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Health Promotion and Health Behavior
Health Promotion and Health Behavior
Inspire behavior change to improve health and well-being
Real solutions to community health challenges
Health promotion and health behavior specialists work to understand the social and behavioral influences at play in various communities, especially those with health disparities.
Whether it’s addressing living conditions, lifestyle choices or disease prevention, these public health professionals use scientific approaches to create real solutions to communities’ most pressing health challenges.
Health promotion and health behavior news and stories
Spokane Zephyr soccer player Hailey Coll earned a Humanitarian of the Year nomination while pursuing her MPH and volunteering 20 hours weekly with River City Youth. From leading bike programs to running food banks, she proves public health impact happens everywhere.
Researchers led by Jessica Gorman are creating inclusive cancer care programs that address barriers faced by LGBTQ+ survivors, young adults, and underserved communities to improve outcomes for all.
Associate Professor Jessica Gorman's inclusive cancer care research was featured in the Office of Institutional Diversity's 2025 State of Inclusive Excellence at Oregon State.
Double alumna Dr. Alexandra Szarabajko, MPH '21 and PhD '22, has been honored with the Teaching Excellence Award from South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities.
COH researchers Hyosin Dawn Kim and Brian Primack secured top presentation awards at the 8th Annual Global Public Health Conference in Bangkok, showcasing research on social media's impact on mental health.
Veronica Irvin, associate professor, elected a fellow of the Society of Behavioral Medicine.
Accreditation
Our BS, MPH and PhD Public Health programs are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. This distinction ensures your education meets the nationally agreed-upon standards developed by public health academics and practitioners.