One’s connection to nature examined in public health research
UH researchers looked at previous studies and evaluated the tools used to measure people¡¯s connectedness to nature.
$1.4M to address health disparities in communities most impacted by COVID-19
Funding will support efforts to build knowledge and take action to address health disparities affecting Native Hawaiians, other Pacific Islanders and Filipino communities.
New endowed chair, interim dean for Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health
The school has announced the Chin Sik & Hyun Sook Chung Endowed Chair in Public Health Studies and Tetine Sentell as its new interim dean.
Lung cancer research focus of grad student, inaugural fellowship recipient
Zitong Gao¡¯s fellowship is sponsored by the Friends of the UH Cancer Center and Clinical Labs of Â鶹´«Ã½.
Neighborhood ties improve well-being of older adults
Having strong social bonds and the absence of conflict in the neighborhood has shown to promote positive health outcomes.
Mosquito-breeding potential campus areas revealed in study
The study by UH public health researchers advised practical strategies to reduce mosquito breeding.
UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ academic programs recognized among world¡¯s best
GRAS selected approximately 1,800 universities in 93 countries and regions, out of more than 26,000 universities across the world, to be considered for its rankings.
Native Hawaiians¡¯ risk for metabolic syndrome varies by definition
UH public health researchers found Native Hawaiians had the highest prevalence of metabolic syndrome of any ethnic group.
Text reminders can improve vaccination rates
A UH West Oʻahu assistant professor co-authored a vaccination megastudy.
Health sciences poster festival showcases vibrant UH research
The 2021 Interdisciplinary Poster Festival featured 32 presentations from UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ and UH Hilo.