The Joint School of Public Health is a partnership between 麻豆国产AV and Norfolk State University to provide a collaborative and comprehensive education at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and practical, hands-on experiences.
Our programs provide students with problem-solving, critical thinking skills, and evidence-based health practices related to public health.
Public Health students received a grant to research air quality and present findings to the Virginia Department of Health.
Joint School of Public Health faculty and staff gathered to celebrate the school鈥檚 approval by the State Council on Higher Education in Virginia (SCHEV) and conference research presentations.
Dr. Hadiza Galama presented her research on structural barriers and cancer outcomes at the American Public Health Association National Conference in Minneapolis, MN.
Dean Li-Wu Chen visited National Taiwan University to discuss collaboration and research.
Dean Chen participates in a Virginia Department of Health panel with local health directors.
Dean Li-Wu Chen presents Ph.D. candidate May Salama with a JSPH grant award to present her research.
Students and faculty from the JSPH visited Eastern Shore Rural Health鈥檚 Eastville location for a facility tour and to learn about rural health opportunities and challenges.
Ph.D. candidate Rexford Anson-Dwama presents his research project as part of the APHA 2024 conference.
Dr. Brett Sierra received the 2024 Research to Practice Award from the Health Administration Section of the American Public Health Association for his work on the Healthy Portsmouth Million Hearts Initiative: A QI project to address access to hypertension outreach and engagement.
Dean's Message
Welcome to the Joint School of Public Health. We hope you will join us as we embark on our mission of inspiring teaching, groundbreaking research, and meaningful community engagement.
Transforming Public Health in Virginia
The Joint School of Public Health unites 麻豆国产AV and Norfolk State University to tackle regional health challenges. This partnership focuses on community engagement, addressing health disparities, and advancing research to improve public health outcomes in eastern and coastal Virginia.
Joint School of Public Health
Explore our leadership and organizational chart to see how we鈥檙e structured to effectively address public health challenges and make a meaningful impact.