printer friendly pageHUMBIO 122: Beyond Health Care: the effects of social policies on health (PEDS 222)
Available evidence at the national and cross-country level linking social welfare interventions and health outcomes. If and how non-health programs and policies could have an impact on positive health outcomes. Evaluation of social programs and policies that buffer the negative health impact of economic instability and unemployment among adult workers and their children. Examination of safety nets, including public health insurance, income maintenance programs, and disability insurance. Enrollment limited to junior and seniors and graduate students or consent of the instructor. HUMBIO students must enroll in
HUMBIO 122. Med/Graduate students must enroll in
PEDS 222.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI
Instructors:
Rodriguez, E. (PI)
HUMBIO 122A: Health Care Policy and Reform (PUBLPOL 156)
Focuses on U.S. health care policy. Includes comparisons with health care policy in other countries and detailed examinations of Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and proposed reforms. Examines health policy efforts at state and local levels. The course includes sessions on effective memo writing as well as presentation and the politics of health policy and reform efforts. HUMBIO students must enroll in
HUMBIO 122A. Graduate students must enroll in
PUBLPOL 156. **Enrollment will be decided via application. Applications will open on Aug. 30 at 6:00 p.m. and close on Sept. 6 at 5 p.m. To apply, visit
https://forms.gle/thzX6CYjvRvaz5Ra8 **
Terms: Aut
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI
HUMBIO 122E: Reducing Health Disparities and Closing the Achievement Gap through Health Integration in Schools (EDUC 429, PEDS 229)
Health and education are inextricably linked. If kids aren't healthy, they won't realize their full potential in school. This is especially true for children living in poverty. This course proposes to: 1) examine the important relationship between children's health and their ability to learn in school as a way to reduce heath disparities; 2) discuss pioneering efforts to identify and address manageable health barriers to learning by integrating health and education in school environments. HUMBIO students must enroll in
HUMBIO 122E. Med/Graduate students must enroll in
PEDS 229 . Education students must enroll in
EDUC 429.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI
HUMBIO 122H: Social and Environmental Determinants of Health (PEDS 150, PEDS 250)
Race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status are just a few of the social determinants that contribute to health disparities. Apply a racial equity lens to drive a deeper understanding of how vulnerable populations are uniquely at risk for poorer health outcomes. Explore how where we live, work, learn, and play influences health status, and examine the processes through which social and environmental determinants adversely affect health and drive inequities across the lifespan. With experts from multiple sectors, this course will discuss innovative clinical, public health, policy, advocacy, and community engaged solutions to advance health equity. Explore the unique role of health professionals in addressing health inequities. HUMBIO students should enroll in
HUMBIO 122H. Undergraduates may enroll in
PEDS 150. Graduate/Med Students should enroll in
PEDS 250. (Cardinal Course certified by the Haas Center).
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: WAY-EDP
HUMBIO 122M: Challenges of Human Migration: Health and Health Care of Migrants and Autochthonous Populations (PEDS 212)
An emerging area of inquiry. Topics include: global migration trends, health Issues/aspects of migration, healthcare and the needs of immigrants in the US, and migrants as healthcare providers: a new area of inquiry in the US. Class is structured to include: lectures lead by the instructor and possible guest speakers; seminar, discussion and case study sessions led by students. Enrollment limited to juniors, seniors and and graduate students or the consent of the instructor. HUMBIO students must enroll in
HUMBIO 122M. Med/Graduate students enroll in
PEDS 212.
Last offered: Spring 2023
| UG Reqs: WAY-EDP, WAY-SI
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