Newsletter: Volume 1, Number 6 | |
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Community Engagement at
Southern California Clinical and Translational Science Institute (SC CTSI)
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Mission: The Southern California Clinical and Translational Science Institute (SC CTSI) Community Engagement core group aims to serve as a bridge between research and the community, ensuring collaborative solutions to Los Angeles' most pressing health challenges.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- A Message to Our Community Members
- End-of-Year Stats
- What to Expect in the New Year
- End-of-Year Survey
- Community Member Spotlight
- A Message from the Southern California Center for Latino Health Studies
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- Health Research Studies
- Resources
- The Healthy Food Corner
- VaccinateLA Campaign
- Inspirational Quotes
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South Los Angeles Community Engagement Team Members: | |
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A Message to our Community Members
Over the last few months, our SC CTSI Community Engagement team has grown significantly. Our new team members are passionate individuals devoted to serving South Los Angeles by bridging the gap between the community and academia.
We want to thank each of you for joining our workshops, listening sessions, and community outreach events this year. We are excited to share more updates with you in 2023.
Happy Holidays!
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South L.A. 2022: End-of-Year Stats (July - December)
- The South L.A. team hired two new team members: Tyrone Nance and Esther Karpilow
- We participated in a total of 14 events in the last six months
- We connected with more than 5,800 community members
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What to Expect in the New Year | |
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Upcoming Workshops in January:
- Mental Health
- Nutrition
- Autism
- Health Literacy
- Black Maternal Health
We'd like to hear from you! Please complete our end-of-the-year survey here and share your feedback on how we can better serve the needs of the community.
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Community Member Spotlight | |
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South Los Angeles Leader: Britney Chine
Britney Chine, Program Manager for the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) manages the HUD Jobs Plus Initiative and has managed community involvement in Watts, specifically Nickerson Gardens, the largest HACLA public housing development.
She launched the National Demonstration Grant Community Health Worker Program where she partnered alongside the SC CTSI Community Engagement team to conduct workshops and listening sessions for residents of Nickerson Gardens. She also assists residents with professional development to help them get trained and land a job in the workforce.
Britney maintains a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication from Bethune Cookman University and a master's in organizational management. Throughout her professional career, she has been committed to low-income communities, providing them with educational and health resources.
On November 4, 2022, she participated in the USC South L.A. Pharmacy Listening Session, where she provided her insight and offered suggestions on how the new pharmacy, opening in 2023, can best serve the community. She looks forward to the continued partnership with the Community Engagement team on future projects and hopes to increase community outreach.
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A Message from the Southern California Center for Latino Health | |
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The Southern California Center for Latino Health wants to wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy holiday season!
Here are five easy tips for healthy holiday eating:
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Be mindful: During the holiday season, there is always food on the table. Pay attention to your hunger cues and try to eat only when you are hungry. When eating, do it slowly and savor every bite.
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Be strategic: Make sure you load your plate with veggies and fiber-rich foods. If possible, use a smaller plate. If you are cooking, look at ways to modify holiday recipes by including healthy substitutions. For instance, use olive oil instead of lard, choose white meat without the skin, use fruit purees instead of sugar, etc. Remember to also watch your consumption of beverages. Sodas and alcoholic drinks tend to be loaded with sugar, so consume them in moderation.
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Do not skip meals: Eating regularly can help curb cravings and overeating. Incorporate healthy snacks if needed.
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Stay active: Exercise and physical activity can help manage stress, and overcome cravings and overeating during the holiday season. Stick to your fitness routine or try to incorporate at least 30 minutes of exercise every day.
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Enjoy sweets in moderation: Have fun and enjoy all the treats that come with the season but remember, moderation is key.
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Want to learn more about the Southern California Center for Latino Health? Contact Adriana Argaiz, Associate Director, at Adriana.Argaiz@med.usc.edu.
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RECOVER
A team of researchers at Children's Hospital Los Angeles are conducting a study to understand the long-term effects of COVID-19 in people under 25 years of age 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 continue to feel sick after getting COVID-19
- Understand why some children feel sick for so long
Participants will be compensated for their time and participation in the study.
To obtain more information, please get in touch with Natayla Seals at natayla.seals@med.usc.edu or call (323) 447-7905.
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HYM
Healthy Young Men (HYM) is a five-year health research project focused on improving the health and wellness of young men who have sex with men (MSM) of color.
HYM is for Black, Latinx or mixed-race individuals between the ages of 20 to 26 who identify as MSM, gay or bisexual, and live in the greater Los Angeles area.
Participation in this research project is voluntary. Participants receive $55 to $110 per visit.
Interested? Call 323-356-9224 or email HYM@chla.usc.edu.
The principal investigator for this project is Michele D. Kipke, Ph.D. HYM is funded by the National Institutes of Health.
