In the Community

Georgia and Beyond

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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. 

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PHTC

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.

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Emory Centers

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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