Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences
April 3, 2025 | CDC Contraception Guidelines Improve Access to Care at Georgia Title X Clinics
In a new study, Rollins researchers found that CDC contraception guidelines help Title X providers bring quality family planning services to low-income people.
February 12, 2025 | Ask an Expert: Sexual Health with Candice Hargons
Candice Hargons, PhD, is an associate professor of behavioral, social, and health education sciences at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health. She is a leading expert in sexual wellness and liberation. She shared information that everyone needs to know to improve their sexual wellness.
January 9, 2025 | Report Guides Future of Women’s Empowerment, Development Research
Kathryn Yount, PhD, Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Global Health at Emory’s Rollins School of Public Health, was appointed to a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine committee charged with improving the knowledge base on women's empowerment and socioeconomic development.
December 2, 2024 | Rollins Research Review: Quality of Hospices, Atrial Fibrillation in Older Adults, and Methamphetamine Use Among Black Sexual Minority Men
Last month, Rollins researchers authored papers on a wealth of public health topics. Find summaries of a few highlights below.
October 29, 2024 | Ask an Expert: The U.S. Abortion Landscape and Policy with Sara Redd
Sara Redd, PhD, director of research translation with the Center for Reproductive Health Research in the Southeast, walks us through what happened and what this means in the context of the current abortion landscape in the U.S.
October 3, 2024 | A View of the South Amid Restrictive Reproductive Health Policy
In an editorial published in the October 2024 issue of American Journal of Public Health, researchers from the Center for Reproductive Health Research in the Southeast (RISE) highlight the persistence, perseverance, community care, and creativity of pregnant people and their supporters across the region.
August 19, 2024 | Moose Alperin Named Director of Online Education
Moose Alperin has been named Rollins' inaugural director of online education.
August 2, 2024 | Health Wanted: Emory University, WABE Launch Fun Public Health Radio Show
Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health is partnering with WABE to present Health Wanted—a fun, fresh, and myth-busting alternative to the critical health discussions impacting communities across the state, nation, and globe
July 31, 2024 | Rollins Research Review: Cancer Genomic Services in Latino Communities, PFAS in Pesticides, and the Sustainability of Water Filtration Interventions
This month, Rollins researchers authored papers on a wealth of public health topics. Find summaries of a few highlights here.
June 28, 2024 | Rollins Research Review: Contraceptive Affordability, Neighborhood Deprivation and Breast Cancer Mortality, and the Effects of IPV on PrEP Adherence
This month, Rollins researchers authored papers on a wealth of public health topics. Here are summaries of a few recent highlights.
May 31, 2024 | Rollins Research Review: Youth Sexual Violence and Media in Vietnam, Novel Oral Rehydration Therapy, and Pharmacy Integration of PrEP Services
This month, Rollins researchers authored papers on a wealth of public health topics. Here, find summaries of a few highlights.
May 22, 2024 | Rollins, School of Medicine Researchers Awarded $6 million to Study PTSD Screening for Pregnant Black Women
Emory University School of Medicine and Rollins School of Public Health researchers have been awarded a five-year, $6 million award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to conduct a study aimed at improving health outcomes for pregnant Black women.
May 7, 2024 | Emory Study Finds Scope of Maternal Substance Use Disorder Crisis Larger Than Expected
Rollins study the first to examine prevalence of SUD diagnoses during all nine months of pregnancy, at the time of delivery, and one year postpartum.
May 2, 2024 | Rollins Research Review: WASH-Related Recommendations, Equity in PrEP Uptake, and the Effects of COVID-19 on Health Care Workers’ and Black Men’s Well-Being
Last month, Rollins researchers authored papers on a wealth of public health topics. Find summaries of a few highlights here.
April 4, 2024 | Syphilis in Newborns is a Growing Concern
Syphilis cases have seen the most rapid rise of all STIs in recent years. Most concerning is the dramatic increase in cases of congenital syphilis (when a fetus is infected with syphilis during pregnancy), which has increased ten-fold over the past decade. Rollins experts weigh in on how we got here ad what we can do about it.
March 27, 2024 | Rollins Research Review: Medication Abortion Knowledge, Pollen and Cardiovascular Disease, and Cost-Effectiveness of Cancer Screening
Summaries of a handful of research articles published by Rollins faculty in open access publications recently.
February 22, 2024 | Rollins Research Review: Air Pollution and Cardiovascular Health, Breastfeeding to Curb Antibiotic Resistance, and Experiences of Violence in People Living with HIV
Summaries of a handful of research articles published by Rollins faculty in open access publications recently.
February 2, 2024 | Students Practice Interprofessional Skills, Solve Health Challenges in New IPECP Program
IPE-ACTS, a new program from the Woodruff Health Sciences Center Office of Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice brings together students from the Schools of Public Health, Medicine, and Nursing to address critical health challenges in Atlanta.
January 22, 2024 | Forecasting the Future
Rollins leadership share insights on what public health issues may take center stage this year.
December 15, 2023 | Better Data Needed to Prevent Maternal and Infant Deaths
Data gaps can help address the maternal mortality crisis and infant deaths in the U.S. Rollins researchers weigh in.
December 6, 2023 | Impact of Medicaid Expansion on People Below the Poverty Line Who Inject Drugs
Study examines role of Medicaid expansion on people who inject drugs living below the federal poverty line.
October 27, 2023 | Community Collaborations Needed to Combat the Opioid Crisis Among Indigenous Youth
Rollins researchers recently published a number of papers about the importance of culturally-responsive opioid prevention initiatives for American Indian/Alaskan Native youth.
October 23, 2023 | CARE2HOPE Project Wins 2023 APHA Epidemiology Section Public Health Practice Award
The CARE2HOPE project has been selected by the APHA Epidemiology Section as the winner of their 2023 Public Health Practice Award in recognition of excellence in public health practice and impact on population health.
September 22, 2023 | Recent Rollins Publications
Recent publications from Rollins faculty, staff, and students.
September 19, 2023 | Majority-Black, Low-Income Neighborhoods in Atlanta Face Gap in Access to Fresh Produce, Report Shows
In Atlanta's majority-Black and low-income neighborhoods, where small food stores are more common and accessible than grocery stores, residents face issues accessing fresh produce.
August 31, 2023 | Recent Rollins Publications
Recent publications from Rollins faculty, staff, and students.
August 18, 2023 | Recent Rollins Publications
Recent publications from Rollins faculty, staff, and students.
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Recent publications from Rollins faculty, staff, and students.
August 4, 2023 | Recent Rollins Publications
Recent publications from Rollins faculty, staff, and students.
May 31, 2023 | Ask an Expert: Race, Trauma, and Mental Health With Briana Woods-Jaeger
This interview with Dr. Briana Woods-Jaeger discusses the mental health effects of racial trauma and violence on youths, and what should be done to address it.
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December 16, 2022 | Study Shows Impact of Safety Net Programs on Mental Health During COVID
A new study finds that increasing generosity of safety net programs during COVID was associated with reduced days of poor mental and physical health
December 16, 2022 | Recent Rollins Publications
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November 10, 2022 | R. Randall Rollins Building dedication honors legacy of Rollins family, positions school for continued excellence
The R. Randall Rollins Building is a testament to the vision of advancing public health. It exemplifies the sense of being on a public health campus - one whose guiding principles include "community, wellness, flexibility, identity, and hospitality."
November 7, 2022 | Student Organization: Emory Reproductive Health Association
The Emory Reproductive Health Association (ERHA) is a student-led organization that focuses on creating a diverse and inclusive space for all students by developing sexual and reproductive health projects, programs, and events at Emory University.
October 28, 2022 | Camara Phyllis Jones elected to the National Academy of Medicine
The National Academy of Medicine has elected Camara Phyllis Jones to its elite 2022 class.
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May 26, 2022 | Rising Rates of People Experiencing Homelessness in Rural Areas Call for Increased WASH Access, Particularly Among Women
New research led by Rollins investigators highlights the substantial barriers to accessing water, sanitation, and hygiene services among people experiencing homelessness in rural areas.
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December 20, 2021 | Elizabeth Walker Receives 2022 ASPPH Early Career Teaching Award
Elizabeth Walker, PhD, MPH, MAT, has been selected as the 2022 Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health’s (ASPPH) Early Career Teaching Excellence Award winner.
November 19, 2021 | Rollins Recent Research Publications
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June 18, 2021 | Recent Research Publications
Rollins faculty are prolific authors and collaborators on articles that advance research, provoke thought, and inspire action. This is an abbreviated list of recent publications.
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March 4, 2021 | Rollins MPH Student’s Popular “Virtual Documentary Night” Series Forges Community
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October 30, 2020 | Recent Rollins Research Publications
Read a few of the scholarly articles released by Rollins faculty this week.
October 23, 2020 | Recent Rollins Research Publications
Read highlighted research published by our faculty this week.
September 15, 2020 | PhD Student Awarded NIH’s Individual Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Transition Award
Caitlin Allen will dedicate the next six years conducting research that seeks to reduce cancer disparities.
June 18, 2020 | Recent Research Publications
Read about recent student and faculty publications.
June 18, 2020 | Rollins COVID-19 Research
Rollins faculty, staff, and students are actively engaged with the COVID-19 response. These are a few of the projects planned or underway.
May 29, 2020 | Rollins Announces COVID-19 Pilot Grant Award Recipients
Five projects received funding to support the immediate need for COVID-19-related research.
May 1, 2020 | Study Finds Pharmacies Are Under-Prescribing Buprenorphine in Rural Kentucky
Hannah L. F. Cooper is lead author on a paper that looks at buprenorphine dispensing behaviors in rural Kentucky.
April 23, 2020 | Weekly Recap: Recent Publications
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April 14, 2020 | Doctoral Student Receives P.E.O. Scholar Award and American Psychological Foundation’s Visionary Grant
Behavioral, Social, and Health Sciences Student, Milkie Vu, was recently recognized by two organizations for her academic excellence.
March 5, 2020 | Weekly Recap: Recent Publications
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February 27, 2020 | Weekly Recap: Recent Publications
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February 13, 2020 | Faculty Recognized for Research
Rollins held a faculty research recognition reception to recognize our faculty's extraordinary efforts in research.
