Ph.D., Yale University, New Haven, CT, 2016
Fulbright Scholar, Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Australia, 2010
M.P.H., Columbia University, New York, NY, 2010
B.S., Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY, 2007
Dr. Karl Minges is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Research in the School of Health Sciences. A health services researcher, he has expertise in improving health systems through quality measurement, organizational behavior change, and in the evaluation of medical device interventions. Cited 2500 times, Dr. Minges is author of over 60 publications in leading journals including JAMA, JAMA Internal Medicine, the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, and Health Psychology, among others. He is also the principal investigator of the first National Institutes of Health grant to be awarded to the University of New Haven. In 2021, he received the Faculty Recognition Award for his outstanding service, research, and teaching to the University. In January 2023, Dr. Minges’ leadership and contributions to public health were highlighted in Connecticut Magazine’s “40 Under 40” recognition. He also received the University’s Research Excellence award in 2023 and was selected as a University Research Scholar, an appointment that will last through 2026. Dr. Minges earned his Ph.D. at Yale University in 2016, his MPH degree at Columbia University in 2010, and was a Fulbright Scholar to Australia.
Castro-Dominguez, Y. S., Wang, Y., Minges, K. E., McNamara, R. L., Spertus, J. A., Dehmer, G. J., Messenger, J. C., Lavin, K., Anderson, C., Blankinship, K., Mercado, N., Clary, J. M., Osborne, A. D., Curtis, J. P., & Cavender, M. A. (2021). “Predicting In-Hospital Mortality in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention”. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, S0735-1097(21)04934-2.
Prutkin, J. M., Wang, Y., Escudero, C. A., Stephenson, E. A., Minges, K. E., Curtis, J. P., & Hsu, J. C. (2021). “Defibrillation Safety Margin Testing in Patients With Congenital Heart Disease: Results From the NCDR”. JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology, S2405-500X(21)00213-9
See MoreAnnapureddy, A., Henien, S., Wang, Y., Minges, K., Ross, J., Spatz, E., Desai, N., Peterson, P., Masoudi, F., Curtis, J. (2020). "Association Between Industry Payments to Physicians and Device Selection in ICD Implantation." JAMA, 324(17), 1755-1764.
Hyman, M., Bao, H., Curtis, J., Minges, K., Schaller, R., Birgersdotter-Green, U., Marchlinski, F., Hsu, J. (2020). "Comparison of left ventricular lead upgrade vs continued medical care among patients eligible for cardiac resynchronization therapy at the time of defibrillator generator replacement: Predictors of left ventricular lead upgrade and associations with long-term outcomes." Heart Rhythm, 17(11), 1878-1886.
Feldman, D. A., Shroff, A. R., Bao, H., Curtis, J. P., Minges, K., Ardati, A. K. (2020). "Stent selection among patients with chronic kidney disease: Results from the NCDR CathPCI Registry." Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, 29(6), 1213-1221. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccd.28698
Higgins, A., Bjerre, J., Parzynski, C., Minges, K., Ahmad, T., Desai, N., Enriquez, A., Spatz, E., Friedman, D., Curtis, J., Hlatky, M., Freeman, J. (2020). "Comparison of Mortality and Readmission in Non-Ischemic Versus Ischemic Cardiomyopathy After Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Implantation." American Journal of Cardiology (133), 116-125
Saad, M., Tobolski, J., Kolte, D., Wang, Y., Minges, K., Hira, R., Curtis, J., Abbott, J. (2020). "Duration of P2Y12 inhibitor Prescription After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients on Oral Anticoagulants." American Journal of Cardiology (133), 182-184.
Higgins, A., Annapureddy, A., Wang, Y., Minges, K., Lampert, R., Rosenfeld, L., Jacoby, D., Curtis, J., Miller, E., Freeman, J. (2020). "Survival Following Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Implantation in Patients with Amyloid Cardiomyopathy." Journal of the American Heart Association, 9(18), doi: 10.1161/JAHA.120.016038
Prutkin, J., Wang, Y., Escudero, C., Stephenson, E., Minges, K., Curtis, J., Hsu, J. (2020). "Prevalence, predictors and complications with defibrillation threshold testing in pediatric patients: Results from the NCDR." International Journal of Cardiology (305), 44-49.
