In Atlanta

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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.

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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.

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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.

Big Decisions, Thoughtful Conversations

This is also an important time for us to lean in to accurate science communication, empathetic discourse, and respectful dissent as strong personal convictions and alternate viewpoints receive heavy focus in the media and in our everyday lives.

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.

Learn About Our Strategic Plan

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