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The Rollins School of Public Health has benefited tremendously from the deep and enduring connections we’ve built with communities 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.

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Stories from Around the U.S.

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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Opinion: Powering Past Fossil Fuel Dependency to Advance Global Health

Fossil fuel reliance has global health implications, especially during times of war. In this op-ed, professor Thomas Clasen writes about how fossil fuel usage prevents people from accessing life-saving health care during crises like war, contributes to disproportionate climate burdens in low- and middle-income countries, and is a national security risk.
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Health Wanted: Cannabis

Cannabis! Is it bad for you? Is it good for you? Better than alcohol? And how does it seem to be EVERYWHERE…even in states where you know it’s illegal?

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Home Is Where the Health Is

Exploring the often-invisible ways that public health keeps us well in the place where we spend most of our time—our homes.
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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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We are the #2 school of public health in the nation on a mission to move public health forward—join us. 

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