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Researchers stress the importance of engaging communities to combat climate-driven health disparities and improve well-being

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Welcome to Wen Public Health

With a larger and more diverse undergraduate program than almost any other in the country, Wen Public Health is dedicated to the achievement of health equity for all populations through research, practice, and scholarship, to reduce the burden of disease and disability in culturally diverse communities in Southern California and around the world.

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Originally a one department program, Wen Public Health now has four departments that have robust research and training initiatives: the Departments of Environmental and Occupational Health; Epidemiology and Biostatistics; Health, Society and Behavior; and Population Health and Disease Prevention. Together, these departments represent the foundations of public health.

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Strength in Numbers

Wen Public Health was the first in the UC-system to offer an undergraduate degree in public health, and we are now two of the most popular majors on the UC Irvine campus. We are helping to answer the call for a demand of skilled public health practitioners in the workforce.

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1,600+
Students
These are individuals who will take their Wen Public Health training and improve the health and wellbeing of their home communities.
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60+
Full-time Faculty Members
Who are dedicated to training the future public health workforce
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56%
First-generation college students
Of our undergraduate student body
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2024 Year in Review:
Transition to a School

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$41 million in research operating budget

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$42 million in philanthropy support

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44,000 hours in community engagement

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In the Media

Michael Kleinman
Newsweek, April 23, 2025

Dangerous Air Pollution Impacting 156 Million Americans

“A growing number of studies have linked air pollution exposure to more rapid onset of neurological diseases, including Alzheimer’s. Studies of pregnant women living in areas with higher PM exposures show that their babies have greater risks of lower birth weights and other problems.” (Michael T. Kleinman)
Brittany Morey
The Los Angeles Post, April 22, 2025

COVID fallout leaves many NHPI adults without adequate care

“Our report helps address a data gap that Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community leaders have expressed. We knew from stories that NHPI communities were deeply impacted, and continue to be impacted, by the pandemic. But now we have the data to show the extent of the impact and provide some insight into what we can do about it.” (Brittany Morey)
Michael Hoyt
Oncology Times, April 21, 2025

New Therapy Supports Mental Health in Latino Testicular Cancer Survivors

“The psychosocial impact of testicular cancer can be substantial for some young adult Latino men. Across studies, we see a heightened risk for anxiety, depression, fear of cancer recurrence, and distress when compared to the general population.” (Michael Hoyt)
Brittany Morey
The Mirage, April 11, 2025

Most Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders Missed Aid

“Our report helps address a data gap that Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community leaders have expressed. We knew from stories that NHPI communities were deeply impacted, and continue to be impacted, by the pandemic. But now we have the data to show the extent of the impact and provide some insight into what we can do about it.” (Brittany Morey)
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TechTarget, April 9, 2025

Why health AI needs an environmental impact framework

“While fears of model inaccuracies and algorithmic biases have received the most attention, another problem is emerging: the environmental impact of AI use. To mitigate these concerns, healthcare providers must be mindful of their AI utilization.” (Manijeh Berenji)
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