Population and Family Health

The Heilbrunn Department of Population and Family Health explores the legal, policy, and human rights dimensions of health, particularly within communities in low-income, unstable, or inequitable environments both locally and globally.

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Message From the Interim Chair

A message from S. Patrick Kachur, MD, MPH, Interim Chair of the Heilbrunn Department of Population and Family Health at CUIMC.

Who We Are

The Heilbrunn Department of Population and Family Health (HDPFH) addresses a wide range of challenges to health.

Educational Programs

Columbia Mailman's population and family health department trains tomorrow's scientific leaders and conducts cutting-edge research. We encourage you to explore our academic programs and discover how you can join us.

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Our Research

Our research focuses on sexual and reproductive health and rights, forced migration, child and adolescent health, environmental justice, and complex health systems.

Our Faculty

Our work has been critical in shifting global and local health policy and practice to improve health systems and health outcomes for populations in low-income, unstable, or inequitable environments.

PopFam News

PopFam Faculty Member Sara Casey and Four MPH Graduates Publish Paper on Midwifery Education in the South Sudan

September 13, 2023

PopFam program RAISE and International Medical Corps share results from a mixed methods assessment of the midwifery education program in 3 schools in South Sudan

Topic

Child and Adolescent Health
BIPOC and First-Generation Mentoring Program Demonstrates Success

July 18, 2023

Mentorship for BIPOC and first-generation public health graduate students can improve their experiences and satisfaction and, ultimately, may help them meet their educational and professional goals.

Topic

Public Health Education
Do You Know What’s in Your Period Products?

April 20, 2023

MPH student Kathleen Brody writes about the need for better regulation of the ingredients in menstrual products.

Topic

Healthcare Policy