Health Policy and Management News
Rhodes scholar returns to Gillings
August 14, 2024 Takhona Hlatshwako’s passion for public health led her from her native Eswatini to Carolina then Oxford and back again.
Holmes named UNC Lambeth Distinguished Chair in Public Policy
August 14, 2024 Candidates for the Lambeth Distinguished Chair are selected based on their contributions to the development of public policy in North Carolina, demonstration of the value of public service and inclusion of students in their work. Holmes is the first candidate from the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health to receive this distinguished honor.
Simms shares tips for better alumni engagement
July 11, 2024 Jeffrey Simms, MSPH, is both assistant professor and associate chair for alumni and external affairs in the Gillings School's Department of Health Policy and Management. He co-authored two articles on alumni engagement in a recent issue of the Journal of Health Administration Education.
The Abstract: July 8, 2024
July 8, 2024 Whether you’re local or global, student or alumni, the Abstract’s weekly news digest will help you stay in the loop with our amazing Gillings School community. Epidemiology... Read more »
Inaugural “North Carolina Men’s Health Report Card” provides snapshot of most pressing issues affecting men statewide
June 28, 2024 June is National Men’s Health Month: The report serves as a call to action for local and state organizations, as well as the public, to seek important changes that can have far-reaching, positive impacts on the health of North Carolinians.
Among cancer survivors, LGBTQ+ individuals report higher prevalence of chronic health conditions, disabilities, other limitations
June 20, 2024
Transgender or gender non-conforming cancer survivors had higher odds of most conditions compared to cisgender cancer survivors, according to research led by Gillings School doctoral student Austin Waters.
CAHME announces reaccreditation of Gillings School Department of Health Policy and Management
June 20, 2024 CAHME is the only organization recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation to grant accreditation to individual academic programs offering a graduate degree in health care management.
The Abstract: June 10, 2024
June 10, 2024 Whether you’re local or global, student or alumni, the Abstract’s weekly news digest will help you stay in the loop with our amazing Gillings School community. Environmental... Read more »
Slifkin and Goldberg named Executives in Residence for the Department of Health Policy and Management
June 3, 2024 The Department of Health Policy and Management (HPM) has made its inaugural appointment of two executives in residence.
Three Gillings students named 2024 Community Engagement Fellows
May 17, 2024 The Community Engagement Fellowship program at UNC-Chapel Hill awards a maximum of eight fellowships of up to $2,500 each year for engaged scholarship projects that are responsive to community priorities and have an academic connection.
