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.
Maternal and Child Health Center of Excellence to Expand Initiatives with New Grant
The Maternal and Child Health Center of Excellence has received a five-year grant renewal from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to expand strategic initiatives.
AI Advances Could Improve Public Health, Medicine
Ramesh Manyam, PhD, a data scientist and AI researcher, breaks down how AI could be instrumental in the future of public health and medicine.
New Project Will Examine Role of Environmental Exposures on Autism
A new Rollins research project seeks to untangle how specific exposures during early life may map to autism.
Addressing Side Effects Early Can Help Patients Adhere to Breast Cancer Treatment
In a recent paper, Rollins researchers studied the differences in adjuvant endocrine therapy symptoms between Black and white women and how symptoms affected adherence to treatment.
Health Wanted: Respiratory Virus Season
In this episode of Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow helps you gear up to avoid getting taken down by a winter virus—COVID, flu, or RSV—and chats with friend of the show Seema Lakdawala, MD, about the best ways to stop transmission.
Health Wanted: Worker Maladies
In this episode of Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow dives into forgotten occupational diseases—from jobs that turn you yellow to jobs that melt your face off.
Dreamers, Doers, and Disruptors: Lisa Koonin
Lisa Koonin, DrPH, Rollins alumna, has been a leading voice in U.S. preparedness and pandemic planning for decades.
Rollins Researchers Inform Global Hand Hygiene Guidelines
Research led by faculty, staff, and students at Rollins School of Public Health is influencing global hand hygiene programs and policies.
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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