COVID-19 Archives

Jan 14

Margarita Khachatryan, James Kordenbrock and Lindsey Klebenow

Alumni Providing Care and Pursuing Change

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Careers in Aging, Caregiving, COVID-19, School Culture

Three USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology master’s graduates use their expertise and leadership not only to care for older adults but also to advocate for better aging policies.

Jul 24

Vector illustration of doctor with a megaphone holding a vaccine bottle

There’s an easy way to increase rates of COVID booster vaccinations

By Beth Newcomb COVID-19, Featured, Research

USC research finds that the answer to getting more shots into arms is just a text message or email away.

Nov 14

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The Pandemic’s Effects on Population Health

By Beth Newcomb COVID-19, Demography, Featured, Health and Wellness, Policy, Research

Addressing the continuing Covid-19 pandemic, which has lowered life expectancy and widened health disparities in the U.S., calls for preventive behaviors and policy change, say USC researchers.

Sep 22

A group of toy figures standing away from a vaccine syringe

Traditional incentives don’t offset COVID vaccine hesitancy

By Beth Newcomb COVID-19, Health and Wellness, Research

New study finds financial incentives and other behavioral nudges made little difference among certain groups.

Sep 01

Illustration of people in face masks and coronavirus

Covid-19: U.S. Life Expectancy Continued to Decrease in 2021, Study Finds

By Beth Newcomb COVID-19, Demography, Featured, Health and Wellness, Research

Despite vaccination rollout, 2021 reductions in life expectancy appear to exceed those in 2020, and racial disparities have persisted, say researchers.

Jul 15

Vector illustration of coronavirus with a globe in the center

How Common is Long COVID and Who is Likely to Get It?

By Beth Newcomb COVID-19, Featured, Health and Wellness, Research

Study reveals predictors of long COVID, which causes symptoms that may last for months.

Mar 16

Doctor Builds Upon Medical Training with MA in Medical Gerontology

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Academics, COVID-19, Featured, Student Profile

Indonesian physician, Janice Emmanuella, loves caring for older adults. She’s pursuing a MA in Medical Gerontology and her U.S. medical license.

Jan 14

Social distancing themed illustration with people seen in windows at their homes

To Reduce COVID-19 Risk, Individual Distancing Makes a Difference

By Beth Newcomb COVID-19, Featured, Health and Wellness, Research

Even when faced with larger structural risks, such as living in an area with high infection rates, people who avoid large gatherings and other risky behaviors are less likely to be diagnosed with COVID-19, say USC researchers.

Dec 16