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.
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Public Health Will Change the World
Rutgers School of Public Health Wellness PHirst Ambassador Luis Cordero shares how his passion for population aging, clinical outcomes, and community-centered care shapes his work and studies.
New Jersey has become an increasingly important access point for abortion care in the years following the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, though disparities in availability remain throughout the state, according to Rutgers Health researchers.
The rapidly growing Grandparents for Vaccines (GFV) announced today that Kimberly Boller, PhD, adjunct faculty at the Rutgers School of Public Health and a national leader in nonprofit management, fundraising and community health education, has assumed the role of Inaugural Executive Director.
LGBTQ public health is not a niche issue, it is central to the mission of public health itself. In “LGBTQ Public Health Is Public Health: Advancing Equity When Institutions Falter,” published in the American Journal of Public Health, Perry N. Halkitis, dean of the Rutgers School of Public Health, and Kristen D. Krause, assistant professor and previous director of the school’s LGBTQ Health concentration, trace the evolution of LGBTQ health from grassroots activism during the HIV/AIDS epidemic to its growing institutional presence in academic public health.
Public misunderstanding about medical aid in dying in the United States falls into two distinct categories – misinformation and uncertainty – and each is driven by different forces, according to Rutgers Health researchers.
Imagine waking up before sunrise to nature’s chorus, trusting that the river near your home will provide your family with nutritious food and sustain life in the community. Yet, each year, shifting seasonal patterns make the river more unpredictable and its bounty scarcer.
Meet Pratham Tamakuwala, an MPH in Epidemiology student who is part of ASPPH’s 2025-2026 TIPH Ambassador Cohort!
Rafael E. Pérez‑Figueroa, MD, MPH, Associate Dean for Community Engagement, Population Health, and Global Public Health, at the Rutgers School of Public Health, is the new Principal Investigator of the Rutgers Equity Alliance for Community Health (REACH).
Rutgers Health research sheds light on why people using the anti-obesity medication semaglutide say the results matter more than the side effects.