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
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Public Health Will Change the World
Meet Fatma Beye, a Rutgers School of Public Health Class of 2025 MPH graduate!
Nearly two-thirds of adults in the U.S. have experienced some form of in-person exposure to gun violence, according to a national study by Rutgers researchers tracking racial disparities in direct and media-based experiences.
Rutgers School of Public Health faculty, Pamela Ohman Strickland and Stephanie Shiau, are among the 2024-2025 University Year-End Excellence Awards Recipients.
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.
Meet Ruoshi Ping, a Rutgers School of Public Health Class of 2025 MS graduate!
‘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.
When smoke from Canadian wildfires turned New York City skies apocalyptically orange in June 2023, it delivered catastrophic air quality and an unexpected side effect: cooling the New York City region by about 3 degrees Celsius.
Antibiotics are commonly prescribed to young children to combat conditions such as ear infections and pneumonia. But the drugs may disrupt the digestive microbiome at a significant time in a child’s development.
Fabrizio Drago, MPH, a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) student in the Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at the Rutgers School of Public Health, is tackling complex issues through research that blends methodological rigor with a deep commitment to real-world impact.