School of Public Health

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Dr. Gregory Hayes

Remembering Dr. Gregory Hayes

Dr. Gregory J. Hayes, former Acting Director and Emeritus Associate Professor for the School of Public Health, passed away on November 21, 2022

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Adoption of front-of-pack nutrition warnings can help decrease obesity, cardiovascular disease and some cancers in the Americas

Study finds that the increased use of government-implemented warning labels can help to reduce poor-nutrition-related diseases

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Alumni gifts School of Public Health $1.5 million

The School of Public Health receives $1.5 million from Patrick Ronan, an alumnus whose passion for the field led him down a rewarding path in the public health sector.

Upcoming events from the School of Public Health

Dec 07

02:30 PM

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Embracing Resiliency at Nevada's Recovery & Prevention (NRAP)
Dec 08

02:00 PM

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Queer in Recovery at Nevada's Recovery & Prevention (NRAP)
Dec 09

12:00 PM

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Recovery Dharma at NRAP – Nevadas Recovery & Prevention Community
Dec 12

12:00 PM

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Wolfpack Anonymous at NRAP – Nevadas Recovery & Prevention Community
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The School of Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), an independent agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit schools of public health and public health programs. To request a copy of the school's most recent self-study and/or final report, please email alexandradiorio@unr.edu.