Madias, C., Parzynski, C., Burrows, A., Minges, K., Curtis, J., Doukky, R. (2020). "Utilization Effects of the Affordable Care Act on Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Therapy." Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 74(14), 1714-1717.
Minges, K., Campbell Britton, M., Clark, B. W., Ouellet, G. M., Hodshon, B., Chaudhry, S. I. (2019). "Hospital Readmission from Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs): Perspectives of Hospital and SNF Providers." Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 20(8), 1050-1051. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jamda.2019.03.005
Kawata, H., Bao, H., Curtis, J. P., Minges, K., Mitiku, T., Birgersdotter-Green, U., Feld, G. K., Hsu, J. C. (2019). "Cardiac Resynchronization Defibrillator Therapy for Nonspecific Intraventricular Conduction Delay Versus Right Bundle Branch Block." Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 73(24), 3082-3099. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2019.04.025
Desai, N., Udell, J., Wang, Y., Spatz, E., Dharmarajan, K., Ahmad, T., Julien, H., Annapureddy, A., Goyal, A., de Lemos, J., Masoudi, F., Bhatt, D., Minges, K., Krumholz, H., Curtis, J. (2019). "Trends in performance and opportunities for improvement on a composite measure of acute myocardial infarction care: findings from the National Cardiovascular Data Registry." Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, 12(3), e004983.
Annapureddy, A., Murugiah, K., Minges, K., Chui, P. W., Desai, N., Curtis, J. P. (2018). "Industry Payments to Cardiologists: An Analysis of the Open Payments Program from 2014 to 2016." Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, 11(12), e005016.
Minges, K., Bikdeli, B., Wang, Y., Attaran, R. R., Krumholz, H. M. (2018). "National and Regional Trends in Deep Vein Thrombosis Hospitalization Rates, Discharge Disposition, and Outcomes for Medicare Beneficiaries." The American journal of medicine, 131(10), 1200-1208.
Baskar, S., Bao, H., Minges, K., Spar, D. S., Czosek, R. J. (2018). "Characteristics and Outcomes of Pediatric Patients Who Undergo Placement of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators." Circulation: Arrhythmia and electrophysiology, 11(9), e006542.
Desai, N. R., Bourdillon, P. M., Parzynski, C. S., Brindis, R. G., Spatz, E. S., Masters, C., Minges, K., Peterson, P., Masoudi, F. A., Oetgen, W. J., Buxton, A., Zipes, D. P., Curtis, J. P. (2018). "Association of the US Department of Justice Investigation of Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators and Devices Not Meeting the Medicare National Coverage Determination, 2007-2015." JAMA, 320(1), 63-71.
Rosenberg, A., Campbell Britton, M., Feder, S., Minges, K., Hodshon, B., Chaudhry, S. I., Jenq, G. Y., Emerson, B. L. (2018). "A taxonomy and cultural analysis of intra-hospital patient transfers." Research in Nursing & Health.
Goldsweig, A. M., Wang, Y., Forrest, J. K., Cleman, M. W., Minges, K., Mangi, A. A., Aronow, H. D., Krumholz, H. M., Curtis, J. P. (2018). "Ventricular septal rupture complicating acute myocardial infarction: Incidence, treatment, and outcomes among Medicare beneficiaries 1999-2014." Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions.
Gawel, M., Emerson, B., Giuliano, Jr, J. S., Rosenberg, A., Minges, K., Feder, S., Violano, P., Morrell, P., Petersen, J., Christison-Lagay, E., Auerbach, M. (2018). "A Qualitative Study of Multidisciplinary Providers' Experiences with the Transfer Process for Injured Children and Ideas for Improvement." Pediatric Emergency Care, 34(2), 125-131.
