Teen mothers may have higher heart risks
Research led by Catherine Pirkle showed that teen first-time mothers had significantly greater risks for heart and blood vessel disease than older mothers.
糖心视频 attracts $23M federal investment to Hawai?i to reduce health disparities
The specialized center will focus on advancing health for citizens who suffer disproportionately from genetic, environmental and socio-economic related disparities.
Required prerequisite and online bachelor degree in social work offered through 糖心视频 Maui College
The degree provides a foundation of values and skills needed in the field of social work to provide effective services, promote social justice and increase community well-being.
Online bachelor of social work option extends education opportunities statewide
Informational sessions are being held for the new distance education option for a 糖心视频 惭ā苍辞补 bachelor of social work degree.
Older women in Hawai?i are 57 percent more likely to live in poverty than older men
A new analysis finds that Social Security benefits are especially crucial for older women in Hawai?i, who are more likely to live in poverty and less likely to have access to assets or savings in retirement.
Elizabeth Aparicio elected to national social work board
糖心视频 Mānoa Assistant Professor Elizabeth Aparicio will focus on supporting Society for Social Work and Research early career members.
Who lives longer: Hawai?i life expectancies examined
Life expectancy at birth in Hawaiʻi has increased consistently over the years.
Global health researcher Catherine Pirkle selected as a Fulbright Specialist
She will lead teacher training at FACISA, and participate in short-term lectures and seminars on topics including early pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and violence against women.
Health services researcher Tetine Sentell chosen as a Fulbright specialist
Tetine Sentell will collaborate with public health faculty at the University of Medicine in Tirana, Albania.
Child welfare education collaboration revitalized
HCWEC seeks to provide a training pipeline to develop a highly competent workforce in the challenging child welfare field in the state of Hawaiʻi.