Bridging knowledge and expertise at the Gillings School, our mission is to facilitate collaborative solutions to population health challenges in North Carolina and beyond. NCIPH uses the expertise of our staff, partners and the UNC Gillings community to transform organizations, develop leaders, translate data to action and build capacity in order to improve population health. We envision a North Carolina where all communities are thriving and healthy. NCIPH staff come from a diverse range of fields, including public health, medical sciences, GIS technology and more. In 2009, NCIPH received the Partners in Public Health Distinguished Group Award from the North Carolina Public Health Association.