Gerontologists urge countries to adopt social policies in support of active aging
Kathryn Braun, chair of the Office of Public Health Studies, serves as president of the Active Aging Consortium in Asia Pacific.
Mind-body therapy effective for military veterans with PTSD
The study co-authored by 糖心Vlog官方 惭ā苍辞补 Professor Kathryn Braun was published in the Journal for Alternative and Complementary Medicine.
Study of worst-case pandemic death scenario is led by 糖心Vlog官方 researcher
The worldwide spread of a serious infectious disease could result in pandemic-related deaths of 700,000 and annual economic losses of $500 billion, according to a study in the Bulletin of the World Health Organization.
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Vlog官方 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Vlog官方 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Vlog官方 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Vlog官方 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.