Category: Announcements

Congratulations to the recent 2023 graduates!

We are celebrating the graduation of these exceptional women, Dr. Bibiana Martínez and Dr. Cynthia Begay, who have made tremendous achievements in behavioral sciences. Drs. Martínez, Begay and Baezconde-Garbanati. Dr. Cynthia Begay w Dr. Baezconde-Garbanati  Drs. Bibiana Martínez, Baezconde-Garbanati and Dr . Burner at the May 13 Graduate students graduation for KSOM …Continue Reading Congratulations to the recent 2023 graduates!

New Funding Opportunity for Center for Research on Hispanic Children and Families

The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE), within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), is soliciting applications for the Center for Research on Hispanic Children and Families (HHS-2023-ACF-OPRE-PH-0031). This 5-year cooperative agreement will fund a research center to lead and support investigation of the needs of Hispanic populations served by ACF and promising…Continue Reading New Funding Opportunity for Center for Research on Hispanic Children and Families

USC President Folt honors Dr. Baezconde-Garbanati at the 42nd Annual Academic Honors Convocation

USC President Carol Folt with Dr. Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati, Distinguished Professor.

Congratulations to Dr. Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati, Associate Director of Community Outreach and Engagement at USC Norris and Associate Dean for Community Initiatives at Keck School of Medicine of USC, who was honored as a Distinguished Professor of Population and Public Health Sciences by the University of Southern California’s President, Carol Folt. Dr. Baezconde was honored at…Continue Reading USC President Folt honors Dr. Baezconde-Garbanati at the 42nd Annual Academic Honors Convocation

Congratulations Dr. Baezconde-Garbanati for receiving the Humanitarian of Hope Award

Congratulations to our director, Dr. Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati for receiving the Humanitarian of Hope Award. In recognition of keeping humanity in science through connecting educational institutions, research scientists, and community members in the work that changes lives daily. Presented by Pastor Rhonda Holbert on Saturday, December 3, 2022 during the 20th Anniversary Joyful Jubilee hosted by…Continue Reading Congratulations Dr. Baezconde-Garbanati for receiving the Humanitarian of Hope Award

12th Annual Puerto Rico Oncology Symposium (FLASCO)

CenHealth’s director, Dr. Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati will be presenting at the upcoming 12th Annual Puerto Rico Oncology Symposium to be held in person at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino, February 3-4, 2023. Dr. Baezconde-Garbanati will be speaking on “Addressing Cancer Disparities in Hispanic Communities.” This session will provide valuable information on innovations in cancer…Continue Reading 12th Annual Puerto Rico Oncology Symposium (FLASCO)

AACR Highlight – Language as a predictor of HPV vaccinations

Congratulations to Bibiana Martinez, PhD candidate in Health Behavior Research in the Department of Population and Public Health Sciences at USC, for presenting her research at AACR on language as a predictor of HPV vaccinations decision making among Latino parents. Bibiana’s research focuses on cancer screening and prevention disparities, especially among Latino and immigrant communities….Continue Reading AACR Highlight – Language as a predictor of HPV vaccinations

15th AACR Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved

Several students and staff members from the Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) office at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center were present at the 15th American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved, in association with the AACR Minorities in Cancer Research…Continue Reading 15th AACR Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved

Congratulations to Dr. Ricky Bluthenthal for receiving numerous distinguished awards

The Center for Health Equity in the Americas team would like to congratulate Dr. Rickly N. Bluthenthal, Associate Dean for Social Justice, Vice Chair for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Professor in the Department of Population and Public Health, for receiving multiple distinguished awards just this year in 2022.  It is a privilege to have…Continue Reading Congratulations to Dr. Ricky Bluthenthal for receiving numerous distinguished awards