The Department of Health Promotion and Behavior educates future public health professionals in the social and behavioral aspects of public health and in the prevention of health-related problems and conditions. Faculty, students and staff in the department study the underlying factors influencing health in order to create multilevel interventions that positively impact that health and well-being at individual, group, organizational, and community levels.
What’s in it for me? People more likely to help the environment when it benefits them
Framing cleanup efforts as a way to meet people, exercise can boost pro-environmental behaviors People might be more inclined to keep their community clean if they believe it benefits them
Student Spotlight: Helen DuPree serves as both student and educator in the classroom
Helen DuPree knows what it means to be a successful student. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English, a Master of Arts in Teaching in Health and Physical Education
Improving e-bike safety through data and community insights
Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Awards General Application Grant to the University of Georgia College of Public Health. The College of Public Health is pleased to announce it has received
Department Contact
Health Promotion & Behavior
Department Head
UGA Foundation Professor of Human Health
131 Wright Hall, Health Sciences Campus, 100 Foster Road, Athens, GA 30602
Office: 706.542.4953
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Health Promotion & Behavior
Student Services Associate
Graduate Program Administrator
128 Wright Hall, Health Sciences Campus, 100 Foster Road, Athens, GA 30602
Office: (706) 542-3313
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Health Promotion & Behavior
Administrative Coordinator
127B Wright Hall, Health Sciences Campus, 100 Foster Road, Athens, GA 30602
Office: (706) 542-3164
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