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July 17, 2015

From the UCLA Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity: "CDC Recommends Food Waste Protocol Developed by Equity Center Researcher"

July 16, 2015

"Is Healthy Living Only for the Rich?"

On July 29, FSPH's Dr. Roshan Bastani will be one of three panel members during a discussion about socioeconomic status and the quality of nutrition, longevity and healthy behaviors of Americans.

Source: Zócalo Public Square

July 15, 2015

Google Maps, smartphones play role in addressing environmental inequality, says Dr. Michael Jerrett

Everyday personal use of geolocation technologies, such as Google Maps, encourages a culture of addressing environmental inequalities.

July 3, 2015

2015 Fielding School of Public Health Faculty Honors

The Spring/Summer 2015 UCLA Public Health Magazine features honors bestowed upon Fielding School faculty for their tremendous contributions to public health.

June 18, 2015

Surviving breast cancer: FSPH cancer pioneer edits, co-authors new research volume

Dr. Patricia Ganz, FSPH professor of Health Policy and Management, edited and co-authored several chapters in the latest comprehensive review of breast cancer survivorship research.

Father's Day greeting cards that highlight gender inequality experienced by fathers.

June 16, 2015

Equality in the Cards: Celebrating Fathers

UCLA FSPH's WORLD Policy Analysis Center launches a Father's Day initiative to highlight inequality in access to paid parental leave around the world.

June 15, 2015

Green spaces and cognitive growth in children

Dr. Michael Jerrett, chair of FSPH Environmental Health Sciences, co-authored a study that suggests contact with nature may play a crucial role in brain development.

Source: Centre for Research in Environmental Epidemiology (CREAL)

June 8, 2015

Long-term care hospitals keep patients longer than necessary for financial reasons

Medicare payment policy encourages delaying discharges, a UCLA study concludes.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

June 5, 2015

FSPH: Celebrating Our Teachers

The June 4 event honored Fielding School faculty members who have been recognized by students for their outstanding instruction.

Dean Okitolonda and Dean Heymann shaking hands

June 4, 2015

Fielding School signs MOU with Kinshasa School of Public Health

FSPH launches a new partnership with the University of Kinshasa School of Public Health in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Aerial photo of Rio with Christ the Redeemer statue in foreground

June 3, 2015

Has Brazil found the way to better health care?

World’s fifth-largest nation has made rapid progress toward universal coverage, notes FSPH professor James Macinko.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

May 28, 2015

One in 5 women with breast cancer don’t know about test results that might help them avoid chemo

Center for Health Policy Research-led study also finds that Hispanic women are twice as likely to have unnecessary treatment.

Source: UCLA Center for Health Policy Research