Xiaoquan Zhao, PhD, of George Mason University, will present the Jane Brown Health Communications Lecture titled, "Self-affirmation in health communication: Promises, evidence, and boundary conditions." Register online. This event is sponsored by the Hussman School of Media and Journalism and the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. Please contact Casey Hart with any questions.
Leticia Marteleto will present “Live Births and Fertility amidst the Zika Epidemic” as part of the Carolina Population Series 2019-2010 Interdisciplinary Research Seminar Series. Leticia J. Marteleto (Ph.D., Sociology, University of Michigan) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and a Faculty Research Associate of the Population Research Center at The University of... Read more »
Join colleagues for a quick walk around the neighborhood. Meet at the Pittsboro Street entrance of McGavran-Greenberg Hall for this fun Culture of Health exercise opportunity. Bad weather? No problem. The leader will find an indoor route! Please contact Penny Slade-Sawyer with any questions. Learn more about our School’s dedication to a culture of health. Schedule one-one-one... Read more »
Students, faculty and staff are invited to join the Culture of Health team for free yoga classes. Beginners are welcome and mats are provided! Please contact Penny Slade-Sawyer, mps3@email.unc.edu, if you have any questions.
"Elder Care: A Series" provides a broad overview of several of the issues and resources related to caring for an elder loved one. Each session focuses on a separate topic, and participants may attend all or some sessions. Caring for an aging family member presents many complex challenges. Paul Klever, Executive Director of the Charles House... Read more »
Dr. Noah Kittner, a new faculty member in the Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering will present a seminar in the ENVR 777 class. Dr. Kittner will discuss previous research related to trace metal pollution and PM 2.5 emissions from coal-fired power plants as well as future avenues of his research related to the falling... Read more »
All Gillings School students, faculty and staff are invited to join this Culture of Health activity for a half-hour of calm breathing and mind decluttering. Come when you can and as you are. Please contact Penny Slade-Sawyer with any questions. Learn more about our School’s dedication to a culture of health. Schedule one-one-one wellness appointments, find health... Read more »
Faculty, Staff, and Students are invited to celebrate the first annual National Workforce Development Month at an open house on Monday, Sept. 30 from 2-3 p.m. Attend for networking and an opportunity to learn more about the Centers housed in the MCH Department that provide workforce development support to professionals across the country. Please contact... Read more »
Students, faculty and staff are invited to join the Culture of Health team for free yoga classes. Beginners are welcome and mats are provided! Please contact Penny Slade-Sawyer, mps3@email.unc.edu, if you have any questions.
The Honduran Health Alliance (HHA) is seeking 2 UNC public health students to serve in a leadership capacity for the 2019-2020 year. Travel expenses to and from Honduras and all expenses while in Honduras will be covered with a $125 one-time program fee. This position is appropriate for SPH practicum credit. Organization Description: HHA is... Read more »
This training explains the foundations and the basics for digital accessibility. Register now.
The Center is facing increasing requests to provide Safe Zones for Medical audiences. In response to this need, we have created a Medical Safe Zone, with a curriculum that covers LGBTQ health disparities, medical resources, and common health professional scenarios, along with a terminology primer and strategies for allyship. We are looking for individuals knowledgeable... Read more »
Join colleagues for a quick walk around the neighborhood. Meet at the Pittsboro Street entrance of McGavran-Greenberg Hall for this fun Culture of Health exercise opportunity. Bad weather? No problem. The leader will find an indoor route! Please contact Penny Slade-Sawyer with any questions. Learn more about our School’s dedication to a culture of health. Schedule one-one-one... Read more »
All Gillings School students, faculty and staff are invited to join this Culture of Health activity for a half-hour of calm breathing and mind decluttering. Come when you can and as you are. Please contact Penny Slade-Sawyer with any questions. Learn more about our School’s dedication to a culture of health. Schedule one-one-one wellness appointments, find health... Read more »
Dr. Carol Runyan, a leader in injury control, will be delivering a lecture on preventing suicide through lethal means counseling. Named one of the most influential leaders in injury control by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Runyan has done research on injury and violence for more than 35 years. Dr. Runyan is... Read more »
Factors such as race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status should not play a role in how healthy we are or the services we receive; yet social determinants of health – where people live, work, play and worship do influence health. This seminar series will share research aimed at understanding and addressing health inequities. Students, post-docs/fellows, faculty,... Read more »