Badri, M., Shapiro, T., Wang, Y., Minges, K., Curtis, J. P., Gray, W. A. (2018). "Adoption of the transradial approach for percutaneous coronary intervention and rates of vascular complications following transfemoral procedures: Insights from NCDR." Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions.
Britton, M. C., Ouellet, G. M., Minges, K., Gawel, M., Hodshon, B., Chaudhry, S. I. (2017). "Care Transitions Between Hospitals and Skilled Nursing Facilities: Perspectives of Sending and Receiving Providers." Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety, 43(11), 565-572.
Clark, B., Baron, K., Tynan-McKiernan, K., Britton, M., Minges, K., Chaudhry, S. (2017). "Perspectives of Clinicians at Skilled Nursing Facilities on 30-Day Hospital Readmissions: A Qualitative Study." Journal of Hospital Medicine, 12(8), 632-638.
Minges, K., Herrin, J., Fiorilli, P. N., Curtis, J. P. (2017). "Development and validation of a simple risk score to predict 30-day readmission after percutaneous coronary intervention in a cohort of Medicare patients." Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, 89(6), 955-963.
Minges, K., Whittemore, R., Weinzimer, S. A., Irwin, M. L., Redeker, N. S., Grey, M. (2017). "Correlates of overweight and obesity in 5529 adolescents with type 1 diabetes: The T1D Exchange Clinic Registry." Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 126, 68-78.
Stetson, B., Minges, K., Richardson, C. R. (2017). "New directions for diabetes prevention and management in behavioral medicine." Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 40(1), 127-144.
Goldstein, C. M., Minges, K., Schoffman, D. E., Cases, M. G. (2017). "Preparing tomorrow's behavioral medicine scientists and practitioners: a survey of future directions for education and training." Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 40(1), 214-226.
Minges, K., Strait, K. M., Owen, N., Dunstan, D. W., Camhi, S. M., Lichtman, J., Geda, M., Dreyer, R. P., Bueno, H., Beltrame, J. F., Curtis, J. P., Krumholz, H. M. (2017). "Gender differences in physical activity following acute myocardial infarction in adults: A prospective, observational study." European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 24(2), 192-203.
Whittemore, R., Liberti, L. S., Jeon, S., Chao, A., Minges, K., Murphy, K., Grey, M. (2016). "Efficacy and implementation of an Internet psychoeducational program for teens with type 1 diabetes." Pediatric Diabetes, 17(8), 567-575.
Minges, K., Whittemore, R., Chao, A. M., Jefferson, V., Murphy, K. M., Grey, M. (2016). "Clinical, Psychosocial, and Demographic Factors Are Associated With Overweight and Obesity in Early Adolescent Girls With Type 1 Diabetes." The Diabetes Educator, 42(5), 538-48.
Minges, K., Redeker, N. S. (2016). "Delayed school start times and adolescent sleep: A systematic review of the experimental evidence." Sleep Medicine Reviews, 28, 86-95.
Bikdeli, B., Wang, Y., Minges, K., Desai, N. R., Kim, N., Desai, M. M., Spertus, J. A., Masoudi, F. A., Nallamothu, B. K., Goldhaber, S. Z., Krumholz, H. M. (2016). "Vena Caval Filter Utilization and Outcomes in Pulmonary Embolism: Medicare Hospitalizations From 1999 to 2010." Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 67(9), 1027-35.
Chao, A. M., Minges, K., Park, C., Dumser, S., Murphy, K. M., Grey, M., Whittemore, R. (2016). "General Life and Diabetes-Related Stressors in Early Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes." Journal of Pediatric Healthcare, 30(2), 133-42.
Minges, K., Chao, A. M., Irwin, M. L., Owen, N., Park, C., Whittemore, R., Salmon, J. (2016). "Classroom Standing Desks and Sedentary Behavior: A Systematic Review." Pediatrics, 137(2), e20153087.
