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A New School for a New Era in Public Health

A commitment to public health education, research and practice has long been a part of Augusta University’s institutional DNA. Building on this history, President Brooks A. Keel announced the creation of the School of Public Health at Augusta University. As a standalone academic unit, the new School of Public Health will unify related programs across the institution and add coherence to public health research and scholarship. The School of Public Health will prepare the next generation of public health professionals, scholars and leaders while amplifying Augusta University’s impact on population health across Georgia and around the world.

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Mission and Vision

Mission

The Augusta University School of Public Health will expand knowledge of population health and reduce health disparities through education, research, service, workforce development, and community engagement.

Vision

The Augusta University School of Public Health will be recognized as a leader in public health innovation and discovery to improve population health and quality of life in Georgia and beyond.

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MD-MPH grad hopes to put at-risk communities first

"Most of these patients who have worse diabetic retinopathy belong to vulnerable populations that our free clinics serve," says Tommy Bui.

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AU celebrates the investiture of President Russell T. Keen

“Theirs is a journey of compassion for all, dedication to education and a bold vision to guide AU and our entire region forward,” says Henry Ingram.

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Kruse-Diehr named chair for SPH’s Community and Behavioral Health Sciences

“When I met with the school’s leadership and faculty, I saw a lot of excitement, passion and energy for the direction the school is heading," says Aaron Kruse-Diehr, PhD.

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School of Public Health assistant professor addressing childhood obesity

“Research shows that kids gain three to five times the amount of weight over the summer than they do in the remainder of the school year,” says Lauren von Klinggraeff, PhD.

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