healthcare

UCI center takes philosophical approach to unique profession

Racism has been declared a national public health crisis by the American Public Health Association. With the minority population in the U.S. being the fastest-growing demographic, experts say, it’s essential that healthcare professionals recognize the social determinants of health among racial and ethnic minorities. Education and training, they say, should begin in school so that […]

Higher risk patterns identified in certain social, economic, demographic groups

UCI and UCSD researchers tracked drug usage rates throughout the pandemic

The pandemic has caused much uncertainty, anxiety and stress, touching on every aspect of our lives. The impact of work stressors on the severity of COVID-19, particularly among essential workers, is discussed in an editorial published online in the April 2021 Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine and co-authored by UCI’s Peter Schnall, professor emeritus […]

Gift will support integrative cardiology research, education and health coaching

Hoanan Yin, a UCI Ph.D. candidate in management, is co-author of a recent paper describing the effects of integrating online and offline services on the reputation of and patient demands on healthcare providers. E-healthcare platforms have begun to integrate medical services across virtual and in-person environments. Providers can perform patient consultations, schedule office visits, answer […]

Interdisciplinary group to combine research, clinical care to empower people

Interdisciplinary team designs, tests, produces and delivers 5,000 units to medical center within 17 days

‘Mini task force’ of UCI researchers responds to urgent need at medical center