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Barron's interviewed Dr. Burt Cowgill, associate professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management, about the health impact of sitting for lengthy periods.

The Los Angeles Times interviewed Dr. David Hayes-Bautista, professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management, about California's publicly-funded Medi-Cal health insurance program.

The Los Angeles Times interviewed Dr. Arturo Vargas Bustamante, professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management, about the public health impact of a large industrial fire in Los Angeles on neighboring communities.

UCLA Fielding's Dr. Kenneth Wells, a psychiatrist and professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management, is the creator of five operas that focus on mental health and recovery.

Peer-reviewed research study, led by UCLA Fielding faculty, also found more visits for conditions and symptoms associated with exposure to hazardous air pollutants.

U.S. News & World Report quoted Dr. Chelsea Shover, associate professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management, about her research into fentanyl use by substance abusers.

The UCLA Fielding School of Public Health celebrated 388 graduating students in a ceremony at Royce Hall. UCLA Chancellor Dr. Julio Frenk gave the commencement address.

UCLA Fielding recognized the accomplishments of its exceptional students in a ceremony attended by family, friends, students, faculty and staff.

A new study by UCLA Fielding researchers finds no clear evidence that hospital admission either increases or reduces mortality among persons with dementia.

The peer-reviewed research stems from work led by UCLA Fielding's Dr. Chelsea Shover, associate professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management.

Dr. Catherine Sugar, professor in the Department of Biostatistics, has been elected to serve as vice chair for 2026-27 and is expected to serve as chair in 2027-28.