Training college students in Brazil how to improve their country’s public health
UH researchers are partnering with Brazilian epidemiologists to teach college students in Brazil about public health issues.
UH professor helps build China’s first global health curriculum
University of 麻豆传媒at 惭ā苍辞补 Professor Yuanan Lu is working to help Chinese universities meet the increasing demand for a highly-trained public health workforce.
To prevent chronic disease in Hawai?i, researchers look to Albania
Researchers study how Albania is preventing chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease to learn how it can be applied in 麻豆传媒.
Shower truck for disadvantaged key to Kapi?olani CC student’s coursework
The launch of a community shower truck marked the capstone of course work in Kapiʻolani CC's Community Health Worker Program for student Velvet King.
UH study of uterine ruptures in West Africa supports health-system improvements
Public health research study says pregnant women whose labor contractions have slowed or stopped altogether require immediate transfer to higher-level hospital.
Happiness, health missing from measuring nation’s well-being
Gross domestic product undervalues the true worth of human worth, says a study led by Victoria Fan of the Office of Public Health Services.
Study shows improved health, reduced overweight and obesity in Pacific-region children
Researchers aimed to change the context in which child overweight and obesity occurs by building strong partnerships for action within communities.
UH public health study: Start of new relationship is important time for HIV prevention
The research from the Office of Public Health Studies may ultimately help to lower new infections.
Health declines are more rapid in older women with urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence may trigger a cycle of decreased physical activity that can hasten a decline in overall health.
Researchers encourage more farmers’ markets to accept SNAP debit cards
Opal Vanessa Buchthal in the Office of Public Health Studies and her team use spatial analysis to examine the best placement of electronic benefit transfer services.