The Department of Health Promotion and Behavior (HPB), through
research, teaching, and service, prepares professionals in process-related
competencies in health promotion programming that are based on a
comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the determinants of
health. Health promotion efforts are directed at influencing or
facilitating health-related behavior, advocating public health policy,
creating supportive environments, strengthening community action,
developing personal skills, and reorienting health services.
In 1974, Health Promotion and Behavior (HPB) became independent
from the department of Health and Physical Education as the Department
of Health and Safety and was approved to offer bachelors and masters
degrees in Health Education and a Masters in Safety Education (primarily
for driver's education instructors). The department still serves
primarily a teacher education role. In 1987, Health and Safety became
the Department of Health Promotion and Behavior. In 2004, HPB became
part of the College of Public Health.
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HEALTH PROMOTION & BEHAVIOR
308 Ramsey Student Center at 300 River Road
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-6522
Phone: 706.542.3313
Fax: 706.542.4956
hpbcph@uga.edu
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