{"id":171,"date":"2018-04-10T15:01:00","date_gmt":"2018-04-10T15:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/public-health\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2026-02-06T16:02:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T21:02:13","slug":"public-health","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/public-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Public Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"prpl-homepage-hero mlt-background-cover\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\" style=\"background-image: url(\/responsive-media\/cache\/public-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2023\/09\/ph-feature4.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg);\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/public-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2023\/09\/ph-feature4.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/public-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2023\/09\/ph-feature4.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><h1 id=\"content-start\">Public Health<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"hero-footer\">\n<div><div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\"><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-white full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/public-health\/academic-programs\/\">Academic Programs<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\"><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-white full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/public-health\/faculty-and-staff\">Faculty &amp; Staff<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\"><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-white full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/public-health\/academic-programs\/master-of-public-health-mph\/\">Master of Public Health<\/a><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band scalable image-right\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/public-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2024\/01\/PH1.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/public-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2024\/01\/PH1.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Students in Public Health class\"\/><\/div><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Have you thought about how\u00a0<em>you<\/em>\u00a0will help to make a better, healthier world?<\/h2>\n<p>Public Health Department students are driven by a shared passion for advancing health and well-being, fueled by a commitment to social justice and tackling health disparities. Our hands-on academic programs seamlessly integrate practical experience with classroom learning, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for diverse careers in public health.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/public-health\/what-can-i-do-with-a-degree-in-public-health\/\">What can I do with a degree in Public Health?<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band red scalable image-right\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/public-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2024\/01\/LaylaTamimi-crop2.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/public-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2024\/01\/LaylaTamimi-crop2.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Layla Tamimi &apos;23\"\/><\/div><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2><span class=\"pre-heading\">Student Spotlight<\/span><br \/><\/h2>\n<p>Recent graduate Layla Tamimi shares her inspiring journey to earning a degree in Health Systems Administration and Policy, highlighting challenges and accomplishments along the way.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-white\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2024\/01\/03\/graduate-spotlight-the-power-of-perseverance\/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the full story<\/a><\/span><\/p><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray skewed-edge scalable image-left\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/public-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2020\/04\/30_19_082019_3328_CEHS-Sam-Liu.jpg.3.2x.generic.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/public-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2020\/04\/30_19_082019_3328_CEHS-Sam-Liu.jpg.3.2x.generic.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2><span class=\"pre-heading\">Faculty Spotlight<\/span><br \/><\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Sam Liu enjoys engaging meaningfully with both undergraduate and graduate students as they prepare to serve as public health professionals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/cehs\/2019\/09\/16\/dr-sam-liu\">See full spotlight<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray skewed-edge scalable image-right\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/public-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2024\/01\/AraceliPintle-crop.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/public-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2024\/01\/AraceliPintle-crop.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Araceli Pintle \u201919\"\/><\/div><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2><span class=\"pre-heading\">Alumni Spotlight<\/span><br \/><\/h2>\n<p>Araceli Pintle &#8217;19 believes that being a graduate of MSU really allowed her to grow as a professional and confirmed her passion for public health<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/cehs\/2019\/10\/22\/araceli-pintle\/\">See full spotlight<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band scalable no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h4><strong>Please note: Depending on your need, there are direct contacts that can help you faster. To find who you should contact, please visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/public-health\/student-advisement\/\">Important Public Health Contact Information<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/public-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2020\/02\/ceph-bach-mast-red-jpeg.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/public-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2020\/02\/ceph-bach-mast-red-jpeg.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"CEPH Accreditation Logo\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"contact-info\"><div class=\"contact-info-header\"><span>Contact Public Health<\/span><\/div><div class=\"contact-info-body\"><dl><div class=\"contact-info-group\"><dt>Location:<\/dt><dd>University Hall, Room 4130<\/dd><\/div><div class=\"contact-info-group\"><dt>Phone:<\/dt><dd><a href=\"tel:973-655-4154\" class=\"a11y-phone-number\">973-655-4154<\/a><\/dd><\/div><div class=\"contact-info-group\"><dt>Email:<\/dt><dd><a href=\"mailto:publichealth@montclair.edu\">publichealth@montclair.edu<\/a><\/dd><\/div><\/dl><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band red scalable no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Public Health in the News<\/h2>\n<p><ul class='news-feed horizontal'><li class='news-item'><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\"  data-original-image=\"\/public-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2025\/11\/101525_47174_Public20Health20and20Essex20County_MP.jpg.5.1x.generic.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/public-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2025\/11\/101525_47174_Public20Health20and20Essex20County_MP.jpg.5.1x.generic.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Montclair State University and Essex County Health celebrate a new partnership.\" \/><\/div><span class='headline'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/cchl\/2025\/11\/14\/university-announces-partnership-with-essex-county\/\">University Announces Partnership with Essex County<\/a><\/span><span class='posted'>Friday November 14, 2025<\/span><\/li><li class='news-item'><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\"  data-original-image=\"\/public-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2025\/05\/P5072753.jpg.3.2x.generic.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/public-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2025\/05\/P5072753.jpg.3.2x.generic.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><span class='headline'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/cchl\/2025\/05\/13\/this-is-what-graduating-looks-like-samantha-eloys-joy-filled-moment-captures-the-spirit-of-commencement\/\">This Is What Graduating Looks Like: Samantha Eloy\u2019s Joy-Filled Moment Captures the Spirit of Commencement<\/a><\/span><span class='sub-head'>Upon earning her Master of Public Health degree, Samantha Eloy experienced a defining moment of pure joy \u2013 captured in one unforgettable image<\/span><span class='posted'>Tuesday May 13, 2025<\/span><\/li><li class='news-item'><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\"  data-original-image=\"\/public-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2025\/03\/030325_192_Veronica_Paniagua-LAROSA.jpg.5.1x.generic.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/public-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2025\/03\/030325_192_Veronica_Paniagua-LAROSA.jpg.5.1x.generic.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Montclair Public Health student Veronica Paniagua discusses Aging in Place volunteer program with a senior community member.\" \/><\/div><span class='headline'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/cchl\/2025\/03\/07\/montclair-state-university-and-montclair-township-launch-new-jerseys-first-academic-health-department\/\">Montclair State University and Montclair Township Launch New Jersey\u2019s First Academic Health Department<\/a><\/span><span class='sub-head'>New partnership creates hands-on public health opportunities for students while strengthening community health initiatives<\/span><span class='posted'>Friday March 7, 2025<\/span><\/li><li class='news-item'><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\"  data-original-image=\"\/public-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2024\/12\/Stephanie-Silvera-cropped-final.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/public-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/272\/2024\/12\/Stephanie-Silvera-cropped-final.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"A reporter interviews Stephanie Silvera.\" \/><\/div><span class='headline'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/cchl\/2024\/12\/23\/public-health-professor-shares-tips-to-prevent-cold-flu-rsv-and-covid\/\">Public Health Professor Shares Tips to Prevent Cold, Flu, RSV and COVID<\/a><\/span><span 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