Inadequate physical activity is costing Americans thousands, and according to a new study from the University of Georgia and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the cost keeps rising. The
As a kid growing up outside of Atlanta, Gibril Njie (MPH ’11, DrPH ’21) was a lot of things—curious, bookish, a math lover, but also a talented athlete and sports
The College of Public Health has welcomed nine new faculty this fall. Join us as we get to know Andrew Kiselica, Magnolia Hernandez, Renato Ferreira Leitao Azevedo, Jacob Harth, Chao
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Joel Lee. Dr. Lee was a founding leader of the University of Georgia College of Public Health and
Before 2020, few people knew much about epidemiology or how scientists model diseases to predict and curb their impacts. But as the COVID-19 pandemic dragged on, politicians, local leaders, and
Public health professionals gathered for the 2023 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo in Atlanta, November 12-15. This year’s program focused on building public health capacity and addressing
As the 2022-2023 academic year draws to a close, the UGA College of Public Health is pleased to recognize more than 70 dedicated faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members
UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of April 2023: Lisa Renzi-Hammond, director of the Institute of Gerontology, discussed the right cognitive age to retire
UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of January 2023: Christina Proctor, clinical assistant professor of help promotion and behavior, spoke to WALB News on
UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of September 2022: Andrea Swartzendruber, associate professor of epidemiology & biostatistics, was quoted and her project, CPC Map,
Originally published in the Summer 2022 issue of Georgia Magazine. Youth substance abuse is a serious public health concern. According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, overdose deaths
As both a Doctor of Public Health student and Community Impact Director for the American Heart Association, Kristi Sprowl is passionate about supporting communities that aren’t always at the table
In celebration of UGA Honors Week and the end of the 2021-2022 academic year, the College of Public Health recognized more than 70 dedicated faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community
As a Doctor of Public Health student at the UGA College of Public Health, Maria Hinson Tobin has been able to broaden and enrich the knowledge and expertise she leans
In the two months since George Khalil’s first deployment, the situation had drastically changed. The University of Georgia alum and part-time professor normally has a desk job at the Centers
In celebration of UGA Honors Week and end of the 2020 Spring Semester, the College of Public Health and its various units recognized more than 45 amazing students, nine dedicated
When it comes to charting a career path, Brittani Harmon knows how important it is to be exposed to new opportunities as a student. As a high school student in
UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of December 2019: A team of researchers led by Charles Easley, an assistant professor of environmental health science,
Ahead of the 2019 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo, faculty and students at the University of Georgia College of Public Health are gearing up to share their
