Category: Announcements

JEP Award for Community-Engaged Teaching and Research: Dr. Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati

Congratulations to Dr. Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati for receiving the JEP Award for Community-Engaged Teaching and Research during the 2022 JEP Community Service Awards You can watch the recording of the ceremony here or on JEP’s page here:  https://dornsife.usc.edu/joint-educational-project/award-winners-2022/ JEP Award for Community-Engaged Teaching and Research: Dr. Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati The JEP Award for Community-Engaged Teaching and Research…Continue Reading JEP Award for Community-Engaged Teaching and Research: Dr. Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati

AACR Annual Meeting 2022

  AACR Annual Meeting 2022 Educational Session – Outreach and Education in COVID-19 Times: Opportunities and Lessons Learned Chair of Session: Dr. Laura Fejerman from UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, San Francisco, CA Panelists: Dr. Amelie Ramirez from UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, TX, and Dr. Carolina Aristizabal from USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer…Continue Reading AACR Annual Meeting 2022

Cenhealth scholar Carol Ochoa presents at the “Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos” Conference in San Antonio, Texas

CenHealth scholar, Carol Ochoa presented at the “Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos” Conference in San Antonio, Texas in February 2022.  Carol is pictured here with Dr. Michelle Shin….Continue Reading Cenhealth scholar Carol Ochoa presents at the “Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos” Conference in San Antonio, Texas

Health disparities and inequities impact Black and Latino Americans with autoimmune diseases, says new USC study

October 4, 2021 A review by Keck School researchers shows that gaps in income, education and access to care contribute to poorer outcomes for people of color with multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases. By Jeremy Deutchman To read the article on Keck School News, click here: https://keck.usc.edu/health-disparities-and-inequities-impact-black-and-latino-americans-with-autoimmune-diseases-says-new-usc-study/…Continue Reading Health disparities and inequities impact Black and Latino Americans with autoimmune diseases, says new USC study

Accomplishments of the Community Scholars Collaborative on Health Equity Solutions (CHES)

Here is a video that shares the work and accomplishments of the Community Scholars Collaborative on Health Equity Solutions (CHES) during its first three years with a focus on health equity in vulnerable communities. This video highlights the work on immigration, on indigenous populations, and communities around the east area of Los Angeles, bringing scientists,…Continue Reading Accomplishments of the Community Scholars Collaborative on Health Equity Solutions (CHES)

Help for COVID-affected families in India

*Please read this important message on how you can help COVID-affected families in India* Subject: Help for COVID-affected families in India Dear MPH Family, COVID-affected families in India are in dire need of food assistance. The Institute for Indian Mother and Child (IIMC), could use the support of our MPH Program by sponsoring a family…Continue Reading Help for COVID-affected families in India

Advancing Health Equity in an Environment of Hate Violence and COVID’s Web of Impact

Community Scholars Collaborative for Health Equity Solutions (CHES) is sponsoring “Advancing Health Equity in an Environment of Hate Violence and COVID’s Web of Impact” with speaker Rod Lew, MPH on April 27, 2021. Rod Lew is the Founder and Executive Director of Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment, Advocacy and Leadership (APPEAL), a national non-profit organization…Continue Reading Advancing Health Equity in an Environment of Hate Violence and COVID’s Web of Impact