New research highlights inequities in treatment of postpartum depressive symptoms
April 1, 2024 Researchers at the Gillings School and Columbia University have uncovered significant underdiagnosis and undertreatment of postpartum depressive symptoms, as well as stark racial and ethnic inequities in treatment for those with postpartum depressive symptoms.
Harrison named NCALHD Health Director of the Year
March 25, 2024 Lisa Macon Harrison, MPH, health director for Granville-Vance Public Health (GVPH) and Gillings School alumna, was honored for her decade-plus commitment to leading GVPH and lifting the work, value and voice of health departments locally, statewide and at the national level.
Researchers explore protective strategies in young adult alcohol use
March 21, 2024 A recent study examines harm-reduction behaviors aimed at mitigating alcohol-related consequences among people ages 18 to 25, unveiling various protective approaches and identifying additional strategies, which may differ from commonly studied ones.
Rimer, Martin honored with ASPPH awards for lifetime achievement, research excellence
March 19, 2024 Two Gillings School faculty members were named 2024 award winners by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health. Dr. Barbara K. Rimer will receive the Welch-Rose Award for lifetime achievements and Dr. Chantel L. Martin will receive the Early Career Research Excellence Award.
The Abstract: March 18, 2024
March 18, 2024 Newly published studies continue to explore the effects of COVID-19 in communities, A.I. gets federal funding to aid cancer patients, plus new collaborative studies on air quality in Africa.
Honoring Dr. James Swenberg, Kenan Distinguished Professor of environmental sciences and engineering
March 4, 2024 James Swenberg, DVM, DACVP, PhD, Kenan Distinguished Professor at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health in the Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, died October 5, 2023. There will be a Scientific Symposium to honor him and his work on March 22 from 3–5 p.m. in 133 Rosenau Hall at the Gillings School.
Pink ribbon marketing on alcohol reveals need for ‘pinkwashing’ awareness
February 26, 2024 Pinkwashed ads for certain beer products led viewers to believe those products had greater health benefits and increased their perception of the brand as favorable and socially responsible, according to a study co-led by Gillings School researchers.
Menthol cigarette bans could lead nearly a quarter of smokers to quit
February 21, 2024 A new study from Gillings School researchers has found that that banning the sale of menthol cigarettes could lead to a meaningful reduction in smoking rates.
The public health connection: Mental health and BIPOC representation in media
February 21, 2024 Doctoral student Sophie To has co-authored a new study that shines a light on how BIPOC youth with mental health concerns perceive media and are impacted by the stories that are told.
Milner receives ADA's humanitarian award
February 19, 2024 The American Dental Association recognized Gillings School alumnus Dr. Bill Milner with its 2023 humanitarian award for decades of outstanding contributions to dentistry and health equity.
