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.
Tuberculosis (TB) is likely the world’s leading cause of death from a single infectious agent, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In 2023, 10.8 million people fell ill, and 1.25 million people died from TB, which is a curable and preventable disease of poverty.
We sat down with Stephan Schwander, associate professor at the Rutgers School of Public Health, ahead of World TB Day to raise awareness for the disease and highlight ongoing research and efforts to eradicate it.
This year’s Black History Month theme, African Americans and Labor, explores the significant role of Black labor throughout history—spanning from enslaved Africans’ forced agricultural work to the organized labor movements fighting for justice and economic equity.
To commemorate Black History Month and deepen our understanding of this theme, we sat down with Teri Lassiter, Assistant Dean for Justice, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion for Education and an assistant professor in the Department of Urban-Global Public Health at the Rutgers School of Public Health, to discuss the historical and modern implications of Black labor, its connection to social justice, and the lessons we must take forward.
Early screening for diabetes in pregnancy is gaining attention as a strategy to improve maternal and child health outcomes. In this interview with The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®), Ellen Francis, PhD, assistant professor of biostatistics and epidemiology at Rutgers School of Public Health, explores the potential of earlier screening, the evidence supporting its benefits, and what health systems need to consider when implementing.