News & Publications

Issue No. 6: Pop Health Central

Winter 2024
In this issue, Pop Health Central covers University Hospital Newark’s initiatives to improve maternal health and infant health in New Jersey, a program to train Rutgers student educators to address the opioid crisis, the Students for Cancer Awareness and Navigating Screenings patient navigator program, the inaugural Rutgers Health Hack, and more.

Issue No. 5: Pop Health Central

Fall 2023 
Discover stories highlighting community service, research into health communications, resources for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and more.

Issue No. 4: Pop Health Central

Summer 2023
In this issue, Pop Health Central highlights the School of Public Health's process evaluation of the New Jersey State Police ARRIVE Together program, the impact of the Rutgers Interdisciplinary Opioid Trainers, Rutgers Health summer programs for high school students, and more. 

Issue No. 3: Pop Health Central

Spring 2023
In this issue, Pop Health Central highlights maternal and infant health resources, recent Women's History Month events, new funding opportunities, and more. 

Issue No. 2: Pop Health Central

November-December 2022
In this issue, Pop Health Central highlights a regional symposium on climate change, planetary, and human health, and features a variety of new content from contributing authors.

Issue No. 1: Pop Health Central

September-October 2022
The first issue of Pop Health Central celebrates the launch of the Rutgers Population Health Consortium and other news from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Population Health.

Announcing the Joy at Work Mini-Grant Program

March 20, 2024
The Joy at Work Mini-Grant Program provides funding for projects that promote a culture of well-being in Rutgers Health schools, departments, divisions, and/or work teams.

Dr. Neil Kothari Named Interim Vice Chancellor for GME

January 17, 2024
Neil Kothari has been named the Interim Vice Chancellor for GME and Enterprise Wide Designated Institutional Official.

Flu Season Has Begun - Get Your Flu Shot Today

December 11, 2023
With flu season in full swing and the holidays beginning, RBHS leaders remind the Rutgers community to get a flu and covid vaccine.

Get Your Flu Shot Before the Start of Flu Season

October 26, 2023
RBHS leaders urge the Rutgers community to get a flu shot as the start of the season approaches.

Get Your Flu Shot: It's Safe, Easy and Prevents Illness

September 27, 2023
As flu season approaches early this year, Rutgers Health leaders issue a reminder that flu vaccines are the most effective way to prevent the flu, lessen its symptoms, and reduce its spread.

Announcing Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Events

August 31, 2023
Rutgers Health announces events happening throughout National Suicide Prevention Awareness month in September.

"Save the Month" Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

August 16, 2023
Rutgers Health will mark National Suicide Prevention Awareness month in September with events to encourage well-being, support each other and increase our awareness of suicide prevention.

Flu Season Ends on March 31

March 28, 2023
Chancellor Strom and Senior Vice Chancellor Gracias announce the end of flu season effective Friday, March 31, 2023.

Start of Flu Season—Don't Delay Your Vaccine!

November 10, 2022
RBHS leaders urge the Rutgers community to get a flu shot as the official start of the season approaches.

Dr. Noa'a Shimoni Appointed to Lead Student Health Across Rutgers

November 8, 2022
Noa'a Shimoni will lead population and preventive health initiatives as well as direct and coordinate immunization management for the university.

Rutgers Statement Regarding Ebola Virus in Uganda

October 28, 2022
Guidance for the Rutgers community addressing travel to from Ebola-affected regions.

Keep Yourself Well By Getting Your Flu Shot

October 18, 2022
Chancellor Strom and Senior Vice Chancellor Gracias encourage Rutgers employees to be vaccinated against the flu and share resources for getting a flu shot.

Get Your Flu Shot. It's Safe, Easy & Prevents Illness

September 27, 2022
Chancellor Strom and Vice Chancellor Gracias encourage the Rutgers community to get vaccinated this flu season.

September is Suicide Awareness Month

September 6, 2022
RBHS and RWJBarnabas Health are jointly planning special events in September, which is Suicide Awareness Month.

Monkeypox Advisory

August 2, 2022
Chancellor Strom and Senior Vice Chancellor Gracias share the latest public health information on the monkeypox outbreak.

RBHS Vice Chancellor of Population Health

November 15, 2021
Ethan Halm has been selected to serve as Vice Chancellor of Population Health for Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences and Deputy Chief Population Health Officer at RWJBarnabas Health.