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The University of California Global Health Institute advances local and global health equity so our people and planet thrive. 📪 Newsletter: bit.ly/ucghi_newsletter 🔗 LinkedIn: bit.ly/ucghi_linkedin 🖥️ Web: ucghi.universityofcalifornia.edu/
Illustration celebrating 2026 Lunar New Year, featuring an orange, intricately decorated horse against a dark background with teal fireworks and lanterns. Text reads "Happy Lunar New Year, Year of the Horse." The CalHHS logo appears in the top right corner.
Happy Lunar New Year! Today, we join Californians across the state in welcoming the Year of the Horse, wishing you & your loved ones good health & prosperity! 🐎
17.02.2026 16:47 — 👍 3 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 0
We honor Black public health heroes like Dr. Helene Gayle, Marsha Johnson and Dr. William Hinton who transformed health and social justice. They inspire us to advance health equity and build a healthier California for all.
➡️ Learn more at cdph.ca.gov
#BlackHistoryMonth recognizes the lasting contributions of Black scholars and leaders who have shaped academia. This month, UC Merced faculty reflect on the Black trailblazers who continue to inspire research on our campus.
02.02.2026 16:30 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Background image of an aerial shot of farmlands with a headshot of Dr. Matt Sparke over it and the text in dark blue and teal, "UCGHI Grand Rounds: California Farmworker Community Health Vulnerabilities and Responses Amid Climate Change."
Farmworker communities face increasingly dire threats linked to climate change. Join our Grand Rounds to learn about a multi-campus @uofcalifornia.bsky.social project working to map & address vectors of vulnerability tied to climate change for CA farmworkers!
Register: ucop.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
NEW DATA🚨: UCGHI Center for Gender and Health Justice Associate Director, Dr. Ushma Upadhyay, is Co-Chair of #WeCount and helped find that shield laws helped nearly 15,000 people each month get abortion care, per the latest @societyfp.bsky.social #WeCount report. societyfp.org/research/wec...
15.12.2025 19:34 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
This #GivingTuesday, invest in curiosity and support the future of global health! For Summer 2026, our goal is to admit 50 students partnering with all 10 @uofcalifornia.bsky.social campuses.
Learn more: ucghi.universityofcalifornia.edu/for-learners...
Donate: giving.ucsf.edu/fund/summer-...
Infographic with a photo of two students smiling with their laptops open. The text on the infographic is in teal, navy blue, and white and says, "2025-2026 UCGHI Student Ambassador Program Call for Applications. Apply by November 12th." The UCGHI logo is in the bottom right in white.
Applications for the 2025-2026 UCGHI Student Ambassador Program are OPEN!
This leadership opportunity is for @uofcalifornia.bsky.social students who are dedicated to personal and professional growth by representing global health on their campus.
ucghi.universityofcalifornia.edu/student-amba...
Federal research funding turns lab work into real help. More funding means faster treatments, cleaner air and water, safer families and stronger businesses. When funding freezes, progress slows and costs rise. Learn about how UC Davis research improve lives by visiting ucdav.is/FLTL.
15.10.2025 15:34 — 👍 19 🔁 5 💬 1 📌 1
How does UC help farmers feed America? Through UC Cooperative Extension, we bring science to the field—helping Central Valley farmers tackle drought, pests & soil challenges. Hear from 3 farmers on how UC supports their work. @uofcalifornia.bsky.social
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/how-uc-...
Young girl is holding the flags of the Philippines in a field, with text 'Celebrate Filipino American History Month' and the Cal HHS logo in the top left corner.
Happy Filipino American History Month! This October, we pause to honor the rich heritage & legacy of all Filipino Americans who've inspired, lead & shaped our communities, especially in California.
03.10.2025 20:55 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Three photos side by side: 1) a bear looking for food, 2) branches and tree trunks piled on the forest floor, and 3) plastic pollution in water. The text across reads, "Addressing the Triple Environmental Crisis: A Way Forward" with the date, "October 14, 2025 | 1:00 - 4:00pm ET".
Join our UCGHI Center for Planetary Health Co-Director, Dr. Woutrina Smith, on October 14th at 10:00am - 1:00pm (PT) for a free interactive webinar where panelists will share perspectives on "Addressing the Triple Environmental Crisis: A Way Forward".
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Do you know anyone that has benefitted from prescription drugs? What if these drugs were not available for you or your loved ones? Cuts to federal science funding mean delays for new treatments and cures.
Tell Congress: Science saves lives #SpeakUp4Science https://bit.ly/4mgBMQ9
Latino communities have shaped #California for centuries through culture, food, music, and innovation. #UCANR is proud to honor and celebrate their lasting contributions.
Follow @ucanrespanol.bsky.social this month for resources from #UCANR.
