Public Health

Elon alumni Sophie Rupp, Michelle Reissig and Junie Burke publish their research in health-related journals.

Gruber, an assistant professor of public health studies and epidemiologist, talked with reporter Bob Buckley about the similarities and differences between the two pandemics.

Public health and international & global studies double major Elrefa and with her mentor, Associate Professor Stephanie Baker, focus their Lumen Prize research on disparities among the Latinx community and reproductive health.

Danielle Purifoy, board chair of the North Carolina Environmental Justice Network, will discuss 'The Long Fight for Environmental Justice in North Carolina,' on October 5 at 7 p.m. in McKinnon Hall in the Moseley Center.

Epidemiologist and Elon Assistant Professor Joann Gruber offers a look at the science behind indoor mask requirements at Elon and elsewhere and explains how masks can combat COVID-19.

Faculty garner awards for Excellence in Mentoring, Service-Leadership, Teaching and Scholarship. Program and administrative assistants were recognized for hard work during COVID.

Baker, an assistant professor of public health studies, commented on areas of public health where more investment is needed.

Six members of the Class of 2021 participated in a signing ceremony at Lindner Amphitheatre to formalize their participation in the service-year program offered by Elon in partnership with local organizations. Six fellows who have completed their year of service were also recognized.

Deutsch is one of Alamance County’s six service year fellows who has been working alongside the Alamance County Health Department to provide support to local residents.

The R4P Equity Evaluation Framework involves critical examination of the root causes of disparity and restructuring institutions to remove barriers to care and education. The H.E.R. Lab analyzes the roles of race and racism as the main contributors to racial health inequities.