Newsletter: Volume 1, Number 4 | |
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Tyrone Nance, MA
Lead Community Outreach Specialist
213.910.0243
Tyrone.Nance@med.usc.edu
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Natayla Seals
Community Health Research Ambassador
323.447.7905
Natayla.Seals@med.usc
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Esther Karpilow
Community Health Research Ambassador
Esther.Karpilow@med.usc.edu
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
We want to hear from you!
As we move into the Fall season, we want to hear from you. Last month we conducted several listening sessions with the South LA community leaders and residents regarding concerns, needs, and ways our CTSI Community Engagement can learn from those directly in the community. The findings from the South LA listening sessions will shape our team’s future workshops, town halls, and outreaches.
This month our team is excited to present a few educational workshops and town halls for the South LA community to engage in and share with those that are interested in participating.
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TOWN HALLS AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS | |
COMMUNITY MEMBER SPOTLIGHT | |
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South LA resident and Author: Steve Robinson
“On Tuesday, September 27, 2022, I took part in an amazing group discussion about the great community I grew up in and live in. South LA is a place where there’s so much rich history, and so much love that I don’t believe can be duplicated anywhere else. But like most communities, we need structure and help to make the true difference I know we can make. We have the starting point we need, now we just need to follow through and a true change so our future leaders can have direction and guidance.”
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR LATINO HEALTH | |
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Adriana Argaiz, MS
Associate Director
So Cal Center for Latino Health
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Obesity, type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases, such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and dyslipidemia, continue to increase at an alarming rate in the United States, disproportionately affecting the Latino community.
Health disparities begin early in life, even before birth, and are caused by multiple factors that impact us individually, socially, and environmentally.
The Latino Health Center of Southern California was created in 2022 with the goal of supporting research that seeks to understand how these factors interact with each other and contribute to chronic health disparities in Latinos throughout their lives.
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With this knowledge, we will seek to develop interventions that provide tools for Latino families to prevent these diseases or manage them in the best possible way.
Want to know more about the Latino Health Center of Southern California?
Contact Adriana Argaiz, at Adriana.Argaiz@med.usc.edu
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A team of researchers at Children's Hospital Los Angeles is conducting a study to better understand the long-term effects of COVID-19 in people under the age of 25 who are suspected of having COVID-19 or who have been diagnosed with COVID-19.
They want to understand...
- How COVID affects a child's body.
- How many children feel sick for a long time after getting COVID?
- Why do some children feel sick for so long?
Participants will be compensated for their time and participation in the study.
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To obtain more information, please contact:
Natayla Seals
natayla.seals@med.usc.edu
(323) 447-7905
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What?
HYM stands for Healthy Young Men and is a five-year health research project.
Why?
The focus is to improve the health and wellness of young men who
have sex with men (MSM) of color.
Who?
HYM is for Black, Latinx, or mixed-race individuals ages 20-26 who identify
as MSM, gay or bisexual and live in the Greater Los Angeles area.
Participants receive $55-$110 per study visit.
Participation in this research is voluntary.
Interested?
Call us at
323-356-9224 or email us at
HYM@chla.usc.edu
Principal Investigator
Michele D. Kipke, PhD
HYM is funded by
the National Institutes of Health.
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What?
TRUTH stands for Trans and Gender-Nonconforming
Youth of Color Study
TRUTH is a five-year-long health research project.
Why?
The focus is to improve the health and wellness of transgender,
gender-nonconforming and non-binary young adults of color.
Who?
TRUTH is for Black, Latinx or mixed-race individuals ages 20-26
who identify as transgender, gender-nonconforming or non-binary who live in
the Greater Los Angeles area.
Participants receive $55-$110 per study visit.
Participation in research is voluntary.
Interested?
Contact us at
TRUTH@chla.usc.edu
or 323-356-9224.
Principal Investigator
Michele D. Kipke, PhD
TRUTH is funded by
the National Institutes
of Health.
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Community Support Drive
Free Event! Walk-up Event
Come and receive FREE essential items like food and cleaning supplies! Items will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.
When: Saturday, October 15, 2022
Time: 9 am-12pm
Where: 1009 N Market, Inglewood, CA 90302
For more information, please call (424)209-8843
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Community Wellness Fair
Access to wellness resources
Food distribution
Entertainment
Health Screening
Covid-19 vaccination
When: Saturday, October 15, 2022
Time:11am-3pm
Where: 4429 Fountain Ave Los Angeles, Ca 90029
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West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation Presents
Mariposa Lily Affordable apartment community for families
Applications: Will be available on October 14, 2022
Applications will be accepted online and in person from October 14, 2022, 9 am through November 14, 2022, 11:59 pm.
Additional Information
Address:1055 S. Mariposa Ave, Los Angeles Ca, 90006
For more questions call: (714)221-5696 or email MariposaLily@barkermgt.com
Online Applications please visit: www.whchc.org/find-housing
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Giving Youth Opportunities
After-School Halloween Event
Free Party! Free Candy!
When: October 31, 2022
Time: 3:00pm-7:00pm
Where: Circle Park
8300 S 5th Ave, Inglewood, CA 90305
Food Activities Costume Contest Grab-Bags Face Painting
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The Healthy Food Corner
For more ways to cook healthier please Click Here
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Kale, or leaf cabbage, belongs to a group of cabbage cultivars grown for their edible leaves, although some are used as ornamentals. Kale plants have green or purple leaves, and the central leaves do not form a head. Kales are considered to be closer to wild cabbage than most of the many domesticated forms of Brassica | |  |
Easy Garlic Kale
Ingredients
- 1 bunch of kale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Directions
- Soak kale leaves in a large bowl of water until dirt and sand begin to fall to the bottom, about 2 minutes. Lift kale from the bowl without drying the leaves and immediately remove and discard stems. Chop the kale leaves into 1-inch pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until sizzling, about 1 minute. Add kale to the skillet and place a cover over the top.
- Cook, stirring occasionally with tongs, until kale is bright green and slightly tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
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VaccinateLA is a joint effort between University of Southern California (USC), multiple hospitals, and the community. This campaign works to make access to COVID vaccines fast and easy for every Angeleno. We provide you and your family with resources, such as interviews with experts, to help you make the best choice for your health.
Visit our website at vaccinatela.info for more information.
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“Whenever I am in a difficult situation where there seems to be no way out, I think about all the times I have been in such situations and say to myself, "I did it before, so I can do it again.”
Idowu Koyenikan,
“Get Up, Get Out, and Go Get it Done.”
Jeanette Coron
"Fitness is not about being better than someone else, it’s about being better than you used to be. Change your body by changing your thoughts. Never say the sky’s the limit when there are footprints on the moon. Fall in love with taking care of your body. A 1-hour workout is 4% of your day." #noexcuses.
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