Study shows Latino families more likely to have purchased toddler milk
February 25, 2020 Though multiple national health organizations recommend against giving toddler milk – a nutrient-fortified drink for children ages 12 months to 3 years that often contains added sugars – to young children, a new study suggests Latino families may be at particularly high risk for purchasing the product.
Remembering Joan Gillings, who inspired thousands with her ‘can do, hands on’ approach
February 22, 2021 Joan Gillings passed away on February 18. Her name and her spirit will live on in the Gillings School of Global Public Health. “Joan was a force of nature, a wonderful leader in North Carolina and beyond,” says Dean Barbara K. Rimer.
Diggs appointed Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
February 19, 2021 Pam Diggs has been named Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at insurer Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina.
Diekman explores COVID-19 transmission dynamics, creates resources for health workers at skilled nursing facilities
February 12, 2021 The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention deployed Dr. Shane Diekman to study how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, spreads in skilled-nursing facilities in Minnesota. While there, he developed a series of tools to aid and protect frontline workers in these facilities.
Ford receives lifetime achievement award
February 2, 2021 The Association of Black Women Physicians honored Chandra Ford with a lifetime achievement award.
Messaging on COVID-19, smoking and vaping link may discourage cigarette use
January 20, 2021 Messages that link COVID-19 to smoking may be effective in discouraging cigarette use, according to a study from health behavior researchers at UNC.
Alumnus named Chatham County health director
January 19, 2021 Gillings School alumnus Mike Zelek was named Chatham County health director in late November 2020.
Gillings student and alumni played crucial role in NBA's COVID-19 “bubble”
January 5, 2021 According to Dr. Christina Mack, the National Basketball Association (NBA) made a call in the name of public health when it suspended the 2019-2020 season in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan to restart its season — and hold playoffs in a controlled environment, or “bubble” — was ambitious. Mack notes that the NBA’s history of relying on scientific expertise and data to drive decisions greatly contributed to the success of this novel approach.
Department of Energy recognizes Dubbs for contributions to clean energy
January 4, 2021 The U.S. Department of Energy honored Dr. Lindsay Dubbs with a U.S. Clean Energy Education & Empowerment Initiative (C3E) Award in the education category this week at the Ninth Annual U.S. C3E Women in Clean Energy Symposium.
Study proves cost-effectiveness of strategies to increase rates of HPV vaccination
December 21, 2020 Recent research published in Pediatrics by a team of faculty and alumnae of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health shows that existing interventions to increase human papillomavirus vaccinations are cost-effective.
