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In the Community, Research

Majority of eligible Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders didn’t receive mental health care, food assistance during pandemic

April 10, 2025

This report was produced by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research. Article written by Mike Fricano. Key takeaways Though Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NHPI) experienced negative mental health and economic impacts during the pandemic, for a range of reasons, available assistance programs and resources were underutilized, according to a new report spotlighting how

Students, Awards & Honors, Digital Publications

Student Spotlights: April 2025

May 1, 2025

Faculty, In the Community, School News, Research, Digital Publications

April 20th Newsletter: Rising Temperatures, Rising Health Risks

April 21, 2025

Research

UC Irvine researchers uncover link between historic redlining and increased risk of gestational diabetes

April 17, 2025

May7Wed

EPI Seminar Series

Epidemiology Seminar: Polygenic Risk Scores: characterization and use for individualized treatment decisions

11 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
Samueli CoHS Classroom 1010

May14Wed

Students, Seminars

Translating Your Science into Public Discourse Workshop

2 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
UCI Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences

May21Wed

Alumni, Students, Seminars, Dean's Distinguished Lecture

Dean’s Distinguished Lecture: Dr. Mary Schubauer-Berigan

12 p.m.-2 p.m.
Sue Gross Auditorium

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Areas of Learning

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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Health, Society, & Behavior

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Population Health & Disease Prevention

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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.

1,600+

Students

These are individuals who will take their Wen Public Health training and improve the health and wellbeing of their home communities.

60+

Full-time Faculty Members

Who are dedicated to training the future public health workforce

56%

First-generation college students

Of our undergraduate student body

2024 Year in Review:
Transition to a School

$41 million in research operating budget

$42 million in philanthropy support

44,000 hours in community engagement

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In the Media

The Cool Down, April 30, 2025

Office worker sparks outrage with photo of upsetting discovery in back room: ‘Such a shame’

“E-waste also contributes significantly to the warming climate. The demand for new electronics fuels increased resource extraction and manufacturing, further contributing to the release of heat-trapping gases into the atmosphere. ” (Oladele Ogunseitan)

Verywell Mind, April 24, 2025

How to Deal With the Fact That People Are Trying to Scam You Every Day

“This constant vigilance worsens society’s overall health as people try to figure out whether someone is trying to scam them or legitimately talk to them. The uncertainty caused by receiving so many scam texts can be confusing and destabilizing. ” (Leigh Turner)

Health, April 24, 2025

Is Your Neighborhood Walkable? Science Says It Could Help Protect Your Heart

“Furthermore, walkable neighborhoods can lower air pollution and noise levels, both of which are associated with reduced cardiovascular health risks.” (Jun Wu)

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)

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)

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)

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