What is a Health Education Specialist?
Mission
The mission of the Department of Public Health Education is to promote health by supporting the learning, decision-making and capacity of individuals, groups, and communities. In collaboration with Piedmont Triad Community organizations, the Department prepares professional health educators and advances public health practice and knowledge.The Department of Public Health Education is one of five departments in the School of Health and Human Sciences (HHS). PHE offers:
News and Events
- July 2013:"HealthyUNCG has a new director, Public Health Education's Stefanie Milroy" Read More...
- June 2013: Bill Evans' new book, "The Valleys of Ivory," has been published Read More...
- May 2013 : News and Record explores the story of Louise Vincent, a Public Health Education major who overcame addiction and was successful with the help of Dr. Bob Strack. Read More...
- April 2013 : Paul Chelimo, a student in Community Health Education, has been named the Southern Conference Men's Outdoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week. Read more...
- We are no longer accepting new Health Studies majors. Current majors who will graduate by December 2013 may continue with their program. If you are a Health Studies major and will not graduate by the deadline or are unsure please review your options.
Alumni Spotlight
- April 2013 : Brittan Williams Wood, MPH, receives the Charles G. Jordan Memorial Award. Read more ...
Faculty Spotlight
- May 2013: Dr. Robert Strack received new funding for "Picture Me Alcohol Free." Read More...
- May 2013:Dr. David Wyrick received new funding for "Drug and Alochol Prevention for Student Athletes." Read More...
- May 2013 : Dr. Amanda Tanner receives new funding for "Using CBPR to Reduce HIV risk Among Immigrant Latino MSM." Read More...
- April 2013: Dr. Yorghos Apostolopoulos shares research findings in an article titled, "Transportation workers risk shorter lifespans." Read more...
- January 2013 : Dr. Sharon Morrison talks about the facts and importance of the flu shot on WFMY.
- October 2012 : Dr. Joseph Telfair and Dr. Terri Shelton co-authored an article titled "Educational Attainment as a Social Determinant of Health." Read more...
- August 6, 2012 : Dr. Mike Perko co-authored a children's book. The book recieved the Nook's Top App of the Week by Barnes & Noble. To find out more, visit Barnes & Noble.com or iTunes
