USC Institute for Global Health
The USC Institute for Global Health aims to improve global health by educating future and current global health leaders, carrying out trans-disciplinary research, and assuring that the evidence collected informs policy and practice to make a difference.
Join the USC Law and Global Health Collaboration on October 10th for an evidence-based discussion lead by David Kaye, who will present on media censorship, fake news, and the implications for law and health.
An interdisciplinary team of USC public health and pharmacy students and alumni concluded their summer in the grassy fields of northern Uganda, where they led a public health and soccer camp for more than 1,000 youth. Non-profit organization Ray United FC hosts the yearly camp as part of its efforts promote healthy kids and communities … Continue reading It’s all fun and games at Uganda public health camp
In the last three decades, Chile has witnessed a considerable influx of immigrants, the majority from other Latin American countries. These individuals may experience a particular vulnerability and unique set of social determinants that affect their health and well-being, thus creating a need for research in this area. Through collaboration with the Center for Health … Continue reading 08/30/17 – Immigrant Visions & Voices: A Photovoice Exploration of Health in Chile
The Southern California Division and Southern California Regional Council of Organizations hosted the 10th Annual West Coast Global Forum Sept. 25 to present the 2017 Global Citizen Awards. The award recognizes individuals and organizations committed to making a difference in the health, human rights and quality of life of all people locally and globally. Recipients … Continue reading 09/25/17 – 10th Annual West Coast Global Forum
Registration is now open for the 2017 APRU Global Health Program Conference, hosted by University of The Philippines October 16-19, 2017, in Manila. Register now »
The Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention and Services (RSVP) office is hosting a variety of events in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. These events aim to prevent sexual and gender-based harm in order to create a safer campus for students at USC. April 20 | 2:00 p.m., SKS 410 Creativity Showcase: Artwork through the Eyes of Sexual … Continue reading Upcoming Events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
In her editorial published in The Hill, Mellissa Withers, assistant professor of clinical preventive medicine, describes the reproductive health consequences of replacing the Affordable Care Act, as well as the irony in President Trumps' re-establishment of the Global Gag Rule. Read the article » Details: Authors: Mellissa Withers Published By: The Hill Date: March 20, 2017 … Continue reading Defunding Planned Parenthood is a violation of women’s reproductive rights
USC Institute for Global Health faculty and collaborators represented USC at the eighth annual Consortium of Universities for Global Health in Washington, D.C., April 7‑9. Innovation on display Assistant professors Shubha Kumar and Mellissa Withers, displayed their poster, "An Innovative Approach to Teaching Global Health Research Ethics," which describes their joint global health ethics course taught in … Continue reading USC takes part in 2017 Consortium of Universities for Global Health
Come and meet graduates of the USC PhD programs in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Health Behavior Research. Our panel of invited guests will share their experiences within and outside of the academic setting. This event is open to all students who are interested in learning more about career paths and opportunities in preventive medicine and related … Continue reading 04/20/17 – USC Preventive Medicine Career Panel
In this USC Immigrant Health Initiative seminar, Cynthia Willard, medical director for the Program for Torture Victims in Los Angeles, discussed health issues asylum seekers face. An assistant clinical professor at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, she is developing an asylum medicine program in the Department of Family Medicine, drawing upon her decade-long … Continue reading 04/25/17 – Health Issues in Asylum Seekers
