Bridging Local and Global Health
Advancing Global Health for Local and National Benefit
The Center for Global Health (CGH) at CSULB is committed to leveraging global health expertise to strengthen health systems and policies in the United States, particularly in Southern California. By integrating global best practices into local and national health initiatives, we address critical health challenges that impact communities both at home and abroad.
How Global Health Benefits the U.S. and Southern California
- Enhancing pandemic preparedness and response through global disease surveillance and risk assessment.
- Applying international strategies to improve health system resilience and emergency response in the U.S.
- Adapting successful global disease prevention models to address migrant health, urban health disparities, and environmental health risks in California.
- Collaborating with Long Beach public health agencies to reduce communicable diseases, promote health equity, and enhance community resilience.
- Bringing cutting-edge global health solutions to U.S. public health challenges, from infectious disease containment to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) strategies.
- Creating opportunities for faculty and student research that bridges global and domestic health policies.
- Strengthening cross-border collaborations that protect U.S. health interests while improving global health outcomes.
- Expanding public-private partnerships to improve health systems and workforce training in California and beyond.
Get Involved
By working locally and globally, CGH helps ensure a healthier future for Southern California, the U.S., and the world. Join us in applying global knowledge to local action!
