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The USC Institute for Global Health is a campus-wide focal-point for interdisciplinary activities in global health. The Institute consolidates and shares information about global health projects and events, and provides educational programs and immersion experiences with the purpose of inspiring USC students to pursue careers in global health. The Institute also provides forums for the university’s diverse faculty to work together on research, policies, and action that can contribute to controlling the disease and health conditions that are projected to cause the greatest burden in the coming century.

USC & World News
New cervical cancer screening guidelines released
"The new mammogram recommendations out earlier this week caused quite an uproar. Now comes another change in screening tests for women -- this one for cervical cancer..." »
U.S. Panel Recommends Delaying Regular Mammograms Until Age 50
"A U.S. government group recommends that women delay getting regular mammograms until age 50, instead of 40, the age at which the American Cancer Society..." »
North American Diseases Go South of the Border
"Patricia Pizarro thought she was a good mother, so she was upset when the pediatrician told her she needed to change how she was raising her son Fernando..." »
fiber could have a big impact in trimming belly fat among young people
"Jaimie Davis found that eating just a little more fiber could have a big impact in trimming belly fat among young people...." »
WHO: AIDS Leading Cause of Death, Disease in Women
"In its first study of women's health around the globe, the World Health Organization said Monday that the AIDS virus is the leading cause of death and disease among women between the ages of 15 and 44...." »
Floods, mudslides kill scores in El Salvador
"At least 130 people have died and dozens are missing after heavy rains triggered flooding and mudslides..." »

Featured Activities
Lecture Series: Visions for Change
Dec. 8-9 - USC Institute for Global Health welcomes Dr. Gonghuan Yang, who will present how China's recent medical reform can be used to prevent rising epidemics of chronic diseases.  RSVP for the Lecture »
Work at the Institute for Global Health
The Institute for Global Health is hiring a project specialist to assist in furthering the dynamic growth of projects and programs for the Institte. Apply Today »
Student Grant Programs
Global Health Research Immersion Grants and Action Grants are available for all USC students interested in hands-on experience to prepare for a global health career. Apply today »
Global Health T-Shirts
Support a student, buy a cool T-Shirt! Global Health Trojan T-shirts are on sale for $25 and all funds go to support our student programs and fund international travel for global health research. Order a Global Health Trojan T-Shirt »
Student Travel Blogs
Follow our students as they travel the world and explore new challenges in global health. Featured Blog: Kiran Gadani, MPH Graduate 2009. Studied the burden of obesity in India during the summer of 2009. View Blog »
Animating Global Health Messages
Graduate animation students from the School of Cinematic Arts were awarded funds to develop animated global health messages. View Video »