Good health —
Something that some take for granted. Something that some are never granted. That uneven experience is called inequity; a root of injustice and divide. This is where Public Health at NSU enters the equation: to break systemic barriers, to build health equity, to brighten futures with lasting transformational change. If good health, for all, matters to you — then your ambition matters to us.
Healthcare and Allied Health
Elevate your impact in Healthcare and Allied Health. Gain vital clinical skills, medical knowledge, and patient care expertise to advance in the medical field.
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Healthcare and Allied Health
Elevate your impact in Healthcare and Allied Health. Gain vital clinical skills, medical knowledge, and patient care expertise to advance in the medical field.
→ Online, Self-Paced
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Elevate your expertise in Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI. Gain skills in prompt engineering and machine learning to future-proof your career today.
→ Online, Self-Paced
Pharmacy Technician
Gain hands-on experience and learn everything you need to know to assist pharmacists with prescriptions, patient inquiries, and administrative tasks.
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Medical Billing & Coding
More than one million practicing physicians in the U.S. rely on medical billers and coders to receive payment for their services.
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Mental Health First Aid Training
A Community Partnership with United Way
The Center for Public Health Initiatives at NSU partnered with United Way to bring Mental Health First Aid training to Hampton Roads, offering our community the tools and confidence to recognize, understand, and respond to signs of mental health challenges.
Our Work
NSU Nursing PSA’s Description
We are proud to present a series of Public Service Announcements created by NSU nursing students. These student-led PSAs bring important health topics directly to the community — in relatable, real voices from the next generation of public health professionals. From...
Joint School of Public Health Video
Produced by the American Public Health Association, this video highlights the Joint School of Public Health, a collaborative partnership between Old Dominion University and Norfolk State University working to transform public health education and outcomes across...
Spartan Prep Academy: End of Year Recognition Celebration
The Center for Public Health Initiatives at NSU, in partnership with the city of Virginia Beach, hosted the Spartan Prep Academy End of Year Recognition Celebration June 12, 2024. The outdoor event brought together students, families and community members to recognize...
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