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* Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, RD - Author, "The SuperFoodsRx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients"<ref>http://www.wendybazilian.com/book.html Bazilian, Wendy "The SuperFoodsRx Diet"</ref>
* Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, RD - Author, "The SuperFoodsRx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients"<ref>http://www.wendybazilian.com/book.html Bazilian, Wendy "The SuperFoodsRx Diet"</ref>
* Lee Berk, DrPH, MPH - Researcher of the connection between laughter and health<ref>http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090417084115.htm</ref>; Associate professor, School of Allied Health Professions, Loma Linda University
* Hans Diehl, DrHSc, MPH, FACN, CNS - Director of Lifestyle Medicine Institute; Founder of and speaker for Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP)<ref>http://www.chipusa.org/about_hans.html</ref>
* Hans Diehl, DrHSc, MPH, FACN, CNS - Director of Lifestyle Medicine Institute; Founder of and speaker for Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP)<ref>http://www.chipusa.org/about_hans.html</ref>
* Don Hall, DrPH, CHES - Founder and CEO of Wellsource, Inc., a health risk assessment solutions and wellness systems company.<ref>http://www.wellsource.com/page.php#page_52</ref>
* Don Hall, DrPH, CHES - Founder and CEO of Wellsource, Inc., a health risk assessment solutions and wellness systems company.<ref>http://www.wellsource.com/page.php#page_52</ref>

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Loma Linda University
School of Public Health
Loma Linda University School of Public Health logo
Loma Linda University School of Public Health
TypePrivate
Established1948[1]
AffiliationSeventh-day Adventist Church
PresidentRichard H. Hart, MD, DrPH[2]
ProvostRonald L. Carter, PhD[3]
DeanDavid T. Dyjack, DrPH, CIH[4]
Location
Loma Linda
,
California
,
United States
CampusSuburban
ColorsRegent Red and Platinum Gray   
Websitehttp://www.llu.edu/public-health
Accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
Loma Linda University School of Public Health

The Loma Linda University School of Public Health offers degrees in environmental and occupational health, epidemiology and biostatistics, global health, health policy and management, health promotion and education, and nutrition.

History

The School of Public Health started as the School of Tropical and Preventive Medicine in 1948. The School officially became the School of Public Health in 1967 [1].

Departments

The School of Public Health academic departments include:

  • Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Epidemiology and Biostatistics
  • Global Health
  • Health Policy and Management
  • Health Promotion and Education
  • Nutrition

Degrees

The School offers many degrees including:

  • Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH)
  • Post-Baccalaureate Certificates
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Master of Public Health (MPH)
  • Master of Science (MS)
  • Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH)
  • Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Distance education

The School of Public Health is known for its programs in Russia, Peru, Guam, Hawaii, and elsewhere. In addition to these off-campus programs, the office of distance learning also offers online programs[5]:

  • Master of Public Health (MPH) in Health Education
  • Master of Public Health (MPH) in Public Health Practice
  • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Tobacco-Control Methods

Centers

  • Adventist Health Studies
  • Center for Health Promotion
  • Center for Health Research
  • Center for Public Health Preparedness
  • Health Research Consulting Group

Accreditation

The School of Public Health is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health and has maintained that status since 1967[6].

Notable alumni

  • Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, RD - Author, "The SuperFoodsRx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients"[7]
  • Lee Berk, DrPH, MPH - Researcher of the connection between laughter and health[8]; Associate professor, School of Allied Health Professions, Loma Linda University
  • Hans Diehl, DrHSc, MPH, FACN, CNS - Director of Lifestyle Medicine Institute; Founder of and speaker for Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP)[9]
  • Don Hall, DrPH, CHES - Founder and CEO of Wellsource, Inc., a health risk assessment solutions and wellness systems company.[10]
  • Ernie Medina, Jr., DrPH - Co-Founder and CEO of XRtainment Zone, a family fun and wellness center[11]
  • David R. WIlliams, MPH, PhD - Florence and Laura Norman Professor of Public Health at the Harvard School of Public Health; Executive Director, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Commission to Build a Healthier America; Altarum Institute Distinguished Scholar [12]

External links

References

  1. ^ a b Loma Linda University School of Public Health - About
  2. ^ President
  3. ^ Provost
  4. ^ Meet the Dean
  5. ^ http://www.llu.edu/public-health/dl/index.page School of Public Health Distance Learning
  6. ^ http://www.ceph.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3406 CEPH Accredited Schools
  7. ^ http://www.wendybazilian.com/book.html Bazilian, Wendy "The SuperFoodsRx Diet"
  8. ^ http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090417084115.htm
  9. ^ http://www.chipusa.org/about_hans.html
  10. ^ http://www.wellsource.com/page.php#page_52
  11. ^ http://www.xrtainmentzone.com/profile_medina.html
  12. ^ http://blog.altarum.org/?page_id=385

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