Desai, N. R., Parzynski, C. S., Krumholz, H. M., Minges, K., Messenger, J. C., Nallamothu, B. K., Curtis, J. P. (2015). "Patterns of Institutional Review of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Appropriateness and the Effect on Quality of Care and Clinical Outcomes." JAMA Internal Medicine, 175(12), 1988-90.
Fiorilli, P. N., Minges, K., Herrin, J., Messenger, J. C., Ting, H. H., Nallamothu, B. K., Lipner, R. S., Hess, B. J., Holmboe, E. S., Brennan, J. J., Curtis, J. P. (2015). "Association of Physician Certification in Interventional Cardiology With In-Hospital Outcomes of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention." Circulation, 132(19), 1816-24.
Minges, K., Bikdeli, B., Wang, Y., Kim, N., Curtis, J. P., Desai, M. M., Krumholz, H. M. (2015). "National Trends in Pulmonary Embolism Hospitalization Rates and Outcomes for Adults Aged ≥65 Years in the United States (1999 to 2010)." The American Journal of Cardiology, 116(9), 1436-42.
Minges, K., Owen, N., Salmon, J., Chao, A., Dunstan, D. W., Whittemore, R. (2015). "Reducing youth screen time: qualitative metasynthesis of findings on barriers and facilitators." Health Psychology, 34(4), 381-97.
Minges, K., Chao, A., Nam, S., Grey, M., Whittemore, R. (2015). "Weight status, gender, and race/ethnicity: are there differences in meeting recommended health behavior guidelines for adolescents?" The Journal of School Nursing, 31(2), 135-45.
Whittemore, R., Chao, A., Jang, M., Minges, K., Park, C. (2014). "Methods for knowledge synthesis: an overview." Heart & Lung, 43(5), 453-61.
Lipska, K. J., Ross, J. S., Wang, Y., Inzucchi, S. E., Minges, K., Karter, A. J., Huang, E. S., Desai, M. M., Gill, T. M., Krumholz, H. M. (2014). "National trends in US hospital admissions for hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia among Medicare beneficiaries, 1999 to 2011." JAMA Internal Medicine, 174(7), 1116-24.
Chao, A., Whittemore, R., Minges, K., Murphy, K. M., Grey, M. (2014). "Self-management in early adolescence and differences by age at diagnosis and duration of type 1 diabetes." The Diabetes Educator, 40(2), 167-77.
Minges, K., Magliano, D. J., Owen, N., Daly, R. M., Salmon, J., Shaw, J. E., Zimmet, P. Z., Dunstan, D. W. (2013). "Associations of strength training with impaired glucose metabolism: the AusDiab Study." Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 45(2), 299-303.
Minges, K., Whittemore, R., Grey, M. (2013). "Overweight and obesity in youth with type 1 diabetes." Annual Review of Nursing Research, 31, 47-69.
Minges, K., Zimmet, P., Magliano, D. J., Dunstan, D. W., Brown, A., Shaw, J. E. (2011). "Diabetes prevalence and determinants in Indigenous Australian populations: A systematic review." Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 93(2), 139-49.
Minges, K., Cormick, G., Unglik, E., Dunstan, D. W. (2011). "Evaluation of a resistance training program for adults with or at risk of developing diabetes: an effectiveness study in a community setting." The International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 8, 50.
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Karl Minges, associate professor of public health, comments on Idaho’s Southwest District Health's decision to ban COVID-19 shots and the impact on the community.
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Karl Minges, associate professor of public health, discusses some of the reasons overdose deaths are down for those who have substance abuse issues.
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Karl Minges, associate professor of public health, discusses why the World Health Organization declared the increasing spread of the Mpox virus a global health emergency.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor of public health, discusses the new federal eligibility requirements for families to continue HUSKY A health care benefits that may cause thousands to lose coverage.
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Karl Minges, an assistant professor of public health, says about Cancer Moonshot, 'By giving the money to the institutes, it's sort of available as public funding for researchers to access, and anytime that's the case, there's an imperative, whether it's a clinical trial or it's a an observational study, that the results are in the public domain, so that can be then subsumed by other countries outside of the United States who face similar issues.'
