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.

‘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

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.

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.

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.

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.