Welcome to the Division of Public Health
Our mission is to protect and promote the health of communities in Utah and globally through high-quality scholarship and research. As a premier academic unit, we advance the field of public health through exceptional training provided by world-class faculty, preparing top-tier public health leaders. Our graduates excel in academic, healthcare, research, and professional roles, serving communities worldwide by preventing disease and promoting good health.
Jim VanDerslice, PhD
Public Health Division Chief
What We Do
We Research
- Causes and risk factors of disease
- Effective methods of prevention
- Health services
- Advances in public health and health service delivery
We Educate
- Dedicated individuals who serve the public's health in government, non-profit and private organizations, and academia
- Current and future health professionals
- Community members to make informed health decisions
We Serve
- Community members striving to improve health
- Health professionals engaged in research and care
- The global community of science
