Why we’re using filmmaking to encourage vaccination by Black and Latino Angelenos
Recognizing the power of storytelling, three university professors across multiple disciplines assembled two crews to make short films to counter vaccine hesitancy.
USC Schaeffer maps state and federal responses to the opioid crisis during COVID-19 pandemic
When in-person therapy became too dangerous, every state adopted at least one policy related to treatment access for patients suffering from opioid addiction. But no state did everything that was necessary, the USC study found.
Tips on staying safe during your Thanksgiving holiday amid the COVID pandemic
Getting a booster shot is your best bet, say USC Student Health’s Sarah Van Orman and Deona Willes of USC Environmental Health and Safety.
Vaccine incentives don’t work — and may actually backfire, USC Marshall research finds
To address vaccine hesitancy, many governments, employers and health systems turned to public messages and financial incentives — from gift cards and savings bonds to $1 million lotteries. They didn’t work.
Work-from-home survey reveals pandemic’s impacts upon employees
Workers reported new physical and mental health issues. They also were spending 90 more minutes a day at their workstations
Vulnerable Groups Came First in USC’s COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts
When COVID-19 hit Southern California, Keck Medicine of USC mobilized to protect the hardest-hit, highest-risk communities.
Watch faculty and students’ video clips that encourage COVID vaccinations
Multiple USC schools joined forces with the Vaccinate L.A. team to reach out to specific communities in Los Angeles via research-proven storytelling.
Liver and kidney transplant patients with COVID-19 get lifesaving boost from USC
The number of hospitalizations and deaths for patients managed with a new protocol dropped by nearly one-fifth; for those who received a new drug therapy, hospitalizations were halved and deaths were reduced to zero.
Vaccine hesitancy expert says fear and emotion are neglected dimension of health
Vaccine hesitancy is about more than misinformation. It’s about emotions, says the director of The Vaccination Confidence Project at a talk hosted by USC.
USC professor records the Latinx voices missing from the COVID conversation
Laura Isabel Serna is committed to making sure that Latinx stories become part of the pandemic’s historical record.
COVID infection rates rose faster in fully reopened businesses, study finds
The USC study of more than 80 counties nationwide reveals the difference more or less restrictive policies may have had on the spread of COVID-19.
How Greece let in tourists and kept out COVID-19
Researchers from USC and the University of Pennsylvania collaborated with a private company CEO to help Greece do more with less and curb COVID-19’s spread when the country reopened to tourists.
Want less pandemic stress? Consider getting vaccinated
A USC Dornsife study finds that people who receive a COVID-19 vaccine experience a decrease in mental distress such as anxiety and depression.
Could COVID-19 affect your vision? A USC ophthalmologist explains
Annie Nguyen of the USC Roski Eye Institute answers frequently asked questions about whether our eyes are vulnerable to the coronavirus.
The COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy: What women need to know
USC physician Marc Incerpi answers questions about why getting the vaccine is so important and addresses other crucial issues for expectant moms.
USC tests nearly 27,000 students for COVID, yielding surprisingly low positivity rates
The rate has dropped to 0.44%, down from 3.6% at the beginning of the summer delta surge and well below the overall rate in Los Angeles County.
The 8 Ways That COVID-19 Will Transform Businesses, Jobs and Our Working Lives
From the gig economy to remote offices, USC business and policy experts imagine the future of work.
The latest public health challenge: getting more Americans vaccinated
About 40% of eligible Americans ages 12 and up remain unvaccinated for COVID-19, according to the CDC. USC researchers explain who the unvaccinated might be, as well as the challenges in persuading people to get their shots.
People who manage their asthma can improve their chances against COVID-19
To avoid severe COVID-19 outcomes, people with asthma should stay on top of the condition with control medication, a new USC study finds.
President Folt welcomes students, faculty and staff back to USC
President Carol L. Folt greets more than 44,000 students and nearly 12,000 faculty and staff, and provides an update of measures in place to curb the spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccine refusal increases among groups who were initially overlooked
People who were passed over during a vaccine’s initial allocation phase are more likely to turn it down when their turn finally comes, a USC study finds.
How Black church leaders and USC are overcoming vaccine hesitancy in Watts
The VaccinateLA health campaign connects community organizations in South and East Los Angeles with vaccines, doctors and other resources.
COVID delta variant rise looms as K-12 schools prepare to reopen
USC experts assess the impact of the variant on school reopenings and employee vaccination mandates as the country attempts to curb outbreaks and avoid more pandemic shutdowns.
From survival to revival: Mapping the road to a better future after COVID
The pandemic has upended lives around the world. USC experts consider: Where do we go from here?