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November 29, 2021

UCLA to sponsor conference series on climate change and public health in California

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health faculty available for media interviews to discuss the public health impact of climate change.

Source: UCLA Center for Healthy Climate Solutions

November 29, 2021

Nearly half of California caregivers experienced financial stress during 2020

Research by the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health's UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, led by Dr. Ninez Ponce, professor of health policy and management and director of the center, that found nearly half of California’s estimated 6.7 million adult caregivers reported experiencing some level of financial stress in 2020.

Source: UCLA Newsroom Source: UCLA Center for Health Policy Research

November 24, 2021

UCLA selected as partner for the Sabin Vaccine Institute’s Vaccine Acceptance & Demand Initiative 2021

A team led by Dr. Corrina Moucheraud, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of health policy and management, has been selected as a partner for the Sabin Vaccine Institute’s Vaccine Acceptance & Demand Initiative 2021 Social and Behavioral Grants Program.

Source: UCLA Center for Health Policy Research

Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Data Policy Lab

November 24, 2021

UCLA awarded grant from Office of Minority Health to continue groundbreaking work through Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Data Policy Lab

The UCLA Fielding School of Public Health’s UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, led by Dr. Ninez Ponce, Fielding School professor of health policy and management, has been awarded a $250,000 grant to further research into how the pandemic has struck native Hawaiians and Pacific islanders.

Source: UCLA Center for Health Policy Research Source: UCLA Newsroom

November 23, 2021

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor recognized for COVID-19 related service

Award-winning Los Angeles County COVID-19 predictive modeling team included UCLA biostatistics professor Dr. Thomas R. Belin.

Source: Los Angeles County Quality and Productivity Commission Source: UCLA Department of Biostatistics

November 22, 2021

UCLA-led research finds Americans suffering psychological distress over pandemic-related job loss

Researchers found “racial and ethnic minorities have undoubtedly suffered the most, on multiple levels … during COVID-19."

Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

November 17, 2021

Californians willing to adhere to safety guidelines on COVID-19 vaccination and testing, study finds

Research by FSPH's UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, led by Dr. Ninez Ponce, Fielding School professor of health policy and management, found that Californians have varied their COVID-19 risk reduction based on their test results.

Source: UCLA Center for Health Policy Research

November 16, 2021

Five UCLA Fielding School of Public Health scholars among most highly cited researchers for 2021

Five UCLA Fielding School of Public Health scholars - Dr. Sander Greenland, Dr. Ron D. Hays, Dr. Steve Horvath, Dr. Michael Jerrett, and Dr. Marc Suchard - among the most highly cited researchers for 2021.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

November 9, 2021

Dr. Anne Rimoin named to new Gordon–Levin Chair in Infectious Diseases and Public Health

Dr. Anne Rimoin, an internationally recognized expert on emerging infections, global health, infectious disease surveillance systems and vaccinations who has been engaged in pandemic preparedness and response work for more than two decades, has been appointed to the newly established Gordon–Levin Endowed Chair in Infectious Diseases and Public Health at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

November 8, 2021

Study takes a closer look at immigrant experiences in California

Research led by Dr. Nadereh Pourat, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of health policy and management, found negative perceptions and experiences with law enforcement, workplace discrimination, and healthcare access in California.

Source: UCLA Center for Health Policy Research Source: UCLA Newsroom

November 1, 2021

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health names new assistant dean for student services

Dr. Julienne Jose-Chen has joined the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health as the school’s new assistant dean for student services.

October 20, 2021

Women are not receiving needed mental health care through state’s public programs

Study by the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health's UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, led by Dr. Ninez Ponce, professor of health policy and management, found unmet needs for women of color.

Source: UCLA Center for Health Policy Research