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March 25, 2020

Researchers estimate COVID-19 may lead to the hospitalization of more than 21,000 people who are homeless

The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic is likely to kill more than 3,400 people experiencing homelessness across the United States, according to new estimates from researchers at UCLA’s Fielding School of Public Health, Boston University, and the University of Pennsylvania.

graduating students throwing caps into air

March 4, 2020

Men and women live longer in countries with higher gender parity

Researchers at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health WORLD Policy Analysis Center found that gender equality is also associated with significantly lower maternal mortality.

February 24, 2020

Coronavirus and what needs to be done to get in front of global pandemics

In an opinion piece published in The Hill, distinguished professor of health policy and management Dr. Jonathan Fielding addresses the need for increased investment in our nation’s infectious disease safety net and for global stakeholders to collaborate and fight this disease and others that will inevitably follow.

Source: The Hill

February 6, 2020

Study takes a stand against prolonged sitting

Solutions to lower health risks for students and faculty include stretch breaks, more open classrooms.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

January 14, 2020

U.S. protections for constitutional rights falling behind global peers

UCLA analysis of all United Nations member states shows major gaps that leave millions vulnerable and without core human rights.

January 8, 2020

Ronald S. Brookmeyer named dean of the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

In an email today to the UCLA campus, Emily Carter, executive vice chancellor and provost at UCLA, announced that Ron Brookmeyer, interim dean and professor of biostatistics, will become dean of the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, effective January 15.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

Dean Ron Brookmeyer shaking hands with Yuantao Hao

January 3, 2020

Fielding School signs MOU with Sun Yat-sen University School of Public Health in China

The UCLA Fielding School of Public Health has formalized its research and training partnership with Sun Yat-sen University School of Public Health in Guangzhou, China.

December 11, 2019

New study shows gender differences in health insurance and access among Californians

New research by FSPH's UCLA Center for Health Policy Research finds that among men and women, uninsured rates declined primarily due to expansions of Medi-Cal under the ACA in 2014, which reduced enrollment barriers for millions of low-income adults who were previously ineligible for the program.

Source: UCLA Center for Health Policy Research

November 30, 2019

E-scooters present a growing public-health challenge

In an opinion piece published in The Hill, distinguished professor of health policy and management Dr. Jonathan Fielding addresses the growing public health challenge posed by e-scooters.

Source: The Hill

November 25, 2019

Planning a trip abroad? Before you pack, check the air pollution levels

A study co-authored by UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professors finds even a short-term visit to a severely polluted city is bad for your health.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

November 19, 2019

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health scientists rank among world’s most-cited researchers

FSPH faculty members Sander Greenland, Ronald Hays, Steve Horvath, Michael Jerrett, André Nel and Dr. Marc Suchard were included on the Web of Science Group annual list.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

November 12, 2019

$27 million grant will strengthen effort to increase biomedical workforce diversity

UCLA has received $27.2 million from the National Institutes of Health to spearhead the new phase of an initiative to enhance the diversity of the U.S.'s biomedical workforce. Principal investigators of the initiative include Fielding School professors Teresa Seeman and Steven Wallace, as well as senior leader Catherine Crespi.

Source: UCLA Newsroom