Back pain sufferers expected to increase by 36%, linked to depression July 17, 2023 UH News UH Mānoa epidemiologist Eric Hurwitz has studied back pain for 30 years.
Public health students learn from global experts in disaster-relief workshop June 28, 2023 UH News 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 June 27, 2023 UH News 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.
High canoe-paddling rates among Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders could help health outcomes June 20, 2023 UH News The researchers noted that paddling appealed to a wide range of ages, income groups, and geographic locations.
Innovative public health scholar position supported by UH, DOH April 4, 2023 UH News Simone Schmid is the first post-doctoral resident scholar in public health.
Flint water poisoning whistleblower to speak at free UH event March 20, 2023 UH News The free event will be held on March 23, 2023 at Orvis Auditorium.
Students praise first online master’s in public health program February 28, 2023 UH News The first cohort of students began the masters in public health online program this fall.
Hawaiʻi young adults rely on social media for COVID-19, health info February 17, 2023 UH News Nearly 100% of Hawaiʻi residents aged 18–35 utilized some form of social media as a resource for COVID-19-related information.
Ortega appointed dean of Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health February 17, 2023 UH News Ortega’s appointment is effective September 1, 2023.
Public health student research highlighted by national honor society February 14, 2023 UH News Public health studies Tarin Tanji and Saikaew Dudla presented their research at the American Public Health Association annual conference.