Back pain sufferers expected to increase by 36%, linked to depression
UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ epidemiologist Eric Hurwitz has studied back pain for 30 years.
Public health students learn from global experts in disaster-relief workshop
The 26th annual Health Emergencies in Large Populations workshop was held in Honolulu in June.
Keetoowah Cherokee tribe struggles with motherhood tied to cultural trauma
The study shows important insights about post-colonial shifts in women¡¯s experiences with pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood in Keetoowah society relating to maternal mental health.
The burnout epidemic: High turnover in child welfare
Studies show that turnover in the social work workforce nationally could be as high as 40%.
High canoe-paddling rates among Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders could help health outcomes
The researchers noted that paddling appealed to a wide range of ages, income groups, and geographic locations.
Center on Aging, ‘Iolani School revitalize historic veteran club
The unassuming one-story building long known as Club 100 was a second home for many of the Nisei veterans.
Collaboration across the health sciences goal of new UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ initiative
The initiative seeks to have a more strategic structure in amplifying the successful work conducted by faculty researchers across the campus.
From homelessness, student finds ‘home away from home’ at Dept. of Social Work
Kanela Kamahalohanuilai faced many struggles in her life but with the support of others, she will earn her master¡¯s in social work this spring.
Social work professors train Buddhist reverends in conflict resolution, more
Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health faculty shared their professional expertise with Â鶹´«Ã½ Buddhist reverends.
Innovative public health scholar position supported by UH, DOH
Simone Schmid is the first post-doctoral resident scholar in public health.