Bruckner – UC Irvine Wen Public Health

India Education Diary, November 4, 2024

UC Irvine-Led Study Highlights Positive Impact of Cash Transfers on American Indian Children’s Education

"Our research provides strong evidence that early economic investments in families can boost test scores in reading and math, enhancing life outcomes for the next generation. This is particularly important for American Indian communities that have historically faced systemic barriers to education." (Tim Bruckner)

Nursing Colleges, June 2, 2023

Diversity, Inclusion, and Health Disparities in American Healthcare

"Healthcare access differs dramatically by place. To the extent that you have an uneven distribution of healthcare across place that often goes across socioeconomic lines, you will inevitably get racial disparities in access to care." (Tim Bruckner)

Health News, September 20, 2022

80% of Pregnancy-Related Deaths in U.S. are Preventable, Half Occur After Giving Birth

"While the causes of these deaths are multifaceted and complex, new initiatives can help improve outcomes over time. … According to Bruckner, California health officials have already taken several steps to improve outcomes in pregnant people. They’re now using public health surveillance data to inform clinical changes and partnering with the private and public healthcare sectors to develop improvement projects to prevent pregnancy-related deaths." (Tim Bruckner)

Healthline, February 8, 2022

How COVID-19 Can Lead to Serious Complications During Pregnancy

"Possible pathways involve inflammation during the first or second trimester that affects the placenta and the pregnancy as it progresses toward term, as well as symptoms from the course of COVID-19 infection that adversely affects the birthing person at or around birth," (Tim Bruckner)