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Karl Minges, assistant professor of public health, discusses a recent study of the effects of drinking alcohol while on an airplane has on your heart and blood oxygen, including on young, healthy adults.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor of public health, discusses the second incident in Connecticut of a school administrator accused of sexually assaulting a minor.
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Karl Minges, associate professor of public health, discusses the case of a woman facing charges for practicing as a registered nurse without a license and for identity theft.
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Karl Minges, associate professor of public health, discusses the importance of hydration and sun protection as summer temperatures have arrived.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor of public health, discusses the decision made by the CDC isolation guidelines for COVID-19 and the concern from a public health standpoint.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor of public health, discusses some symptoms a child may exhibit that would keep them home from school when sick.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor of public health, discusses the economic pressures on hospital administrators who may be forced to cut healthcare services to their facilities.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor of public health, discusses cold and flu season and gives some helpful advice on what to do when sick.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor of public health, discusses the effectiveness of some nasal decongestants, following a recent panel ruling by the Food and Drug Administration.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor of public health, discusses a finding by the Food and Drug Administration on the ineffectiveness of decongestants that contain phenylephrine.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor of public health, discusses how people may try to self-medicate to cope with the trauma of losing a child.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor of public health, discusses the rise in teenagers vaping, which may contain chemicals that are linked to lung disease and cancer.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of the Department of Population Health and Leadership, comments on the idea of doctors and nurses wearing body cameras, similar to the type police officers wear, to increase accountability in patient care.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of the Department of Population Health and Leadership, discusses some risks when swimming in water with high bacteria levels, after several beaches in Connecticut were closed.
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Lorenzo Boyd, Ph.D., and Karl Minges, Ph.D., discuss a federal grant the Lee College and the School of Health Sciences received to track where gun violence is happening and the trauma centers where victims are treated in an effort to help de-escalate and prevent these situations.
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Lorenzo Boyd, Ph.D. and Karl Minges, Ph.D. discuss a federal grant jointly shared by the School of Health Sciences and Lee College to help curb gun violence and analyze how to break the cycle of gun-related incidents over the next two years, focusing on healthcare providers, police, and the community.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of the Department of Population Health and Leadership, says some faculty members are creating an environment to help address the loneliness and anxiety some students have experienced since the start of the pandemic in 2020.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of the Department of Population Health and Leadership, says once the federal government no longer covers the cost of COVID-19 tests and treatments on May 11, it will raise concerns for public health.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of the Department of Population Health and Leadership, discusses a U.S. Department of Energy report stating with 'low confidence' that COVID could have leaked from a lab in China.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of the Department of Population Health and Leadership, comments on the need to understand why so many nurses are leaving the profession.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of the Department of Population Health and Leadership, discusses the possibility that COVID-19 was leaked from a lab in China, pointing out that the origins of the virus might never be known.
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Whether he is inspiring his students in the classroom or conducting critical research, Karl Minges, Ph.D., MPH, is making an important impact in the field of public health. Connecticut Magazine has included him in its 2023 “40 Under 40” list of leaders who are inspiring others and making important contributions to their fields.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of the Department of Population Health and Leadership, talks about the CDC and Connecticut state health officials' recommendations for wearing a face mask in public spaces indoors to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.
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The recipient of a $70,000 grant from the Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, the University is purchasing state-of-the-art dental equipment that will provide important hands-on learning opportunities for students while increasing access to critical dental care for local underserved populations.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of the Department of Population Health and Leadership, is one of the “40 Under 40” recognized for his talent and innovation in his field.
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Karl Minges, chair and assistant professor of the Department of Population Health and Leadership, says the recent increase in Covid cases is directly tied to the record number of people traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Karl Minges, chair and assistant professor of the Department of Population Health & Leadership discusses several reasons why there is a shortage of Amoxicillin at this time of the year.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of Health Administration and Policy, and director of the Master of Public Health Program, talks about the government's decision to stop funding the COVID-19 vaccine shots.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of Health Sciences Administration and Policy, along with 50 of his students, attended an interactive session with U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy that examined mental health challenges and social anxiety.
