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Research, Resiliency and Reflection: Lessons from Iceland

Trip to the Arctic reaffirms professional commitment for two students and their mentor Immersive Research For Dr. Michelle Ritchie, there’s no such thing as armchair research. To her, proper immersive

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How to stay safe during hurricane season

Stock a kit with food, water, medications and stay informed with national, local officials It’s been an unusually quiet hurricane season so far. But that may change with Hurricane Gabrielle

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month Since 1949, May has been observed as Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States. During this month, we amplify the importance of reducing stigma and

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Maintain your distance to ‘flatten the curve’

You’ve heard all the public health experts say it: Disrupting the spread of coronavirus means social distancing. But what exactly is social distancing? Why is it important? And how do

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How first responders can protect themselves

EMS, police, and health care workers need to take special precautions Healthcare personnel working on the front lines to contain and prevent the spread of the new coronavirus that originated

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The Unseen Work Behind the World Cup

What I learned during a summer in emergency management at the 2026 FIFA World Cup When the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to Atlanta Stadium, most of the world watched

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UGA IDM Receives $3.7 Million to Strengthen Rural Healthcare Resilience

New program helps rural facilities prepare for disasters and safely shelter in place The University of Georgia Institute for Disaster Management (IDM) has been awarded $3.735M to help harden rural

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Morgan Taylor named Director of Institute for Disaster Management

CPH graduate brings expertise, passion to role The University of Georgia College of Public Health is excited to announce Morgan Taylor (PhD ’23, MPH ’19) as the new director for