Leslie Kantor, chair of #RutgersSPH's Department of Urban-Global Public Health, spoke with ONNJ about the state's progress in improving maternal and infant health, including over 70 policies and programs to expand care and address disparities.
🔗 Access the full segment: www.onnj.com/videos/mater...
🎓 Meet Nandini Selvam, PhD '06, MPH '01!
Nandini earned her MPH and PhD in Public Health from #RutgersSPH and is President of Government Solutions at IQVIA Inc., overseeing business and scientific strategy.
🔗 Learn more about Nandini’s public health journey: sph.rutgers.edu/news/alumni-...
#RutgersSPH Wellness PHirst Ambassador Aditi Sharada shares how her work in pharmacoepidemiology and her commitment to translating evidence into real-world care shape her path in public health.
🔗 Learn more about her public health journey: sph.rutgers.edu/news/putting...
Congratulations to #RutgersSPH Dean Perry N. Halkitis and Vice Dean Deanna Kerrigan on being recognized by NJBIZ as the most influential health leaders in New Jersey.
🔗 Learn more about their impact: sph.rutgers.edu/news/rutgers...
🎓 Meet Rich Hubner, MPH ‘95!
Rich earned his MPH degree in Environmental and Occupational Health from #RutgersSPH and currently serves as the Northeast Regional Director at BSI Consulting.
🔗 Learn more about Rich’s public health journey: sph.rutgers.edu/news/alumni-...
🎓 Meet Krystal Mayers-Pagan, DHSc, MPH ‘20, CRT ‘19!
Krystal earned her MPH in Global Public Health and a Certificate in Population Health from #RutgersSPH, and she currently leads student wellness services at FDU.
🔗 Learn more about Krystal's public health journey: sph.rutgers.edu/news/alumni-...
#RutgersSPH Wellness PHirst Ambassador Riddhi Pandya shares how her nursing background, commitment to preventive care, and passion for community wellness shape her path in public health.
🔗 Learn more about her public health journey: sph.rutgers.edu/news/putting...
🎓 Meet Neha, MPH ’25!
Neha earned her MPH degree in Population Mental Health from #RutgersSPH and currently serves as the Mental Health Initiatives Coordinator at Virginia Tech University.
🔗 Learn more about Neha’s public health journey: sph.rutgers.edu/news/alumni-...
# 18 in the nation. Top 20 in public health.
Our latest ranking reflects continued momentum in innovation, impact, and a people-centered approach to public health.
🔗 Learn how #RutgersSPH is keeping the ‘public’ in public health: sph.rutgers.edu/news/rutgers...
A collage of portraits of eight individuals, each with their name and affiliation below. The individuals are Carissa Dougherty, Claire Brown, Dawn Walter, Denise Anderson, James Lamonte, Kelly Lenahan, Krystal Mayers-Pagan, and Lily Black. Below the portraits is a text overlay reading "ALUMNI APRIL Humans of Rutgers School of Public Health," along with an image of the Rutgers School of Public Health building. A grid of nine portraits of individuals, each with their name and affiliation below. The individuals are Lisa Hamilton, Mikasa Modi, Nandini Selvam, Neha, Plyshette Wiggins, Rich Hubner, Sarah Scharf, Treemanisha Stewart, and Yi-Ru (Leo) Chen.
#RutgersSPH is excited to announce Alumni April 2026! 🎓🎉
This year's theme, "Humans of Rutgers School of Public Health," highlights non-traditional journeys and the people-first values that shape the profession.
🔗 Learn more about our alumni: sph.rutgers.edu/about/alumni...
Today’s #FindingsFriday insight comes from a NEW @milbankfund.bsky.social article led by CSHP and @rutgerssph.bsky.social Assistant Professor @ericaeliason.bsky.social.
It evaluates how continuous coverage requirements led to changes in #postpartum #Medicaid paid care: go.rutgers.edu/slsqbwt8
#RutgersSPH Wellness PHirst Ambassador Aesha Patel shares how her background in healthcare informs her approach to community wellness and her work in public health.
🔗 Learn more about her public health journey: sph.rutgers.edu/news/putting...
In this @us.theconversation.com op-ed, @danamartha.bsky.social (@wisccore.bsky.social) and @lauralindberg.bsky.social (@rutgerssph.bsky.social) break down their research on how teens are accessing abortion pills via telehealth, why it matters, and what further research is needed.
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#RutgersSPH Dean Perry N. Halkitis and Kristen D. Krause, assistant professor in the Department of Urban-Global Public Health, examine the evolution of LGBTQ public health in their AJPH publication.
