BRUINS PUBLIC HEALTH

OUTREACH

The Outreach Committee of the Bruins Public Health Club is dedicated to addressing public health challenges through awareness campaigns that prioritize disseminating well-researched and reliable information. The committee empowers its members to select and explore public health issues they are passionate about, fostering collaboration across BPH committees and partnerships with different UCLA organizations. By organizing informational booths at collaborative events, creating engaging infographics for social media, and hosting a Public Health Fair, BPH Outreach actively champions change and strives to educate and inspire the UCLA community.

ONGOING PARTNERSHIPS

The People Concern

Founded in 2016, The People Concern is one of Los Angeles County's leading organizations advocating for evidence-based solutions to important issues of homelessness and domestic violence. Through outreach efforts, medical care, interim housing, and counseling services, The People Concern works to empower participants to overcome challenges.

Learn more at thepeopleconcern.org.

Downtown Women's Center

Focused exclusively on supporting women and gender diverse individuals struggling with homelessness, Downtown Women's Center (DWC) was founded in 1978 in L.A. County. DWC provides permanent supportive housing, health and wellness services, and access to resources through its drop-in Day Center for more than 5,700 women annually.

Learn more at downtownwomenscenter.org.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Made up of an alliance of 600 local affiliations, NAMI is the country's largest grassroots organization dedicated towards supporting and advocating for individuals with mental illnesses. Founded in 1979, NAMI offers education programs, a toll-free HelpLine, and annual public awareness events to eliminate stigma around mental health conversations.

Learn more at nami.org.

CURRENT PROJECTS

PUBLIC HEALTH FAIR

Every year, Bruins Public Health hosts a public health fair that is open to all UCLA students. The fair features booths from various public health-related clubs across UCLA, presentations from Bruins Public Health committees, food, networking, and more!

Keep an eye out on our Instagram (@bruinspublichealth) for more information on our next public health fair.

RADIO SHOW

Catch Bruins Public Health on uclaradio.com on Saturdays from 2-3 pm throughout the quarter! Join DJ Outreach and DJ Pulse Beat as they analyze public health topics, global health challenges, and a wide range of initiatives to address and solve these problems. Whether discussing a public health related case study or focusing on BPH’s current projects, these two will dive into the importance of public health and how students can make a difference in this field.

VITUITY CARES POP-UP CLINIC PARTNERSHIP

At the Vituity Cares Pop-up Clinic, BPH members collaborate closely with clinicians, registered nurses, medical students, and various student organizations to deliver essential services, including basic clinical care, medication prescriptions, haircuts, and the distribution of food and clothing. By supporting residents of Skid Row, BPH members play a critical role in identifying individuals in need, engaging patients in conversations about their medical history and current symptoms, and conducting vital sign assessments.

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