Georgia and Beyond
The Rollins School of Public Health has benefited tremendously from the deep and enduring connections we’ve built with diverse communities across Georgia and throughout the United States.
Region IV Public Health Training Center
The Region IV Public Health Training Center (PHTC) helps build and sustain a skilled workforce with free learning tools and support designed to meet the unique needs of our region.
Emory Centers for Public Health Training and Technical Assistance
Emory Centers for Public Health Training and Technical Assistance (Emory Centers)works to advance the public health workforce community through education, training, and professional development.
Stories from Georgia and Beyond
From vibrant urban neighborhoods to dynamic and resilient rural regions, our partnerships have shaped our research, enriched our teaching, and grounded our practice in real-world experiences. By working hand-in-hand with local leaders, organizations, and public health practitioners, Rollins continues to grow its understanding of the unique challenges and strengths within each community. These relationships not only inform our efforts to advance health equity but also ensure that our solutions are inclusive, impactful, and responsive to the people and places we serve.
Health Wanted: Alcohol
This week on Health Wanted, it’s a not-so-happy hour as we take a big old swig of the truth about the health risks of alcohol.
2025: A Year of Resilience
In 2025, Rollins celebrated 50 years as a program and 35 years as a school by expanding its impact, even in the face of uncertain times.
Study Finds Social Isolation Could Lead to Cognitive Decline
Social isolation and cognitive decline, including the development of Alzheimer’s disease, could be closely intertwined, according to new research from the Rollins School of Public Health and University of St. Andrews.
Health Wanted: CRISPR
This week on Health Wanted: CRISPR was supposed to be the gene-editing tool to end all disease, so where has it gone?
Poll Shows Georgia Parents Still Strongly Support Childhood Vaccines Despite Shifts in Federal Recommendations
A new poll out of the Rollins School of Public Health reveals Georgia parents still support childhood vaccination, including the hepatitis B birth dose. This conflicts with ACIP vaccine recommendations.
Dreamers, Doers, and Disruptors: Olivia Strother
Health policy and management alum Olivia Strother shares her tips for compassionate leadership and work-life balance.
Rollins, WABE Program “Health Wanted” Picked Up by National Distribution Network
Health Wanted, a weekly public health program collaboration between WABE and Rollins School of Public Health, is now available for distribution to public radio stations nationwide through a partnership with Pulitzer Prize-winning public media organization, PRX.
Opioid Monitoring Programs Linked to Increased Pain Reports in Older Adults, Study Finds
A new study shows that state policies requiring clinicians to check prescription drug monitoring databases before prescribing opioid pain relievers may be associated with increased pain among older adults
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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