Center for Occupational and Environmental Health

The State of California established the Centers for Occupational and Environmental Health (COEH) in 1978 to upgrade and expand resources to support occupational health, and later environmental health. COEHs strengthen statewide capacity through the training of qualified professionals, conducting innovative research that advances knowledge and supports change, and providing service to a diverse array of stakeholders.

Since 1978, the occupational and environmental health needs of Californians have continued to grow. California's population has grown dramatically, and scientific advances have illuminated new stressors and biological pathways that affect the health, safety, and well-being of workers and communities. Additionally, the state faces ongoing challenges related to natural and technological disasters, climate change, and emerging chemicals and technologies - developments that yield benefit for some but harm the health of others. 

The UCLA COEH is a home for faculty across the UCLA campus committed to creating healthier environments for Los Angeles and California. 
 

Education, Research, and Training 

The UCLA COEH continues to fulfill this mission by supporting faculty in the Fielding School of Public Health, the Joe C. Wen School of Nursing and the David Geffen School of Medicine. COEH-supported and COEH-affiliated faculty provide mentorship to UCLA students and postdoctoral scholars studying various disciplines of occupational and environmental health–epidemiology, exposure science, industrial hygiene, nursing, and toxicology, among others. The Southern California Education and Research Center {https://erc.ucla.edu/}, sponsored by CDC/NIOSH, provides financial support for students in select academic programs, continuing education and outreach activities.  

Community Engagement and Services

In addition to education and research, the UCLA COEH organizes public events and provides technical consultation and services that address current challenges in occupational and environmental health. To become engaged in our activities or learn more visit the COEH website {https://coeh.ph.ucla.edu/}