75% of teens aren’t getting recommended daily exercise
Three out of every four teens aren’t getting enough exercise, and this lack is even more pronounced among female students. But new research from the University of Georgia suggests improving
CPH In the Media: February 2022 Roundup
UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of February 2022: Andrea Swartzendruber, reproductive health expert and associate professor of epidemiology & biostatisticsprovided context on how
CPH In the Media: December 2021 Roundup
UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of December 2021: A study by environmental health science researchers Clayton Edenfield and Chas Easley exploring the impacts
Childhood trauma increases risk of opioid abuse
Young adults who experienced trauma in childhood are more at risk for misusing prescription opioids, according to new research from the University of Georgia. The study, which was recently published
CPH In the Media: October 2021 Roundup
UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of October 2021: Doctoral student Ash Warnock’s study on stimulant abuse among college students was covered by U.S. News
High-risk individuals favor doctor’s offices for vaccines
The ongoing wave of new COVID-19 infections and recent booster recommendations have made the need for efficient distribution of COVID-19 vaccines even more urgent, particularly for high-risk individuals with chronic
CPH In the Media: July 2021 Roundup
UGA College of Public Health news and media mentions for the month of July 2021: Rebecca Wells, clinical assistant professor of health promotion and behavior, spoke to WUGA-FM about “Treasure
Inclusive Excellence
Inclusive Excellence Diversity and inclusive excellence are at the core of College’s identity, and these values are essential to achieving our vision of a healthier, safer, more equitable world for
Committees
Our most current list of CPH members – faculty, staff, and students – assigned to college and university committees. Updated on January 22, 2024. Strategic Planning Committee Members Mumbi Anderson