UGA College of Public Health

Join us in welcoming Magnolia Hernandez to the College of Public Health!

As clinical assistant professor and online practice coordinator, Dr. Hernandez is a leader and advocate for students' learning journeys. Her work centers around mentoring grad students and helping them along in their professional development.

Learn more about Dr. Hernandez: https://publichealth.uga.edu/getting-to-know-you-magnolia-hernandez

Christina Proctor has traveled the state to interview farmers about their health, experience and needs. And she’s found that they need our support more than ever.

“What I’ve learned through my interviews is that our farmers are burdened not only with the responsibility to feed our entire population, but they are also cursed with the expectation to do it no matter the cost to their own well-being.”

Proctor presented some of her findings on the Tedxuga stage.

Redefine Resilience: Supporting Farmers Before It's Too Late | Christina Proctor | TEDxUGA Dr. Proctor is dedicated to reducing the stigma surrounding mental health among rural farmers and increasing financial support for mental health services in ...

Join us in welcoming the College of Public Health's new associate professor, Andrew Kiselica!

Kiselica is a trained neuropsychologist who brings years of experience working with dementia patients. He is an associate professor in the Institute of Gerontology and will provide clinical services, education, and outreach through the Cognitive Aging Research and Education (CARE) Center. We look forward to seeing the impact he makes at UGA!

Read more about Dr. Kiselica here: https://publichealth.uga.edu/getting-to-know-you-andrew-kiselica/

A New Public Health Enemy #1 - Georgia Magazine Not quite the last of us

Can't wait for this year's State of the Public's Health conference? Join us for a preliminary (and FREE) webinar!

Assistant Professor Michelle Ritchie, PhD, will discuss her recent research in the arctic. This study explores the values, concerns and hopes of a community on the frontlines of climate change.

Register at at the link below, and you will receive the Zoom webinar link ahead of the event. Hope to see you there!

https://ow.ly/eohX50Tgmqt

Are you passionate about creating a healthier, safer and more equitable world for all?

Learn how you can contribute to change at this year's State of the Public's Health Conference. Heading into its 13th year, this conference brings together the public health workforce, policy makers, academics and community-based organizations to explore how to tackle Georgia's most pressing public health issues.

Register today at soph.uga.edu.

Meet our 2024-25 Undergraduate Ambassadors! Motivated by a passion for public health, our student ambassadors serve as guides and mentors for current and prospective students interested in learning more about what the UGA College of Public Health has to offer.

Follow them on Instagram to learn more → https://www.instagram.com/uga.publichealth.ambassadors/

Associate Dean for Research Dr. Charles Easley was recently featured on Critically Speaking. The episode discussed Easley's research on the significance of a father's lifestyle before conception and its effects on prenatal development.

Listen to the discussion on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts!

Dr. Charles Easley IV: Paternal Effects on the Fetus In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Charles Easley IV discuss the significance of a father’s lifestyle before conception and its effects on prenatal develop

Welcome back, Bulldogs! As we wrap up our first day back, we're excited to celebrate the start of another academic year at the UGA College of Public Health.

We hope the start of the new semester is a chance to reflect on your successes, work toward your goals and continue our mission to advance the health of all through research, hands-on learning and community engagement.

Are you ready for Saturdays in Athens? With our limited-edition UGA buttons, you will be! Get yours today by making a gift to the UGA College of Public Health and show your support for our college and our mission to advance the health of all.

Show your support today: https://ow.ly/c53E50SUec3

This week, we had the privilege of welcoming our 2024 cohort of DrPH students! This degree program is designed to prepare graduates for senior level public health practice careers, and we are so excited to welcome this new class of students.

Last call! Make this your week to submit your abstract to present at the 2024 State of the Public's Health conference on October 24!

Join the conversation as brings together public health practitioners, policymakers, educators, researchers, and professionals engaged in improving the health of Georgians.

Get the details on how to submit here: https://soph.uga.edu/

Our disaster management students are gaining amazing experience in the field while helping keep our communities safe!

Hey ! Submit your application to become a member of the CPH Alumni Board today...

Hey ! Submit your application to become a member of the CPH Alumni Board.

Board members volunteer their time, talent, and resources to assist in building an alumni-centered culture within and we are recruiting builders who understand that they will have to do some heavy lifting.

Give back through membership and help promote the ongoing excellence of the UGA College of Public Health.

