Keeping the 'Public' in Public Health
Learn more about the impact our community is having on the health of people and populations.
More than 7 million American adolescent girls ages 13 to 17 live in states with abortion bans, restrictive gestational limits or parental involvement requirements, according to Rutgers Health researchers.
A new study from Rutgers School of Public Health researchers underscores disparities in hepatitis A vaccination among men who have sex with men, particularly among racial and ethnic minority groups.
The average consumer is exposed to more than one hundred chemicals a day through personal care products (PCPs) alone, according to a Rutgers Health study that examined the chemical exposures occurring through the specific products used daily by study participants.
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 students gain firsthand insights into Latino health inequities through international collaboration.
Mandy Goldberg, Ph.D, M.P.H., has joined the Rutgers School of Public Health’s Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology as an assistant professor.
Tamara Taggart is joining the Rutgers School of Public Health as the inaugural Perry N. Halkitis Endowed Chair for Advancing LGBTQ+ Public Health.
New Jersey Makes Progress in Reducing Unnecessary Cesarean Deliveries and Supporting Maternal Health
Rutgers Health report highlights improvements in care following Nurture NJ policy initiatives.
Exposure to mycotoxins – a broad group of harmful substances produced by mold – during pregnancy may impact placental function, which could result in lower birthweight in humans, according to Rutgers Health researchers.
On June 10, 2025, the Rutgers School of Public Health Center for Public Health Workforce Development, in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), will host the 2025 New Jersey Immunization Conference.
As state budget cuts loom, a Rutgers-founded support service for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities faces an uncertain future
On Friday, May 9, 2025, the Rutgers School of Public Health held its inaugural Student Showcase and End-of-Year Awards Ceremony in Piscataway, NJ, bringing together students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests to celebrate an outstanding academic year and recognize the incredible accomplishments across the community.
Deanna Kerrigan will join the Rutgers School of Public Health as vice dean on Nov. 1.