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October 4, 2023

California Health Interview Survey reveals alarming rates of food insecurity, hate incidents, mental health concerns, and challenges in accessing needed care

Comprehensive data from the 2022 California Health Interview Survey highlights persistent health inequities impacting Californians.

October 4, 2023

"Opinion: People think drug use causes homelessness. It’s usually the other way around"

In an op-ed for The Los Angeles Times, Ryan Assaf, UCLA FSPH alum, states that individuals who are homeless for longer lengths of time are more likely to use drugs.

Source: Read the Article

August 30, 2023

UCLA Fielding-led climate projects receive state-funded grants from University of California

Projects led by FSPH investigators received grants through a partnership between UC and the state, intended to spur research and real-world solutions that tackle the threat of climate change throughout California.

"a kids book about PUBLIC HEALTH" by Becca Yanniello book cover

August 10, 2023

"A Kids Book About Public Health": New book by UCLA Fielding School alumn

In her new book, UCLA Fielding School alumn Becca Yanniello (MPH '11) explains the importance of public health to both kids and adults.

Source: A Kids Co.

May 17, 2023

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health to offer Master of Data Science in Health degree beginning in Fall 2023

New program will prepare current professionals, recent college graduates for fast-growing field using data analytics to improve health outcomes.

May 10, 2023

UCLA Alumni Association pays tribute to Bruins who have made an impact

UCLA Fielding alum Kiet Lam (MPH '00) honored with Volunteer of the Year award.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

May 2, 2023

Dr. Diana Ramos, California Surgeon General, to deliver 2023 UCLA Fielding Commencement address

For Dr. Diana Ramos (MPH’ 04), who was appointed California Surgeon General by the state’s governor in September 2022, priorities for the role include addressing mental health, reproductive health, adverse childhood experiences and toxic stress. The UCLA Fielding Commencement Ceremony will take place on Friday, June 16, at 5:30pm PDT in UCLA's Royce Hall and via live stream.

February 2, 2023

Counterfeit pills sold in Mexican pharmacies found to contain fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine

January 25, 2023

Under COVID-era stay-at-home orders, household conflicts had direct link to poor mental health

December 1, 2022

"A Tribute to the Contributions of Dr. Steven P. Wallace to Aging Research"

The Journal of Aging and Health has published a special edition of the journal as a tribute to the work of the late Dr. Steven Wallace, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor

Source: Journal of Aging and Health

December 1, 2022

"Lingering Post-COVID Impacts Similar to Symptoms of Non-COVID Illnesses"

Dr. Joann Elmore, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of health policy and management, co-authored research that warns of long-term effects of the pandemic on general well-being, even on people who have not had COVID.

Source: NBC News (KNBC-TV)

UCLA FSPH student Mia Giordano worked as an intern with a Guatemalan public health organization

November 22, 2022

Fieldwork in Guatemala sheds light on global health work

Mia Giordano, a student in a joint M.P.H./ M.A. program at UCLA, where she is pursuing an M.P.H. at the Fielding School of Public Health and a master’s degree in Latin American Studies at the International Institute, worked as an intern with a Guatemalan public health organization over the summer of 2022

Source: UCLA International Institute