Campus Resources
PHCOM
General Public Health
Professors
Social Determinants of Health
100

This is where you can go to get counseling services, physicals, and massage therapy

Retriever Integrated Health

100

What year is the PHCOM vice president in?

Sophomore

100

What is the term for staying away from people who are sick to avoid getting infected?

Quarantine

100

Which professor teaches pbhl 280 (Global Health and Disease)

Professor Anushka

100

This refers to the availability and affordability of nutritious foods, which plays a key role in preventing chronic diseases and promoting better health.

What is food security?

200

This UMBC center connects students to service learning opportunities on and off campus

Shriver Center 

200

How many events do you have to attend to get a graduation cord? 

3

200

What simple hygiene is considered the most important/effective way to stop the spread of germs and infections?

Hand washing

200

Who is the head of the public health department?

Professor Birger

200

This factor encompasses a person's ability to access quality medical care, including preventative services, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.

What is healthcare access and quality?

300

This umbc center is a great tool when it comes to writing public health papers! 

Library/ Writing Center

300

How many officers are there on the Eboard?

6

300

Federal health insurance for anyone age 65 and older, and some people under 65 with certain disabilities or conditions.

Medicare

300

Which professor got all their degrees (Bachelors, masters, phD) from UMD?

Dr. Chu


300

This term refers to the ability of individuals to obtain, process, and understand basic health information needed to make appropriate health decisions, and it is strongly influenced by education level.

Health Literacy

400

Where is the Career Center located: a center connecting students to professional opportunities, helping with resumes, interviews and job searches?

Math/psych 2nd floor

400

Which PHCOM eboard member has been in the club for the longest time

Emmanuella

400

This U.S. government agency, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is responsible for protecting public health by controlling and preventing disease, injury, and disability. It conducts research and provides guidelines for health practices.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

400

Who is the professor for our internship class?

Professor Birger

400

This SDOH refers to the availability of resources to meet daily needs, such as food, clothing, and housing, as well as access to emergency services and financial resources.

economic stability

500

This is where the Mindspa is located to help students relax and destress.

Center for well being  

500

 How many events did we host last semester?

9
500

What term describes the practice of tracking the spread of diseases to identify patterns, causes etc?

Epidemiology

500

What professor is part of a UMBC team that won a $3.4 million dollar NIH grant.

Dr. Nayak

500

These environmental factors, such as safe housing, clean air, and access to green spaces, are vital for promoting physical and mental well-being. 




physical and built environments

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