Maternal Child & Health

Maternal Child & Health

Healing from Helene: Gillings community helps Western NC recover from historic storm

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Gillings School played a crucial role in relief efforts and continues to support Western N.C.'s long-term recovery.

The long run: Public health behind the scenes

Public health experts and researchers work over the long run — and out of the spotlight — to generate vital solutions that lead to better health outcomes.

Healthy communities: Gillings School plays lead role in new Lancet Commission on Evidence-Based Implementation in Global Health

The Lancet Commission on Evidence-Based Implementation in Global Health, co-led by the Gillings School, aims to enhance global health interventions' practice.

Assisting New Mothers in Emergencies

Aunchalee Palmquist researches lactation and breastfeeding in emergencies, aiming to improve support for vulnerable populations and ensure safe nutrition during crises.

Fostering health in the early years

The Gillings School studies early childhood needs to prevent maltreatment and support thriving families, ensuring children have the best start in life.

Gillings School elevates practice at annual NCPHA Educational Conference

Gillings faculty, staff and students led sessions and shared research at the NCPHA conference, strengthening partnerships and advancing public health practice.

A public health approach to reproductive care

Restrictions on reproductive care perpetuate inequity and put maternal and child health at risk around the world. Education and high quality care can support reproductive autonomy.

Building trust, one data point at a time

Dr. Bethany Hedt-Gauthier shares her path into public health, her advocacy-driven research in maternal health and the values guiding her work and mentorship.

Gillings School receives $5M from USDA to address maternal health warning signs among WIC participants

The funding will support research and implementation of evidence-based strategies that can recognize and treat urgent maternal health warning signs among participants in the WIC supplemental food program.

What should legislators know about public health?

Students advocate for 2024 focus on drink marketing, opioid crisis response, expanded voter registration and enhancing maternal care access.

Gillings faculty: 5 questions

Meet four faculty members who have recently joined the Gillings School! Learn about their backgrounds, research interests, and personal insights.

Q&A with Amanda Gomez

Gomez, an MSPH to PhD student, worked on improving rural maternity care at UNC Family Medicine at Chatham Hospital with the support of the Siegel Student Support Award.

Addressing the Maternal Mortality Crisis Through Innovation and Collaboration for Equity

A team of maternal and child health experts at UNC is bringing attention to alarming inequities in maternal mortality and how to address systemic racism in health care.