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Why the world needs public health

The world needs public health because our foundation is rooted in the values necessary to design evidence-based solutions, adapt to adversity and collaborate for the common good.

The World Needs Public Health

From Matthew Chamberlin
Associate Dean for Communications and Marketing

Brittain Peck’s cover art reflects the Armfield Atrium’s essence as the hub of intellectual and social activity at the Gillings School. It demonstrates the numerous ways public health themes can be communicated, and it allows for new discoveries each time it’s viewed, mirroring the complex nature of public health, where individual stories intersect to form a cohesive whole. Thank you for your ongoing support of the Gillings School.

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Articles from Spring 2023

From the Dean, spring 2023

Public health improves well-being in countless ways: safety, clean water, healthy lifestyles, clinical trials, accessible health care and so much more.

Why the world needs public health

The world needs public health because our foundation is rooted in the values necessary to design evidence-based solutions, adapt to adversity and collaborate for the common good.

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.

How racism gets beneath the skin

Gillings School researchers explore social drivers of chronic disease in communities of color, emphasizing the need for policies to reduce health inequities.

Staff profile: O.J. McGhee

McGhee is a leader in social justice, inclusive technology and equity promotion at the Gillings School, dedicated to advancing peers and students, with awards for his work.

Building global partnerships on water

The UNC Water Institute aims to solve global water insecurity through complex international partnerships and interdisciplinary research to improve public health.

Misinformation/disinformation’s impact on public health

Is it really possible to "do your own research" when the internet's data voids and search engine algorithms contribute to the spread of misinformation about public health?

When climate change puts sanitation at risk

Doctoral student Sarah Lebu studies how climate change and natural disasters affect sanitation in informal communities in Africa.

Honoring a love for learning through travel

Gillings alumni establish fund in memory of Michol Dawson to support global health student practica, prioritizing African countries and North Carolina.

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.

Community partnerships to fight hunger in North Carolina

UNC's Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention addresses food insecurity in North Carolina with partners that support child nutrition and community-based food systems.

Healthy recipes to try at home

Carolina Hunger Initiative provides children, families, teachers and nutrition professionals with nutrition education tools to promote healthy food choices.

Jo Anne Earp: Enduring impact through a legacy of mentorship

Dr. Jo Anne Earp, a champion of health and social justice, died in November 2022. Her legacy lives on in her research, mentorship and advocacy to eliminate racial health inequity.

Gillings alumni: Where are they now?

UNC Gillings alumni work across the globe in diverse public health roles — from leading institutions to conducting research — and in a range of settings.

Dr. Sharrelle Barber disrupts the status quo

Dr. Sharrelle Barber disrupts the status quo in public health to address racism as a crisis and promote anti-racism solutions through the Ubuntu Center.

Gillings takes care of Gillings

The Gillings School's commitment to well-being starts internally. We cannot lead multi-dimensional public health approaches if we don’t first put them into practice ourselves.

Faculty profile: Evan Mayo-Wilson

Epidemiologist Dr. Evan Mayo-Wilson is researching the effects of gabapentin and improving research methodology.

Faculty profile: Larissa Jennings Mayo-Wilson

Dr. Larissa Jennings Mayo-Wilson studies the economic impact on sexual health inequities and leads the EMERGE project for vulnerable youth.

Honoring legacy through giving

UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health has created charitable funds in memory of beloved professors, established by friends, former students and colleagues.

School News and Awards 2023

Some examples of the many honors, grants and recognitions School students, faculty and alumni received in the past year.

Funding Public Health

Gillings tackles public health challenges and conducts diverse projects. Unrestricted giving amplifies its impact by allowing funding toward areas of greatest need.