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.
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
UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of April 2022: Violence prevention researcher Pamela Orpinas’ project, with UGA colleague Joon Choi, which partners with clergy
One third of Georgia roadway deaths in 2020 occurred in rural counties, according to a new report from researchers at the University of Georgia. Of the total of 1,587 roadway
Dean's Office, Office of Research & Faculty Affairs, Health Promotion & Behavior, Institute of Gerontology,
Senior Associate Dean for Research & Faculty Affairs
Professor & Interim Department Head
Interim Director, Institute of Gerontology
104B Rhodes Hall, Health Sciences Campus, Athens, GA 30602
Office: 706.542.1155
Fax: 706.542.6730
heckman@uga.edu
