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Department of Environmental & Public Health, Administration & Medical Sciences

College of Health Sciences

Department of Environmental & Public Health, Administration & Medical Sciences

College of Health Sciences

Meet the Demand for the Growing Healthcare Field

If you’re interested in a healthcare career, but don’t necessarily want to be a nurse or doctor, there are a number of options available for you. Take on roles in disease prevention through education or advocacy. Work behind the scenes diagnosing diseases. Make a positive impact on the field through effective management and administration of healthcare facilities and information. We are dedicated to preparing you for impactful careers that make a difference in communities, industries and healthcare. Prepare to join this dynamic and growing field with a degree from EKU.

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Why consider a major in Environmental & Public Health, Administration, and Medical Sciences?

Explore the benefits and opportunities that await you. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment in our fields is projected to grow much faster than average. Programs in the Department of Environmental & Public Health, Administration, and Medical Sciences can prepare you to excel in a variety of community, industry, healthcare-related settings or career advancement in medicine, dentistry, graduate school and beyond. Embrace the chance to excel in your future career!

Student Stories & Features

  • Ronnie “Travis” Cook

    EKU Health Care Administration Student
    If you are someone who is thinking of furthering your education, and need the flexibility of working online, EKU Online is a great way to continue your education. Everyone has been very helpful and the courses are challenging, but in good way.

  • Matthew Quansah

    EKU Environmental Health Science & Sustainability Student
    Attending EKU has truly been a game-changer for me. The supportive faculty and staff have helped me discover my passions and strengths, leading me to pursue a major that I am truly passionate about. The opportunities for hands-on learning experiences and internships have allowed me to gain real-world skills and make valuable connections in my field.

  • Elizabeth Carter

    EKU Environmental Health Science & Sustainability Student
    The alumni in the EHS program are amazing! I was able to connect with an alumni who works for Seagate Technology in Longmont, CO. Through her, I was able to get an internship with the company which has lasted for a year now. I’m so lucky to be able to continue working with Seagate post graduation as well. My EHS staff are also the BEST people ever! Every single one of them is so passionate about the field and strive everyday to help us succeed.

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News & Updates

EKU Public Health Leads Evaluation of Kentucky Lung Cancer Screening Program

More Kentuckians screened. Lung cancer detected earlier. Longer, healthier lives. Put simply, that’s the goal of a research project in Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) College of Health Sciences.  November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, which puts the spotlight on the prevention and education measures being implemented across the country. Kentucky has the highest incidence and […]

Public Health and Kindness

In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September and World Mental Health Day on October 10th, EKU Public Health continued its outreach with a Kindness Tabling Event focused on promoting mental health awareness and fostering compassion across campus. The event featured “kindness gumballs” each containing an encouraging action to brighten someone’s day—such as “call […]

Enrich Needs Fair

In the spring 2025 semester, Dr. Molly McKinney’s HEA 485 Community Organization & Advocacy class collaborated with Enrich, a local non-profit, to plan and implement a needs fair for Richmond community members in recovery or seeking recovery. EKU Public Health students planned and implemented the entire event with guidance from Enrich staff and Dr. McKinney. […]

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Department of Environmental & Public Health, Administration, and Medical Sciences

Dizney Building
Room 220
4377 Kit Carson Drive
Richmond, KY 40475

859-622-3078
Fax: 859-622-1939
ephams@eku.edu

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