🔗 Learn more about their editorial: sph.rutgers.edu/news/lgbtq-p...
#RutgersSPH Wellness PHirst Ambassador Hang Zhou shares how her dedication to data‑driven health research and improving clinical outcomes shapes her path in public health.
🔗 Learn more about her public health journey: sph.rutgers.edu/news/putting...
#RutgersSPH Vice Dean Deanna Kerrigan explores how social-structural and psychosocial factors shape the health of underserved groups, advancing disease prevention and community resilience.
🔗 Learn more: sph.rutgers.edu/news/researc...
#WomensHistoryMonth
Tamara Taggart, the Perry N. Halkitis Endowed Chair for Advancing LGBTQ+ Public Health at #RutgersSPH, explores how social-structural and cultural identity factors shape health behaviors and outcomes in underserved populations.
🔗 Learn more: sph.rutgers.edu/news/researc...
#WomensHistoryMonth
How can every young person make informed choices about reproductive health? Laura Lindberg, professor and director of the MPH in Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights and Justice at #RutgersSPH, explores barriers in abortion care.
🔗 Access the publication: www.healthaffairs.org/content/fore...
#RutgersSPH Wellness PHirst Ambassador Brianna Vo shares how her interests in medicine, mental health, and holistic, community-focused care shape her path in public health.
🔗 Learn more about her public health journey: sph.rutgers.edu/news/putting...
Research led by #RutgersSPH's Elissa Kozlov identifies two gaps in understanding medical aid in dying (MAID) laws: ideology-driven misinformation and uncertainty shaped by structural barriers, highlighting the need for tailored solutions.
🔗Learn more about the study: www.rutgers.edu/news/many-am...
Today's #FindingsFriday insight comes from a new @jamahealthforum.com article co-authored by CSHP and @rutgerssph.bsky.social's @ericaeliason.bsky.social.
The article explores how the #COVID era continuous coverage requirement affected #postpartum hospitalization rates: go.rutgers.edu/z71z8njc
#RutgersSPH Wellness PHirst Ambassador Maryam ‘Niki’ Tavallali shares how her passion for environmental health, prevention, and community connection shapes her path in public health.
🔗 Learn more about her public health journey: sph.rutgers.edu/news/putting...
Congratulations to Kimberly Boller, adjunct faculty at #RutgersSPH, on being named the Inaugural Executive Director of Grandparents for Vaccines!
🔗 Learn more about her impact and new role: sph.rutgers.edu/news/kimberl... | @gparents4vaccines.bsky.social
#RutgersSPH Wellness PHirst Ambassador Luis Cordero shares how his passion for population aging, clinical outcomes, and community-centered care shapes his work and studies.
🔗 Learn more about his public health journey: sph.rutgers.edu/news/putting...
Rafael E. Pérez-Figueroa, Associate Dean for Community Engagement, Population Health, and Global Public Health at #RutgersSPH, is the new Principal Investigator of REACH, leading efforts to advance health equity across New Jersey.
🔗 Learn more: sph.rutgers.edu/news/rutgers...
"Exposure to alcohol-promoting social media content was associated with desire to drink across varying levels of prior alcohol use, and social media influencers may contribute to normalisation of alcohol consumption among young people." @rutgerssph.bsky.social jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
❄️ 2/23/26 Update: #RutgersSPH's operating status for Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026:
📌 Classes (Tues.): All courses will be held online. Check Rutgers email and Canvas for updates.
📌 Employees: Remote work where feasible; essential staff will be notified.
🔗 Most current info: rutgers.edu/status
❄️ #RutgersSPH's operating status for Sunday, Feb. 22, and Monday, Feb. 23, 2026:
📌 Classes (Mon.): All courses will be held online. Check Rutgers email and Canvas for updates.
📌 Employees: Remote work where feasible; essential staff will be notified.
🔗 Most current info: rutgers.edu/status
This week, we're sharing another #FindingsFriday insight from an @amjpublichealth.bsky.social article led by CSHP and @rutgerssph.bsky.social's @ericaeliason.bsky.social.
It evaluates children’s #healthinsurance coverage during the COVID-19 #Medicaid disenrollment freeze: go.rutgers.edu/bejwpnrw
🆕 #RutgersSPH has launched a 100% online MPH degree in Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights and Justice, and is accepting students for the Fall 2026 semester.
🔗 Learn more about the degree and how to apply: sph.rutgers.edu/academics/de...