Conversations with Editor-in-Chief Ronny Bell: Editorial Leadership, Health Equity, and Public Health Communication in North Carolina

In this interview, Dr. Ronny Bell, Editor-in-Chief of the North Carolina Medical Journal, discusses his editorial vision as the journal moves toward digital-first publishing. He reflects on the role of public health communication in advancing health equity, amplifying community-driven work, and bridging research, policy, and practice across North Carolina.

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North Carolina Medical Journal
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2026-03-09
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https://doi.org/10.18043/001c.155405
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Public Health Policies and Education
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Conversations with Editor-in-Chief Ronny Bell: Editorial Leadership, Health Equity, and Public Health Communication in North Carolina

Roshni Arun, Ronny A. Bell
North Carolina Medical Journal
Public Health Policies and Education
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Conversations with Editor-in-Chief Ronny Bell: Editorial Leadership, Health Equity, and Public Health Communication in North Carolina

Roshni Arun, Ronny A. Bell
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Abstract

In this interview, Dr. Ronny Bell, Editor-in-Chief of the North Carolina Medical Journal, discusses his editorial vision as the journal moves toward digital-first publishing. He reflects on the role of public health communication in advancing health equity, amplifying community-driven work, and bridging research, policy, and practice across North Carolina.

North Carolina Medical Journal
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 33%
Public Health Policies and Education
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