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TRUTH
Trans and Gender-Nonconforming Youth of Color (TRUTH) is a five-year health research project focused on improving the health and wellness of transgender, gender-nonconforming, and non-binary young adults of color.
TRUTH is for Black, Latinx, or mixed-race individuals between the ages of 20 to 26 who identify as transgender, gender nonconforming or non-binary who live in the greater Los Angeles area.
Participation in this research project is voluntary. Participants receive $55 to $110 per visit.
Interested? Call 323-356-9224 or email TRUTH@chla.usc.edu.
The principal investigator for this project is Michele D. Kipke, PhD. TRUTH is funded by the National Institutes of Health.
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Prep Research Opportunity
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PrEPresent is an app focused on sexual health that may help people learn more about, get on, and stay on PrEP. The app includes resources, a forum, quizzes, goal-setting activities, and a live PrEP Health Advocate who is available to chat or video call to answer any questions you may have.
You may be eligible if you are:
- 16-26 years old
- HIV negative
- Identify as trans, non-binary, or are a queer cis man
- Interested but not actively taking PrEP
You can receive up to $280 for participating.
Learn more here.
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THe Research In Virtual Environments Study (THRIVE) is looking for teenagers to participate in a research study where they will explore a virtual city!
Along with parental consent, you may be eligible if you are:
- 14-17 years old
- Fluent in English
- Can control a joystick
- Have at least 1cm of hair
- Not pregnant
- Good physical and mental health (i.e., no history of high blood pressure or cardiovascular disease)
The goal is to examine how adolescents' minds and bodies respond to different city environments to better understand how neighborhoods affect health.
Eligible participants will be compensated for their time.
For more information, please call (213) 821-9501 or email natayla.seals@med.usc.edu.
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The Children's Bureau: Winter Wonderland
When: Thursday, December 15
Time: 4 PM- 8:00 PM. Limited supply. Must RSVP
Address: 1515 103rd st LosAngeles, CA 90002
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Holiday Drive-Thru Grocery and Toy Giveaway
When: Saturday, December 17
Time: 10 AM - 3:30 PM
Where: 3750 W 6th St Los Angeles, CA, 90020
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West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation: Mariposa Lily
Affordable community apartments for families
Applications will be accepted online and in person now through December 14, 2022.
Additional Information:
Address:1055 S. Mariposa Ave, Los Angeles CA, 90006
For more questions call: (714)221-5696 or email MariposaLily@barkermgt.com
For online applications, please visit: whchc.org/find-housing
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Utility Bill Assistant Programs
Redeemer Community Partnership can provide our South L.A. community members with info on programs that they may be eligible for.
Please Contact Martha or Wendy
(323) 989-3223 or email Martha@redeemercp.org or Wendy@redeemercp.org
Hours: Monday- Friday 9 AM - 5 PM, Saturday 9 AM - 12 PM
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The Healthy Food Corner
For more healthy recipes, click here.
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Green beans are young, unripe fruits of various cultivars of the common bean, although immature or young pods of the runner bean, yard long bean, and hyacinth bean are used in a similar way. Green beans are known by many common names, including French beans, string beans, and snap beans or simply "snaps." In the Philippines, they are also known as "Baguio beans" or "habichuelas" to distinguish them from yard long beans. | |  |
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Green Bean Casserole, the side dish everyone is expecting to have over the holidays, yet you can make it anytime. Created by Campbell Test Kitchen Manager, Dorcas Reilly, in 1955, its creamy, smooth sauce and unmatchable flavor combined with its simplicity makes this casserole so appealing. With just five ingredients and 10 minutes to put together, this side dish has been a favorite for over 60 years.
Ingredients
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1 can (10 1/2 ounces) Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup or 98% Fat-Free Cream of Mushroom Soup or Condensed Unsalted Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 4 cups cooked cut green beans
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1 1/3 cups French's French-Fried Onions
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VaccinateLA is a joint effort between the 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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“Christmas is like candy; it slowly melts in your mouth sweetening every taste bud, making you wish it could last forever.”
Richelle E. Goodrich
“Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality.” – Washington Irving
“One can never have enough socks," said Dumbledore. "Another Christmas has come and gone and I didn't get a single pair. People will insist on giving me books.”
J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter, and the Sorcerer's Stone
“Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas.”
Peg Bracken
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Would you like to subscribe to our Spanish Community Newsletter?
Contact Mayra Rubio at mayrarub@med.usc.edu.
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Suggestions, ideas, corrections? Have something to include in the Jan. 2023 edition of this newsletter? Please email Natayla Seals at natayla.seals@med.usc.edu. | |
To learn more about Southern California Clinical and Translational Science, visit our website at sc-ctsi.org. | | | | |
