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August 8, 2016

Latin American, Caribbean health systems need more investment as populations age

Study involving UCLA researchers finds progress toward universal health coverage, but gaps in how citizens assess primary care.

July 25, 2016

Menopause, sleepless nights may make women age faster

Two UCLA studies show menopause, insomnia could increase women’s risk for aging-related diseases.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

June 30, 2016

U.S. needs greater preparation for next severe public health threats, independent panel finds

In a report released today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), an Independent Panel formed to review HHS’s response to Ebola made several recommendations on how the nation’s federal public health system should strengthen its response to major public health threats, both internationally and domestically.

June 27, 2016

E-cigarette vapors could be toxic to oral cavity, UCLA study finds

Researchers find that vapors kill cells in the mouth, which could lead to health problems.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

June 27, 2016

LGBT rights and protections are scarce in constitutions around the world, UCLA study finds

FSPH WORLD’s study provides global analysis of constitutional rights based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

June 9, 2016

2016 UCLA FSPH Student Awards & Honors ceremony

FSPH students were honored for their incredible achievements at the annual awards ceremony.

June 3, 2016

FSPH: Celebrating Our Teachers 2016

The June 2 event honored Fielding School teachers who have been recognized by students for their outstanding class instruction.

May 16, 2016

Onyebuchi Arah to receive $10,000 Causality in Statistics Education Award

May 13, 2016

Fielding School PhD candidate earns UC President's leadership award

Tyler Watson, PhD candidate in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, has been honored by University of California President Janet Napolitano with the President's Award for Outstanding Student Leadership on account of his work to help make our campus healthier.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

May 10, 2016

Paul S. Viviano named 2016 Leader of Today Honoree by the Health Policy and Management Alumni Association of the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

Recognizing his decades of health care leadership, the Health Policy and Management Alumni Association (HPMAA) of UCLA’s Jonathan and Karin Fielding School of Public Health has selected Paul S. Viviano, president and CEO of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), as its 2016 Leader of Today Honoree.

Source: Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Corrina Moucheraud, FSPH assistant professor of health policy and management

May 2, 2016

Funding decline for a U.S. government HIV/AIDS initiative raises concerns

UCLA research reveals a 33% drop in key part of PEPFAR budget from 2013 to 2014.

April 13, 2016

UCLA research suggests that gut bacteria could help prevent cancer

Researchers have shown that various types of intestinal bacteria might be factors in both causing and preventing obesity, and in other conditions and diseases.