Public Health banner. Quote: "At the Rutgers School of Public Health, we are proud of the many Hispanic and Latino students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners whose work advances research, education, practice, and policy to improve the health of our communities." Rafael E. Pérez-Figueroa, MD, MPH, Associate Dean for Community Engagement, Population Health, and Global Public Health.Zorimar Rivera-Núñez smiling in a blue blazer. Quote: "Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate our communities, our contributions, and the perspectives we bring to public health. I am committed to mentoring students and helping them recognize that their experiences and perspectives are strengths that can shape the future of public health." Zorimar Rivera-Núñez, PhD, MS, Assistant Professor, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology.Michelle M. Ruidíaz-Santiago smiling. Quote: "In public health, we know that strong communities are key to health and well-being. By celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the strengths that sustain our communities and the partnerships that help create opportunities for all of us to thrive." Michelle M. Ruidíaz-Santiago, Executive Assistant, Department of Health Behavior, Society, and Policy.Bryan Balarezo in a shirt and tie in front of a colorful quilt. Quote: "For me, Hispanic Heritage Month is a reminder that many of us come from the same communities we aim to serve. Let us take those experiences and combine them with our education, research, and passion to create change that prevents health inequities." Bryan Balarezo, Master of Public Health Student, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology.