In Atlanta
Our location in Atlanta allows us to be an effective partner with local and global public health organizations based in our city.
Our Work in Atlanta
At the Rollins School of Public Health, partnerships with communities across Atlanta and Georgia are at the heart of its mission to advance health equity. Rollins collaborates deeply with local organizations, neighborhood leaders, and public health agencies to co-create solutions that address real-world challenges—from chronic disease prevention to emergency response. These partnerships are rooted in mutual respect, trust, and a shared commitment to justice and inclusion. Through initiatives like Rollins Earn and Learn (REAL) and community-engaged research, Rollins ensures that its work not only benefits communities but is shaped by them—amplifying local voices and driving lasting, equitable impact.
Ask an Expert: Physician Pay with Edmund Becker
Dr. Edmund Becker discusses how physician pay works, and what Medicaid changes could mean for health care costs and access.
Health Wanted: Direct-to-Consumer Medicine
This week on Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow dissects the uniquely American phenomenon that is direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising.
Health Wanted: Rats
This week on Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow explores the role rats play in disease transmission, from the Black Death to modern outbreaks, and uncovers their contributions to science, from sniffing out landmines to serving as human proxies in lab studies.
Health Wanted: Pools
This week on Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow and guest Megan Benvenuto dive into the health concerns and benefits of pools and how important they are for people to learn to swim.
Dreamers, Doers, and Disruptors: Elizabeth Sablon
Elizabeth Sablon, a Department of Health Policy and Management alum, has spent over two decades working at the intersection of public health, research, and community engagement.
Health Wanted: Sleep
This week on Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow and guest Dayna Johnson, PhD, talk about why we sleep, the importance of sleep quality, and how to make sure you are getting the most out of your body’s time at rest.
New MSPH in Data Science Coming to Rollins Fall 2026
This full-time, in-person, 48-credit-hour program will train students to address real-world public health problems with data.
Local Practice Work and Our Strategic Plan
Explore our five-year strategic plan to learn how we infuse practice and partnerships throughout all we do and ensure our work is grounded in community needs.
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