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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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October 11, 2021
“Veteran Journeys,” by UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor, to screen at Awareness Film Festival

Film by Dr. Kenneth Wells, professor at UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, Semel Institute, and David Geffen School of Medicine, will show in advance of Veterans Day.

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October 1, 2021
Dr. Lara Cushing appointed to Fielding Presidential Chair in Health Equity at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

Dr. Lara Cushing, whose research identifies the disproportionate impacts of harmful environmental exposures on low-income populations and communities of color, has been appointed the Jonathan and Karin Fielding Presidential Chair in Health Equity at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health.

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September 28, 2021
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health and nursing professor named fellow by American Academy of Nursing

Dr. Kristen Choi, assistant professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management, was honored for a nursing leadership by American Academy of Nursing (AAN).

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September 22, 2021
How did Californians’ health fare in 2020?

Research by the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health’s UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, led by Dr. Ninez Ponce, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of health policy and management, shows how the COVID-19 pandemic, racial tensions, and other challenges impacted health care access and status.

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September 21, 2021
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health’s UCLA Center for Healthcare Management names first executive-in-residence

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health’s UCLA Center for Healthcare Management Names first executive-in-residence; attorney and ethics expert Glenna Shen to take on advisory role for research center.

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September 2, 2021
Fielding School professor named to leadership team at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research

Dr. Corrina Moucheraud, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of health policy and management, has been named an associate director of the Fielding School of Public Health's UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.

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