Key Research Areas: Epidemiology, International Public Health, Public Policy, Addictions, and Health Psychology—focusing on issues like cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic pain, addictions, and sexual health.

Our esteemed faculty is diverse and committed to enhancing the community while making significant advancements in teaching and public health initiatives.

The Department of Public Health Sciences' educational responsibilities are focused on medical and dental students, residents, the public health workforce, and other health care professionals.

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Beyond the Classroom: The Power of Community Engagement

Education

Public health education extends far beyond lectures and textbooks. In this article, we explore how community engagement experiences—from volunteer initiatives and service-learning opportunities to partnerships with local organizations—help prepare future public health professionals to address real-world challenges. By working directly with communities, students gain valuable skills in leadership, cultural humility, communication, and advocacy while making... Continue reading→

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PHS Supports CIRI Through Community Donation Effort

Department News

  The Department of Public Health Sciences recently had the opportunity to give back to the community through a donation initiative benefiting the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI). Thanks to the generosity of the UConn School of Dental Medicine, our department delivered nearly 800 dental hygiene products, including toothbrushes, toothpaste, and floss, to... Continue reading→

Spring Cleaning Donation Drive

UConn Department of Public Health Sciences Spring Cleaning Donation Drive

This season, our department is proud to support 3 impactful initiatives dedicated to serving CT residents: Community Service Officer Jim Barrett’s Homeless Outreach Program, Hands On Hartford, and Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants.

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Department chairman Doug Brugge sits down with our faculty to discuss their interesting paths to public health research.

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