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Karl Minges, associate professor and chair of Health Administration and Policy, talks about the state’s settlement with Juul for their marketing and sales practices targeting teens, who may become addicted to nicotine.
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Karl Minges, chair of health administration and policy, comments on why there is a rise in traffic deaths nationally.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about Connecticut’s Safe Haven Law after a premature baby was found on the hood of a car.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, says because there are trace amounts of THC in CBD gummies, it can cause a failed drug test and take weeks before it is out of your system.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, encourages individuals to question your provider if the COVID-19 vaccine was correctly stored before receiving the shot.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about the testing for COVID variants through large-scale systems such as sewage treatment centers.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, says unvaccinated people who had coronavirus may be prone to reinfections as natural immunity wanes faster than that provided by the vaccine.
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Karl Minges, interim deal of the School of Health Sciences, discusses the free test kits being mailed and how long they will last outside in the cold weather.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, gives helpful advice on what to do if you know or suspect you may have contracted COVID while on a trip.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about why telehealth is essential, especially in underserved areas.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, explains the differences between KF94 and KN95 facemasks and the most critical factor in choosing one.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, says some steps can be taken to make a facemask last longer.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, says the multiple layers of a mask provide the best protection against the Omicron variant.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the finite amount of healthcare in the country and to the impact of having to ration care, as has been done earlier in the pandemic.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about the decision to have front-line nurses still reporting to work after testing positive for COVID.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about the number of counterfeit facemasks on the market and some signs to tell if it is fake.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about using good hygiene protocols to keep faculty and students from spreading the virus.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the types of facemasks younger children should be wearing.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, gives helpful advice on following protocols when traveling and COVID is contracted.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, describes the type of masks children should be wearing and why.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, says most COVID tests are covered by insurance, but there are a few reasons why a test might not be covered.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about the importance of getting the second dose of the vaccine and a booster shot when the time comes.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about why the positivity rate has reached the highest levels in months.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, advises taking extra precautions when traveling for the holidays.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, says there is no one causation for the sudden rise in fatalities on the road.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on being cautious about traveling this holiday season where COVID rates are high, and vaccinations are low.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about how to keep children safe from COVID who are not yet eligible for the vaccine.
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Patrick Gourley, assistant professor of economics; Robert Sanders, associate professor and chair of national security; and Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, all discuss the West Haven 2021 Equity Profile Report on homeownership, equity, education, health, and economic disparities.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about the vaccine's effectiveness in Connecticut as the number of reported cases are trending in the right direction.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about the vaccine's safety proven in clinical trials.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, says there is no reason why people can’t get a COVID vaccine booster shot and flu vaccine at the same time.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, discusses the importance of wearing a facemask in public indoor places.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, discusses his study on public health risks related to the pandemic and return-to-school efforts during the crisis.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about the Department of Public Health providing a weekly report of COVID-19 in the sewage lines in New Haven county.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments that the type of transportation and where you go should determine your travel plans with children.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on going back to hand sanitizing, social distancing and wearing a mask to safeguard against the Delta variant.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Science, talks about the recommendation from the Department of Public Health to wear a mask in all indoor venues regardless of vaccination status.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on Connecticut hospital employees who may face termination if they refuse to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Karl Minges, interim dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about the healthcare work force that may face termination if not compliant with getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of Health Administration and Policy, comments on how those that are unvaccinated may still be putting vaccinated people at risk.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of Health Administration and Policy, says demand for the vaccine is down and will not meet the presidential goal for 70% of the country to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of Health Administration and Policy, talks about the possibility for a booster shot.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, comments that if you are vaccinated, it’s pretty safe to do most activities.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of Health Administration and Policy, talks about asking for proof of COVID vaccination and whether or not it is a HIPAA violation.