Study explores effective strategies to combat loneliness in older adults November 4, 2024 UH News Loneliness among older adults is a growing public health concern, linked to cardiovascular disease, substance abuse, mental illness and more.
Kauaʻi’s community health response spotlighted in UH film October 22, 2024 UH News CASPER is a rapid needs assessment to provide rapid household level information, pertaining to a community’s health and resource needs.
Alcohol trends among Hawaiʻi college students revealed in study September 30, 2024 UH News The study offers insights into the motives behind student drinking and potential strategies to mitigate its harmful effects.
UH unites stakeholders to strengthen public health workforce September 10, 2024 UH News Stakeholders proposed strategies to recruit new employees, retain young professionals, and provide more support for current workers in public health.
Rising public risk of infection at Hilo Bay linked to climate change August 12, 2024 UH News New research finds that levels of harmful bacteria spiked at beaches with freshwater discharge on Hawaiʻi Island.
Sentell appointed inaugural endowed chair in public health July 23, 2024 UH News The endowment aims to recruit and retain top public health faculty in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific.
UH Mānoa public health program earns 7-year re-accreditation June 25, 2024 UH News This accreditation, which extends until the end of 2030, highlights the quality and impact of OPHS programs.
Red Hill health registry to support individuals exposed to fuel June 20, 2024 UH News Individuals who are interested in receiving updates on the registry’s development and community engagement efforts are encouraged to sign up.
Native Hawaiian healer in training wins national public health award May 21, 2024 UH News Ashley Mainani Lee was recognized for her efforts in restoring the health of Native Hawaiians.
Physician-pharmacist collaboration for HPV vaccination focus of alumna’s research May 15, 2024 UH News Meliza Roman published a paper in the April issue of Hawaiʻi Journal of Health & Social Welfare.