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February 11, 2019

The e-cigarette epidemic — recognizing Big Tobacco's Trojan horse

In a recent opinion piece published in The Hill, Dr. Jonathan Fielding, distinguished professor of health policy and management at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, states that "an addiction epidemic caused by nicotine products targeting our kids is irrefutable."

Source: The Hill

January 3, 2019

The US must invest in fighting foodborne illness

In a recent opinion piece published in The Hill, Dr. Jonathan Fielding, distinguished professor of health policy and management at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, discusses causes of foodborne illnesses, and the need to eradicate this public health threat.

Source: The Hill

November 28, 2018

UCLA research suggests widely used breast cancer therapy doesn’t cause cognitive decline

The six-year-long study about endocrine treatment was co-authored by FSPH professors Dr. Patricia Ganz and Catherine Crespi.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

November 27, 2018

FSPH faculty among world's most influential scholars, based on citations

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health faculty members Ronald Hays, Steve Horvath, Michael Jerrett, André Nel, Beate Ritz and Marc Suchard have been named to Clarivate Analytics' annual list of highly cited researchers.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

November 7, 2018

Marijuana has economic benefits, but public health risks are undecided

In a recent opinion piece published in The Hill, Dr. Jonathan Fielding, distinguished professor of health policy and management at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, points out the lack of evidence behind health claims associated with marijuana.

Source: The Hill

November 5, 2018

FSPH at the 2018 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting

Don't miss presentations by FSPH faculty, students and staff at the 2018 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting.

October 16, 2018

Childhood trauma, depression linked to higher risk of longer-term fatigue in breast cancer survivors

The study, led by Dr. Patricia Ganz, director of prevention and control research at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and a distinguished professor at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, followed women with early-stage breast cancer for up to six years after they had completed their primary cancer treatments.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

October 16, 2018

Jonathan and Karin Fielding establish 5 student fellowships at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

Called the Fielding Fellowships, the awards will provide up to $40,000 per year for tuition and living expenses beginning with the 2019-20 academic year.

October 9, 2018

Loneliness is an emerging public health threat

The Hill published an opinion piece by Dr. Jonathan Fielding, distinguished professor of health policy and management at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, in which he explains why loneliness is an increasing public health concern.

Source: The Hill

September 25, 2018

FSPH professor wins national award for improving mental health in underserved communities

Dr. Kenneth Wells, professor-in-residence of health policy and management at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, is recipient of the 2018 Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health, given by the National Academy of Medicine.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

September 4, 2018

Affordable Care Act reduced disparities in health care between Mexican-heritage Latinos and other Latinos in California, study finds

Analysis shows that legal status plays a significant role in a person’s ability to access services.

August 20, 2018

There's a lack of US leadership on breastfeeding

In his latest op-ed for The Hill, Dr. Jonathan Fielding, professor-in-residence of health policy and management, states that U.S. leadership needs to actively support breastfeeding, both in domestic and international health policy making.

Source: The Hill