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Recent Articles
May 27, 2025
Dr. Zak Sabry, beloved academic mentor who directed first Canadian national nutrition study, dies at 92
UCBPH In the Media
No, OBGYNs are not systematically fleeing states that banned abortion
Co-written by Professor Rebecca Staiger
New contagious COVID-19 variant now circulating in CA, health experts warn
Features Dr. Art Reingold and Dr. John Swartzberg
Rural Wellness: Revolutionizing rural health education
Features RHI Faculty Director Kim MacPherson
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Faculty Highlights
The Accidental Economist: How Prof. Richard Scheffler skipped med school—and made a profound impact on public health
National Public Health Week: Assistant Professor Sean Darling-Hammond
National Public Health Week: Mark van der Laan, Professor of Biostatistics and Statistics, UC Berkeley School of Public Health
Social Impact
National Public Health Week: UC Berkeley School of Public Health Chief Social Impact Officer Claudia Williams
Medicaid Innovation Competition asks students how they would improve the nation’s medical safety net
Berkeley Public Health Fellows advocate for rural health in Washington, D.C.
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Media and Publications
Explore our multimedia projects focused on public health initiatives and policies, addressing both personal health and community well-being. Features include:
- The Other 80 Podcast
- Health and Wellness Publications
- 75th Anniversary Magazine