2024 Women’s Health Summit: Charting the Course of Women’s Health
Women’s health demands immediate action now more than ever. Join us for our 10th annual women’s health summit with a dynamic keynote speaker, a panel discussion on the critical stages of women’s health, followed by a facilitated lunch discussion on ‘Conversations that Matter’.
In the Media
Inhaled Nicotine Disrupts Normal Heart Function
“The researchers found that standard cigarettes significantly increased the first IF (indicating left ventricle contractile dysfunction). There was a significant reduction in the second IF with electronic cigarettes with nicotine, indicating adverse effects on vascular function.” (Michael Kleinman)
Saurabh Chatterjee, University of California, Irvine – Extreme heat is damaging our vital organs
” As we see in my recent research, our warming planet is undoubtedly leading to acute and chronic heat stress that harms the health of us all, but especially our aging population.” (Saurabh Chatterjee)
During Recovery, Stroke Patients Benefit from Supportive Social Networks
“In aging populations at higher risk for stroke, we often think of the primary caregiver in terms of network, but more consideration should be given to the role that the larger circle of both family and friends plays in supporting the health of this population. ” (Bernadette Boden-Albala)
Need an Expert?
To contact one of our faculty members to be an expert source, email Brianna Aldrich, Director of Communications at bdaldric@hs.uci.edu.
Student Voices
Illegality, Work, and Health
“Legal status” is a critical title assigned by governments that dictates access to many socioeconomic resources, it also matters for health and overall well-being. “Illegality” is the process of assigning opportunities and resources for immigrant subgroups based on state-created legal status categories (e.g., undocumented/unauthorized, lawful permanent residents, naturalized). As public health researchers, we can shed
Equity in hearing healthcare isn’t just a public health problem
Doctoral student and licensed clinical audiologist, Shade Avery Kirjava (they/them), reveals the inequities that exist in our healthcare system and why the need for reform in hearing health care must happen now.
Monthly Newsletter
Our monthly newsletters highlight public health research, practice, and scholarship from our faculty members, affiliated faculty, and undergraduate and graduate students.
Academic Year in Review
Our Academic Year in Review is a report of the highlights of the preceding Academic Year and include honors and awards, research achievements and graduation highlights.