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of Public Health and Administration, comments on the gray area of asking for a vaccine card as proof of vaccination.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of Health Administration and Policy, talks about the need for community leaders to continue to advocate for getting the vaccine.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of Health Administration and Policy, comments that companies requiring employees to be vaccinated may be held liable for adverse effects down the road.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of Health Administration and Policy, comments that the state is at 61% vaccinated, but needs to reach 70% for herd immunity.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of Health Administration and Policy, talks about having patience when trying to book your appointment for vaccination.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, comments that disinfecting surfaces for younger school students should be done out of an abundance of caution and good cleanliness habits.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, comments on the rising number of vaccinated people that will gradually lower the virus transmission.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, explains why adults in their 20s and 30s are seeing a spike in contracting COVID-19 and the variants.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, talks about public health practices continuing even in small gatherings.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, talks about the CDC travel warning and the importance of continuing precautions against the virus.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, and Jessica Holzer, assistant professor and program director for undergraduate public health, comments on the importance of getting the vaccine to get ahead of the variants and back to normal.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, talks about how a company may be able to terminate an employee who does not follow protocols or policy regarding the vaccine.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, talks about the transportation authority’s enforcing and educating their employees to uphold work practices related to COVID-19 protocols.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and Chair of Health Administration and Policy, talks about the mixed messages from the CDC regarding masks and gatherings.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, talks about the efficacy rate of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, talks about the shortage of available vaccines and the setbacks causing reinfections.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor of public health and administration, comments that people attending large events will still need to take precautions such as wearing a mask and social distancing.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor of public health and administration, comments that the travel industry may require proof of vaccination before staying at a hotel or traveling on a plane.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor of public health and administration, talks about a new study investigating the benefits for a third dose of the vaccine.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor of public health and administration, talks about double masking and a test to see how well your face mask is working.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of public health administration and policy, comments that social media helps to find vaccine locations, but there is potential for scams and misinformation.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of public health administration and policy, talks about the reason for the decline in the number of COVID cases.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of public health administration and policy, comments on the risks of going to the gym and how to mitigate them.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of public health administration and policy, talks about being indoors and not adhering to the CDC guidelines during the coldest months.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of public health administration and policy, talks about the release of data from the federal government and how it will help health care professionals.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of public health administration and policy, comments on when travel will start up again post-vaccine.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of public health administration and policy, talks about the correlation between reducing nursing staff and improved patient care that could comprise care.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of public health administration and policy, talks about the high risk of transmission as quarantine fatigue sets in.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of public health administration and policy, talks about the social development that is missing for younger children who are not in the classroom.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of public health administration and policy, answers questions about the vaccine and the workplace.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of public health administration and policy, says to contact your physician or health care provider for information on getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of public health administration and policy, comments that the public should look to health leaders for information about the coronavirus in their community.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of public health administration and policy, comments on the safety of the vaccine that doesn’t seem much different than a flu shot.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of public health administration and policy, talks about the Pfizer vaccine, its effectiveness and possible side effects.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of public health administration and policy, talks about the industries and employers that may require the vaccine for their employees.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of public health administration and policy, talks about the hesitancy to take the COVID-19 vaccine may be lower than expected.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of public health administration and policy, talks about the vaccines being available to the public by mid-2021.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of public health administration and policy, talks about when the COVID-19 effects of gatherings from Thanksgiving will appear.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of public health administration and policy, comments that local school districts should decide on in-person classes.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of public health administration and policy, comments that people should take every precaution before traveling, including a flu shot.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of public health administration and policy, talks about how local and state officials need to educate the public about the vaccine.
