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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

October 15, 2021

California Latinos’ use of emergency medical services increased disproportionately during pandemic

A report by UCLA Fielding School of Public Health researchers has found California Latinos’ use of emergency medical services increased disproportionately during the pandemic.

Source: UCLA Newsroom Source: UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Initiative

October 14, 2021

New California Health Interview Survey findings show continued fatigue with following safety guidelines

Latest findings from California Health Interview Survey, conducted by the Fielding School’s UCLA Center for Health Policy Research and led by Dr. Ninez Ponce, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of health policy and management, show continued fatigue with following safety guidelines.

Source: UCLA Center for Health Policy Research

October 12, 2021

UCLA-led research finds Americans drank more, smoked more, and exercised less during the COVID-19 pandemic

Analysis found a marked increase in sedentary behaviors, alcohol consumption, and cigarette smoking and a decline in exercise, compared to before the pandemic.

Source: Nutrients