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Rollins News Center
Communication is a vital aspect of public health, and an important part of our work here at Rollins. Our news center highlights new research, presents findings in accessible ways, and communicates faculty expertise on headline topics.
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Emory Researchers Provide PFAS Exposure Study Participants with Preliminary Findings
Researchers from Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health shared preliminary results of a PFAS exposure study with participants from northwest Georgia on Wednesday evening.
Welcome to the New Rollins School of Public Health Website
The Rollins School of Public Health launched a new website to promote public health education, fight misinformation, and inform the public about research news.
Health Wanted: Health of the Unhoused
This week on Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow and guest Kelly Doran, MD, talk about housing as health care and the policies that can help lift people out of poverty.
Emory Study Finds Molecular Link Between Air Pollution and Pregnancy Risks
A new study by Emory University researchers found exposure to specific tiny particles in air pollution during pregnancy are associated with increased risk of various negative birth outcomes.
Health Wanted: Special Little Treats, Beverage Edition
This week on Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow and guest Amelia Lake, PhD, discuss popular beverages, their health impacts, and the effects of energy drinks on children's health.
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Ask an Expert: Child Mental Health and Current Policy with Janet Cummings
Learn about current trends in child mental health, the impact of recent funding cuts, and what parents need to know in this interview with Janet Cummings, PhD.
Reducing Patient Cost for Outpatient Mental Health Services Helps Medicare Recipients Access Needed Care
Researchers from Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health explored the impact of Medicare parity in a new study.
Health Wanted: Cancer
Host Laurel Bristow and Otis Brawley, MD, to discuss cancer statistics, the importance of cancer screening strategies, and how health inequities are impacting cancer rates.
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HEALTH WANTED, a weekly radio show and podcast produced in partnership with WABE, brings need-to-know public health headlines and breaks down the science behind trending topics. Host and social media science influencer Laurel Bristow, MSc, covers everything from Ozempic to the ozone, interviewing experts and answering audience questions, all in pursuit of better health. Listen every Friday at 1 p.m. EST or stream wherever you get your podcasts.
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