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.
The UGA College of Public Health had a lot to celebrate during UGA’s 2025 Honors Week. This week is an opportunity to recognize outstanding students, faculty and staff, and to
UGA Researchers develop tool to address, quantify farmers’ barriers to care Farming is a demanding job, and mental health challenges often go unspoken in the community. To better understand these
Emily Townsend pursues public health through three degree programs University of Georgia College of Public Health doctoral student Emily Townsend came to campus with a knack for biology and chemistry
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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