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December 10, 2018

A minority of countries offer free early childhood education, UCLA researchers report

Numerous studies from countries around the globe have shown that education before primary school is associated with success in school. Despite this, few governments make pre-primary education available on a tuition-free basis for two or more years, according to a new study from the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health’s WORLD Policy Analysis Center (WORLD).

November 28, 2018

UCLA research suggests widely used breast cancer therapy doesn’t cause cognitive decline

The six-year-long study about endocrine treatment was co-authored by FSPH professors Dr. Patricia Ganz and Catherine Crespi.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

November 27, 2018

FSPH faculty among world's most influential scholars, based on citations

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health faculty members Ronald Hays, Steve Horvath, Michael Jerrett, André Nel, Beate Ritz and Marc Suchard have been named to Clarivate Analytics' annual list of highly cited researchers.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

November 7, 2018

Marijuana has economic benefits, but public health risks are undecided

In a recent opinion piece published in The Hill, Dr. Jonathan Fielding, distinguished professor of health policy and management at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, points out the lack of evidence behind health claims associated with marijuana.

Source: The Hill

November 5, 2018

FSPH at the 2018 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting

Don't miss presentations by FSPH faculty, students and staff at the 2018 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting.

October 29, 2018

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

Ronald S. Brookmeyer, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of biostatistics, has been appointed interim dean of the Fielding School. He will begin his term on November 1, 2018.

October 17, 2018

Even with health insurance, lesbian, gay and bisexual adults are more likely to delay medical care

A new study from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research analyzes rates of insurance coverage in California, access to health care and healthy behaviors.

Source: UCLA Center for Health Policy Research

October 16, 2018

Childhood trauma, depression linked to higher risk of longer-term fatigue in breast cancer survivors

The study, led by Dr. Patricia Ganz, director of prevention and control research at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and a distinguished professor at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, followed women with early-stage breast cancer for up to six years after they had completed their primary cancer treatments.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

October 16, 2018

Jonathan and Karin Fielding establish 5 student fellowships at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

Called the Fielding Fellowships, the awards will provide up to $40,000 per year for tuition and living expenses beginning with the 2019-20 academic year.

October 16, 2018

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health receives $2 million to support students with financial need

The Jean Balgrosky and Parker Hinshaw Fellowship will provide assistance with tuition and living expenses for incoming UCLA Fielding School of Public Health students with financial need.

October 12, 2018

FSPH signs Memorandum of Understanding with Shandong University School of Public Health in China

October 9, 2018

Loneliness is an emerging public health threat

The Hill published an opinion piece by Dr. Jonathan Fielding, distinguished professor of health policy and management at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, in which he explains why loneliness is an increasing public health concern.

Source: The Hill