The Charger Blog
Jacob Fazekas ’22, Alvin Tran, Sc.D., MPH, and Karl Minges, Ph.D., MPH, have been conducting research on important public health issues that suggests a need for further investigation and policy change. They recently shared their findings with a national public health community, and they hope their work leads to meaningful reform.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of public health administration and policy, comments on quarantine fatigue and how it may get worse as the holiday season approaches.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of health administration and policy, comments on those in a high risk group who may attend family gatherings at the holidays.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of health administration and policy, talks about the reason people stock up at the grocery store.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of health administration and policy, comments on players protecting themselves and each other by wearing a mask.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of health administration and policy, comments on the need to be accurate with COVID numbers in sports programs.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of health administration and policy, comments on whether masks should be worn for some winter sports.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor of health administration and policy, comments on traveling for those with high risk health problems.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of health administration and policy, comments on family safety for those with underlying conditions for holiday visits.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of health administration and policy, comments on preventative measures that are keeping numbers low in certain communities.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, talks about safety in family gatherings.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, comments on why cases are increasing.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration, comments on reasons why the coronavirus numbers are going up.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration, comments on the number of coronavirus cases increasing in the State of Connecticut daily.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, comments on the upcoming holiday season amid the pandemic.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, comments on how social distancing will become complicated with colder weather coming.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, and Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comment on why schools need to vary their response to COVID-19, but all should follow specific guidelines when positive tests occur.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, comments that a higher rate of people are willing to have the COVID vaccine than the flu shot.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy and Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, both comment on the research for saliva testing and a vaccine.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, comments on the pod idea for younger children going back to school.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, comments on the safety of having a haircut at home.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration, comments that high school athletes may be reluctant to report COVID-19 symptoms so they can continue to play sports.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, comments on the importance of adhering to public safety guidelines for colleges to open in person classes in the fall.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, comments on different summer activities and the risk of exposure to coronavirus.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of administration and policy, comments on how hair salons can lower the risk of infection.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, comments how contact tracing can be helpful in limiting the risk of spreading the virus.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, answers questions for road trip travelers this summer.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, talks about the need for masks and social distancing when traveling.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, comments on the transmission rates and protocols for sports teams traveling in high risk areas of the country in the fall.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, comments on the various aspects of why Connecticut has been containing the coronavirus better that other states.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, comments on how wearing face masks and social distancing has helped reduced the spread of coronavirus.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, comments on the governors of NY, CT and NJ trying to enforce a 14 day quarantine for visitors to the region from hot spot states.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, comments on the effectiveness of the governor’s policy.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, analyzes the testimony on the various aspects of the coronavirus.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair, health administration and policy, discusses the importance of testing to identify the true rate of infection of coronavirus.
The Charger Blog
Professor Karl Minges and his public health students are studying the coronavirus pandemic in real time, and he’s finding innovative ways to keep students connected during this time of online learning and social distancing.
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Following a decision by Congress to fund gun violence prevention research for the first time in 20 years, the University of New Haven hosted a roundtable discussion to address how the money should be allocated, bringing together experts, local and state leaders, and advocates.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of Health Administration and Policy, participated in a roundtable discussion with Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro on gun violence prevention research here at the University of New Haven.
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Karl E. Minges, assistant professor and program director of the Master of Public Health program, joins Cathy Lewis to discuss research on gun violence prevention one month after a mass shooting in Virginia Beach.
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Karl E Minges, assistant professor and program director of the Master of Public Health program, explains how students from the School of Health Sciences are now exploring blockchain technology to solve industry problems. .
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As part of an innovative capstone experience, students worked with a leading healthcare company to examine how blockchain – a complex database of digitized "blocks" that store information – could address many of the challenges facing the healthcare industry.
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Karl E. Minges, assistant professor and director of the Master of Public Health program at the University of New Haven, comments on Rep. Rosa DeLauro’s call for funding to research gun violence as a public health emergency.
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Karl Minges, an assistant professor and director of the University of New Haven’s Master of Public Health program, called gun violence "one of the most pressing public health problems."
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Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, held a press conference to discuss the needed focus on gun violence. Karl Minges, assistant professor of health administration and policy, notes that if experts can learn more about the basics, it would be a great step for gun violence prevention.
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Karl Minges, assistant professor of health administration and policy, says that gun deaths are preventable and that there are still many questions that can be researched to help with prevention of future deaths.