In his latest op-ed for The Hill, Dr. Jonathan Fielding, professor-in-residence of health policy and management, shares his thoughts about "our government’s responsibility toward those whom they detain or deport and all those with whom they interact."
Source: The Hill Read Full Article"In spite of the growing chorus demanding action, it’s difficult to imagine Congress moving soon on firearm safety. Our inability to identify safety measures acceptable to all ideologies assures gridlock, but with Americans 10 times more likely to be killed by guns than people in other developed countries, we simply cannot wait." - Dr. Jonathan Fielding
Source: The Hill Read Full Article"We are in the midst of a tooth decay epidemic across the U.S. The implications of that epidemic to children’s health throughout their lives are bad enough that the federal government needs to get involved to secure the future health of America’s children." – Dr. Jonathan Fielding
Source: The Hill Read Full ArticleGerald Kominski to remain as senior fellow and professor.
Read Full ArticleElective hip and knee replacements may represent a significant source of potentially controllable healthcare spending, according to a March 13 Viewpoint article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) and authored by members of the Center for Health Advancement at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health (FSPH).
Read Full ArticleIt's time to get serious about a universal flu vaccine.
Source: U.S. News & World Report Read Full ArticleAs accelerated aging of different parts of women’s bodies comes to light, new questions are raised about hormone exposure and breast cancer risk.
Source: Fielding School Public Health Newsletter Read Full ArticleCapitol Hill's miserable work environment holds a lesson for our own health and well-being.
Source: U.S. News & World Report Read Full ArticlePharmaceutical company profits should not outweigh the public interest.
Source: U.S. News & World Report Read Full ArticleFive-year project could help to inform national efforts to improve HPV vaccination in underserved populations.
Source: UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center Read Full ArticleAmerica is facing a Type 2 diabetes epidemic stemming from lack of exercise and poor diet.
Source: U.S. News & World Report Read Full ArticleNational collaboration of experts provides roadmap to improved cancer care for survivors and underserved groups.
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