Links between obesity, teen pregnancy explored in Hawaiʻi-Brazil research
Researchers from the Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health and Brazil teamed up to explore this phenomenon.
Social work, public health students partner with YMCA
Since 2019, nearly 60 public health and social work students have been placed at the Atherton YMCA to conduct their field experiences.
Students awarded national public health scholarship and fellowship
Samantha Birmingham-Babauta and Dejah Faʻasoa were awarded the American Public Health Association scholarship and fellowship.
Public health field experiences advance mental health wellness, awareness
Public health students and Mental Health America of Hawaiʻi have benefited from their ongoing relationship to positively impact local communities.
Dementia storybook distributed to public schools, libraries statewide
Nearly 100,000 kūpuna and others in Hawaiʻi are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.
Native Hawaiians more at risk for gout, UH study reveals
The new findings will help doctors prevent and manage gout among patients most at risk, including Native Hawaiians.
Improving public health with hula is a focus of UH research
This is the first time the prevalence and popularity of Hawaiʻi’s iconic dance has been scientifically substantiated.
$100K boost to develop, diversify public health workforce
The new workforce development contract will support the creation of opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds.
UH Mānoa sees highest number of ranked graduate programs by U.S. News
The 2023 edition evaluates graduate schools on a variety of factors, including research activity, expert assessment scores and doctoral degrees awarded.
Filipino language, culture leads public health dual major choices
The most common major students had declared alongside public health was Philippine Language and Culture.
