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August 28, 2025

Federal poverty level guidelines continue to leave many older Californians vulnerable to economic insecurity

The California Elder Index™, compiled by UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, shows the cost of living exceeds many people’s means.

UCLA Fielding staff training workers one safe use of protective equipment in the aftermath of the 20125 Los Angeles County fires.

August 28, 2025

UCLA Fielding-led team trains construction workers on respirator use in aftermath of 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires

The team has trained more than 300 workers under a state contract to support debris clean-up and reconstruction efforts after the devastating Palisades and Altadena blazes.

Dr. Nadereh Pourat quoted by Los Angeles Times about outcome of MediCal cuts

August 27, 2025

Los Angeles Times | "Californians split sharply along partisan lines, poll finds: Cuts to Medicaid"

The Los Angeles Times interviewed UCLA Fielding's Dr. Nadereh Pourat, professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management, about the potential impact of reductions in federal funding for MediCal and Medicaid.

University of California-led research team examines aftermath of 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires

August 27, 2025

UCLA Fielding faculty co-author research that found chromium-6, nanosilver in Palisades, Altadena cleanup zones

Dr. Michael Jerrett and Dr. Yifang Zhu, both professors in the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health's Department of Environmental Health Sciences, among coauthors of research by University of California team.

Dr. Chelsea Shover interviewed by New York Times

August 25, 2025

New York Times | "Cities move away from strategies that make drug use safer"

The New York Times interviewed UCLA Fielding's Dr. Chelsea Shover, associate professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management, about the impact of funding reductions for "harm reduction" strategies in addiction treatment.

Aftermath of LA Fire. Photo shot March 24 2025. (c) Michael Kleeman, UC Davis

August 25, 2025

La Opinion | "The ordeal does not end for the victims of the Eaton fire"

La Opinion interviewed UCLA Fielding's Dr. David Eisenman, professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences, about the potential health risks in the aftermath of the 2025 Los Angeles County fires.

August 22, 2025

The Hill | "Wildfires could be raising local death rates by two-thirds: Study"

The Hill interviewed UCLA Fielding's Dr. Kekoa Taparra, assistant professor in the Department of Health Policy Management, about his research into mortality during the 2024 Maui wildfires.

August 22, 2025

Study of 2023 Hawaii fires co-led by UCLA researcher finds wildfires can raise local death rate by 67%

Dr. Kekoa Taparra, assistant professor in the UCLA Fielding Department of Health Policy and Management, co-authored analysis of deaths during August 2023 wildfires on Maui.

August 21, 2025

New training series on using a data equity lens to improve data and research

UCLA Data Equity Center’s free, on-demand trainings provide assistance to organizations and data leaders.

August 17, 2025

Washington Post | “Fed up with U.S. health care costs, these Americans moved abroad”

The Washington Post interviewed UCLA Fielding's Dr. Gerald Kominski, professor emeritus in the Department of Health Policy and Management, about Americans who have moved overseas for affordable healthcare.

August 15, 2025

Bloomberg | “EV fast chargers have a surprising health downside”

Bloomberg referenced research led by UCLA Fielding's Dr. Yifang Zhu, professor in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences.

August 14, 2025

NPR | “This virus seems like it's no longer a problem. It's still a threat”

NPR interviewed UCLA Fielding's Dr. Anne Rimoin, professor in the Department of Epidemiology, about the dangers of mpox.