Gillings School of Global Public Health

Welcome to the Gillings School of Global Public Health, the top *public* school of public health in the U.S. Our mission is to improve public health, promote individual well-being and eliminate health inequities in North Carolina and around the world. Our work is done in basic science laboratories; clinical and public health settings; communities, including worksites; and community-based and other non-governmental organizations. With our special focus on the science of implementation and delivery, our faculty, staff and students bridge the gap between academic research and practical, public health to make a world of difference — and a different, healthier world. **From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Outer Banks** The Gillings School’s work in public health is the foundation that can prevent disease, promote health and prolong life in communities. We work to support a healthier Tar Heel State through: **Preparedness** - Collaborating with local N.C. governments to measure the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination - Developing new antivirals in preparation for future pandemics - Promoting total worker health in N.C. **Healthy families and communities** - Working with state organizations to address food insecurity in North Carolina - Closing health inequity gaps through collaboration with local health care providers and grassroots organizations - Helping leaders create unique strategies that promote health in Western N.C. communities **Clean air and water** - Removing harmful and toxic forever chemicals from water and communities near manufacturing plants - Increasing awareness of environmental and societal factors that can impact health in N.C. communities - Studying the harmful and helpful microorganisms in indoor spaces across N.C.