Our Values

We value:

Collaboration

We value creative, team-based, interdisciplinary, and multidisciplinary approaches to improve the public’s health.

Community Engagement

We value public engagement and work with communities to build and foster lasting relationships.

Diversity*

We celebrate the value of multiple backgrounds, views, and orientations to meet the public health needs of all population groups.

Innovation

We embrace idealism, excellence, entrepreneurship, and creativity to generate solutions that improve the health and well-being of all.

Professionalism

We follow a code of conduct guided by integrity, ethical standards, and respect for others.

Health Equality

We believe that all people have the right to live in environments that optimize health and well-being.

*Diversity in this content means the ways in which individuals vary, including, but not limited to, backgrounds, beliefs, viewpoints, abilities, cultures, and traditions that distinguish one individual from another.  See updated UNC system policy 300.8.5  [use smaller italicized font if possible]