🔗 bit.ly/4n6ytve
#HispanicHeritageMonth
Join us in welcoming UC's 22nd president, James B. Milliken! He brings decades of experience and a deep commitment to expanding access, increasing social mobility, and helping students from all backgrounds earn a college degree. Learn more at ucop.edu/president
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UCGHI GloCal Alumnus, Dr. Mohamed Alimohamed, receiving training related to sickle cell disease in a UCSF lab
The UCGHI GloCal Health Fellowship cultivates a supportive, collaborative environment where researchers from different backgrounds, perspectives, and disciplines are equipped with the tools to address pressing health challenges. Apply by Sep 15! ucghi.universityofcalifornia.edu/fellowships/...
31.07.2025 21:04 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A summer high school student presents their work on microtubule post translational modifications at the University of California Global Health Institute symposium. Mentored by Camilo Echeverria.
A summer high school student presents their work on corneal development at the University of California Global Health Institute symposium. Mentored by Raneesh Ramarapu and William Stoehr.
Late post, but huge congratulations to our University of California Global Health Institute (@ucghi.bsky.social) summer scholars, Angie and Sarah, on their fantastic presentations and completion of internships in our lab!!! Angie and Sarah are HS students who did amazing work in the lab for 6 weeks.
30.07.2025 13:03 — 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Cuts to research funding will hurt innovation, slow medical breakthroughs and jeopardize our economic and national security. Join @uofcalifornia.bsky.social in urging Congress to reject these cuts and reinvest in science. #SpeakUp4Science #UCadvocate
universityofcalifornia.quorum.us/campaign/sci...
"Health is a human right" message by WHO on a yellow background, with a photo of refugees standing outside tents. Text reads: Health is a human right and is essential to dignity, safety, and recovery. Ensuring refugees have access to health care not only saves lives but also strengthens communities.
On #WorldRefugeeDay, we stand in solidarity with all refugees & reaffirm that …
‘HEALTH IS A HUMAN RIGHT’, not a privilege.
Everyone deserves access to safe, dignified, culturally sensitive & affordable care. #HealthForAll 👉 bit.ly/4kQoVDu
Happy #EarthDay! Today is a reminder that the health of our planet is deeply connected to the health of animals and people. Let’s work together for a healthier Earth, and a healthier future for every species that calls it home 🌎
22.04.2025 17:03 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
🌎@apha.org's #NPHW starts here — with access to data that powers healthier communities.
🔎@uclachpr.bsky.social’s AskCHIS and AskCHIS NE are free, easy-to-use tools for exploring California health data — for researchers, reporters, community advocates and more.
📌Start here: ask.chis.ucla.edu
Image from UNHCR of a refugee woman sitting on a brick wall on a beach that is covered with trash.
The global refugee population—now surpassing 36.4 million—is disproportionately affected by climate change as they are systematically excluded from the resources and infrastructure needed to withstand it.
Read our new article: ucghi.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/climate...
Graphic that reads "Trans rights are human rights" on a pink and blue background, with the Human Rights Watch square logo in the bottom right corner.
Trans rights are human rights.
#TransDayOfVisibility
Call for Applications for the Summer Researchers in Global Health Program, Apply by April 20th. The image is of two students sitting at a desk in a room with yellow walls and a yellow and grey patterned rug.
The UCGHI Summer Researchers in Global Health Program is a six-week summer internship for rising high school seniors that introduces students to global health concepts and immerses them in challenging, real-life projects.
Learn more and apply: ucghi.universityofcalifornia.edu/for-learners...
To learn more about community-driven efforts to care for TB patients globally, check out our recent article. #WorldTBDay
ucghi.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/tb-alli...
"What is new is this virus is changing, and it's changing in multiple ways that have raised concerns lately." - Mark Stetter, dean of the @ucdavis.bsky.social School of Veterinary Medicine and UC Davis representative for UCGHI's Advisory Council
11.03.2025 19:30 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A selfie of Grace Rota and Jennifer Syvertsen over an orange circle with the text in teal and orange, "From California to Kenya and Back: A GloCal Alumna Joins the UCGHI Advisory Council."
Previously a GloCal Fellow and now Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Anthropology at UC Riverside, Dr. Jennifer Syvertsen has joined the UCGHI Advisory Council to represent UCR, bringing her UCGHI journey full circle.
Read here: ucghi.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/from-ca...
To read our full message on the current global health landscape, visit our website: ucghi.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/message...
04.02.2025 21:52 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The courageous way Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. lived provides inspiration and hope in the struggles we face today. Through teaching, research and public service, UC staff, faculty and students embody this courage in working together for the greater good. #MLKJrDay
20.01.2025 22:42 — 👍 15 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
What's the long-term lookout for #SoCal after the #wildfires? Join Daniel Swain, a climate scientist with #UCANR, who will offer a livestream tonight at 7 pm (PDT).
#CAwx #CAfire #PalisadesFire #EatonFIre @weatherwest.bsky.social
Watch here ➡️ www.youtube.com/live/QeIihwM...
