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.
Articles from
Spring 2023
A public health approach to reproductive care
MCH
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
Nutrition
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
Nutrition
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
HB
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?
General
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
Profile
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
General
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
Profile
Epidemiologist Dr. Evan Mayo-Wilson is researching the effects of gabapentin and improving research methodology.
Faculty profile: Larissa Jennings Mayo-Wilson
Profile
Dr. Larissa Jennings Mayo-Wilson studies the economic impact on sexual health inequities and leads the EMERGE project for vulnerable youth.
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