Keeping the 'Public' in Public Health
Learn more about the impact our community is having on the health of people and populations.
Living near green spaces before and during pregnancy as well as in early childhood is associated with a reduced risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, according to Rutgers Health researchers.
Older adults with HIV are prescribed opioids at a higher rate and are more likely to have indicators of opioid use disorder than those without HIV, according to Rutgers Health researchers.
Backed by funding from a federal agency and a nonprofit safety science organization, Rutgers Health researchers are taking a closer look at the recent Los Angeles wildfires and their impact on public health and the environment.
On Wednesday, March 26, the Rutgers School of Public Health hosted a half-day Research Summit in Piscataway that brought together a diverse group of scientists across Rutgers Health to discuss cutting-edge work in reproductive, perinatal, and pediatric health.
‘Our power, our planet’ is the theme for this year’s Earth Day 2025, taking place on April 22. It is a global call to action focusing on renewable energy, aiming to triple the production of clean electricity by 2030.
Wendy M. Purcell, a global expert in sustainability and vice chair for education in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and Justice at the Rutgers School of Public Health, explores the connections between planetary and human health.
Medicaid plays a crucial role in the U.S. healthcare system, providing coverage to millions of individuals, including children, older adults, and people living with disabilities.
We sat down with Gwyneth M. Eliasson, an assistant professor at the Rutgers School of Public Health, in recognition of Medicaid Awareness Month to break down what Medicaid is, who it serves, and what’s at stake.
Staying Connected
The Scarletter is the school's seasonal newsletter, reporting on student, alumni, faculty, and staff research, achievements, and impact. You can learn more about the Scarletter and read past issues here.
Public Health Will Change the World
Rutgers School of Public Health alumna Claire Brown, MPH, leads student experiences, career services and alumni engagement – building a culture of wellness and purpose across the school community.
Rutgers School of Public Health alumna Denise Anderson, PhD, MPH, leads health equity initiatives at New Jersey's Public Health Institute, where she advances human-centered systems change for communities
Rutgers School of Public Health alumna Nandini Selvam, PhD, MPH, leads the US Federal portfolio for IQVIA In., a Fortune 300 multinational health services company.
Rutgers School of Public Health alumnus Rich Hubner, MPH, leads consulting solutions at BSI, where he advances environmental health strategies and human-centered approaches across industries.
Rutgers School of Public Health alumna Krystal Mayers-Pagan, DHSc, MPH, CRT, leads student wellness services at Fairleigh Dickinson University, advancing health equity and human-centered approaches to improve well-being for campus communities.
Rutgers School of Public Health alumna Neha, MPH, leads mental health initiatives at Virginia Tech, where she advances human-centered approaches to mental well-being for young adults.
Rutgers School of Public Health Wellness PHirst Ambassador Aesha Patel shares how her background in healthcare informs her approach to community wellness and her work in public health.
A new book by Rutgers School of Public Health Dean Perry N. Halkitis challenges how the world understands and responds to pandemics, arguing that public health failures are rooted not only in biology but in human behavior, politics and social systems.
Rutgers School of Public Health alumnus James F. Dougherty will be inducted into the Hall of Distinguished Alumni on April 23, 2026.