February 13, 2020 | Weekly Recap: Recent Publications
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February 7, 2020 | Dr. Colleen McBride Named Winship's Associate Director for Community Outreach and Engagement
McBride will provide vision and oversight for Winship’s community-facing activities in her new role.
January 30, 2020 | Weekly Recap: Recent Publications
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December 19, 2019 | Weekly Recap: Recent Publications
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December 5, 2019 | Weekly Recap: Recent Publications
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November 21, 2019 | Weekly Recap: Recent Publications
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October 31, 2019 | Weekly Recap: Recent Publications
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October 9, 2019 | Study finds states with higher minimum wages have lower STI rates among women
Rollins study finds states with higher minimum wages experienced lower rates of STI among women in metro areas.
September 20, 2019 | Ha Ngan Vu Receives F31 NRSA Fellowship
Student receives a three-year $135,000 fellowship to support her research surrounding HPV vaccine uptake.
September 19, 2019 | Weekly Recap: Recent Publications
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September 12, 2019 | Public health researchers find potential association between police brutality, STI rates
Research shows possible link between police killings of black people and sexually transmitted infections.
September 5, 2019 | Weekly Recap: Recent Publications
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August 15, 2019 | Weekly Recap: Recent Publications
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August 1, 2019 | Weekly Recap: Recent Publications
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February 27, 2019 | Weekly Recap: Recent Publications
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February 20, 2019 | Weekly Recap: Recent Publications
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February 4, 2019 | Rollins Faculty Named President-Elect of SOPHE
Cam Escoffery is the new president-elect of the Society for Public Health Education.
April 23, 2018 | Rollins-Developed Database Integrated into CDC Platform
Rollins-developed PrEP Locator has been integrated into NPIN's national service directory
April 13, 2018 | Kathleen Miner named 2018 Charles Hatcher Award Recipient
Kathleen Miner is the 2018 recipient of the Charles R. Hatcher Jr. Award for Excellence in Public Health.
February 7, 2018 | Dabney P. Evans recipient of the 2018 ASPPH Early Career Public Health Teaching Award
December 7, 2017 | Rollins researchers selected as partners in 10-year Gilead HIV/AIDS COMPASS Initiative
Rollins researchers have been selected by Gilead Sciences, Inc., as a coordinating center for their new COMPASS Initiative.
November 3, 2017 | Award-winning doctoral candidate selected as the 2017 Lesbian Health Fund grant recipient
Casey D. Hall receives 2017 Lesbian Health Fund grant
October 23, 2017 | Emory Alumni Board honors scholars dedicated to making positive impacts
Elizabeth Odunaiya is a winner of the Emory Alumni Board scholarship.
October 4, 2017 | Researchers emphasize health benefits of contraceptive insurance coverage
Article highlights the benefits of hormonal contraceptives and the need to continue coverage on health insurance plans
September 27, 2017 | NIH supports Emory tobacco control models in Eastern Europe
Rollins researchers received a $1.5 million award from the National Institutes of Health's Fogarty International Center to establish tobacco control models in low- and middle-income countries.
September 14, 2017 | RISE research center receives $6.8M to pursue reproductive health research in Southeast
RISE has received $6.8 million in funding for the next three years from a large, private, anonymous foundation.
September 14, 2017 | Care2Hope project receives $1.16M grant from NIDA
Research project received $1.16 million in funding over the next two years through a cooperative agreement with NIDA.
May 15, 2017 | Diabetes: Fighting the epidemic the way public health has fought HIV
Rollins researchers are exploring prevention strategies used in HIV prevention to lower rates of diabetes
May 5, 2017 | Carol Hogue Wins Jefferson Award
Carol Hogue wins 2017 Jefferson Award for a career dedicated to healthier families.
April 21, 2017 | There's an app for that
Rollins students are actively engaged in mHealth efforts
March 2, 2017 | Alcohol prevention strategies effective for American Indian teens, study shows
American Indian teens and other rural youth show higher rates of drinking than other groups.
February 7, 2017 | Project UPLIFT: Lifting depression from people with epilepsy
Project UPLIFT uses distance delivery to teach mindfulness skills.
May 6, 2016 | Early architect of public health at Emory wins Scholar/Teacher Award
Nancy Thompson wins the Scholar/Teacher Award.
April 6, 2016 | Catherine Koola: Laughing all the way
A profile on student Catherine Koola, founder of Rock n' Rollins.
March 22, 2016 | Rollins professor collaborates on special journal issue on to address health effects of excessive police violence
Hannah Cooper is editing a special issue of the Journal of Urban Health
January 13, 2016 | Studies show tobacco control lags in Southeast, with perception gaps between lawmakers and the public
Research shows lagging progress on tobacco control in Southeast
January 13, 2016 | School of Public Health names associate dean for Academic Affairs
Kim Arriola named associate dean for Academic Affairs
January 8, 2016 | Study proves that context influences injection drug use among black individuals
According to study, contextual factors affect drug use among black adolescents and adults