Get on Board! Apply before June 30 at this link → https://ow.ly/yU7T50Sj3Tz

Happy Juneteenth! Today we celebrate the country's "second" Independence Day, the end of slavery in America, and honor the voices of those who continue to advocate for social justice, health equity, and an end to racism. Remember the past, celebrate the present, and work towards a brighter and healthier future for all!

Tough jobs, endless to-dos, and financial worries are daily stressors on family life. New research from suggests these stressors can lead parents to less than ideal mealtime behaviors, affecting their kids' relationship with food.

Learn more about the study's findings at https://ow.ly/9vCR50SkeQ4

Hey ! Submit your application to become a member of the CPH Alumni Board.

Board members volunteer their time, talent, and resources to assist in building an alumni-centered culture within and we are recruiting builders who understand that they will have to do some heavy lifting.

Give back through membership and help promote the ongoing excellence of the UGA College of Public Health.

Get on Board! Apply before June 30 at this link → https://ow.ly/yU7T50Sj3Tz

Although crisis communication courses are offered at other colleges and universities, the Graduate Certificate in Crisis, Risk, and Disaster Communication at the University of Georgia is one of only a few programs nationwide that offers this combination of courses in a graduate certificate!

Graduate Certificate in Crisis, Risk, and Disaster Communication approved for Fall 2024 - Grady The University of Georgia has been approved to offer a Graduate Certificate in Crisis, Risk, and Disaster Communication (CRDC).

CPH IN THE MEDIA: Christina Proctor, a clinical associate professor who studies teen to***co use, was featured in a recent WSB-TV story on the alarming rise of teen va**ng.

Watch it here: https://ow.ly/g0Mo50SfEKT

We can improve the health of all Georgians when we work together! is seeking oral and poster presentation abstracts for the 2024 State of the Public's Health Conference, October 24 in Athens, Georgia.

Practitioners, policymakers, academics, or professionals engaged in work to improve the health of Georgians are all encouraged to submit.

The deadline is Aug. 2. Submit your abstract at https://soph.uga.edu/

Happy from ! We stand together to create a healthier, more inclusive, and equitable world for all. Join us in supporting our LGBTQIA+ community as we work towards a brighter future together.

Earlier this month, Christina Proctor, clinical associate professor in health promotion & behavior, and graduate students Chase Reece (MPH) and Noah Hopkins (MPH/PhD) presented their research at the National Rural Health Association’s annual conference in New Orleans, LA.

The research team presented 3 oral presentations and two posters on their work aimed at building awareness about the mental health needs of Georgia's rural farmers and barriers they face for care.

Dr. Proctor was also recently profiled by the Georgia Department of Agriculture and recognized as one their “Mental Health Heroes” for National Mental Health Awareness Month. Read the profile at https://ow.ly/b8K350RQY5e

Learn more about the great work Dr. Christina Proctor to address the mental health needs of Georgia's farmers.

Mental Health Heroes - Dr. Christina Proctor - Clinical Assistant Professor at UGA College of Public Health Fri, May 17 2024 Mental Health Heroes - Dr. Christina Proctor - Clinical Assistant Professor at UGA College of Public Health Dr. Christina Proctor - Clinical Assistant Professor at UGA College of Public HealthDuring Mental Health Awareness Month, we're spotlighting Georgians who make a significant i...

A research team from UGA and Penn State has received a grant from the Gates Foundation to develop a groundbreaking model to predict measles outbreaks worldwide.

“We’re trying to predict risk up to 18 months in advance. This is the first known effort to generate national-level risk predictions for every country in the world. And if successful, the outputs of these tools can be used to allocate resources and prevent measles outbreaks before they happen,” said principal investigator Amy Winter, an assistant professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at .

Read the full story at https://ow.ly/rMX950RGh1e

As a health promotion major at , Kennedi Clemons has gained a solid foundation in the various perspectives she feels are essential to effecting change in public health and healthcare.

Now a Class of 2024 graduate, she is excited to apply experience she’s gained in the classroom, in the field, and in the community to a career in the field of medicine.

“I firmly believe that every aspiring healthcare practitioner should have received adequate education regarding public health principles to effectively serve their community,” she said.

Learn more about Kennedi in our latest student profile → https://ow.ly/vZVC50RGnQo

A new study by researchers at provides even more reason to add omega-3s to your diet. The study explored the role of "healthy fats" omega-3 and omega-6 in preventing disease and death.

“We found that a higher omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is associated with a greater risk of dying,” said Yuchen Zhang, lead study author and doctoral student in epidemiology and biostatistics.

Full story at https://ow.ly/ih8y50Rogy9