Newsletter: Volume 2, Number 3 | |
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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
- Upcoming Workshops
- Community Member Spotlight
- Health Research Studies
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- Resources
- Follow Us on Social Media
- 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
We kicked off February with our first Autism Awareness workshop which provided an overview of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), early diagnosis and intervention strategies, and information on how to care for an autistic person. We also held other educational workshops at schools in South Los Angeles and connected with community members at the Friday food distributions! We also held two listening sessions in partnership with Healthnet, aimed at providing helpful programming and resources for Black women during and after pregnancy. These opportunities continue to strengthen our relationship with the community and give us a better understanding of how we can support South LA. We are committed to learning and growing with the community, and look forward to the coming months as we have lots of exciting things in the works!
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This month we will not be having virtual workshops. We will conduct in-person workshops on mental health, reproductive health, and autism spectrum disorder for parents and guardians of students of Angeles Mesa Elementary School and 74th Street Elementary School. As always, we encourage you to reach out to us about health-related topics you are interested in learning more about! | |
Community Member Spotlight | |
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Tyrone Nance: Lead Community Outreach Specialist
Tyrone Nance is a community organizer with over a decade of experience working in the nonprofit sector advocating and integrating work for Skid Row Missions, mental health facilities, public schools, community resources, small businesses, and faith organizations. Tyrone received his master’s degree in Transformational Urban Leadership from Azusa Pacific University and his bachelor’s degree in public relations from Oral Roberts University. Tyrone has organized dozens of community-led events, projects, and people throughout the city of Los Angeles and has experience in international relief work in developing nations with an emphasis on justice, equality, and unity.
Tyrone’s research experience includes conducting community-based qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method research. The focus of his work has been based on health equity and community activation in South Los Angeles and East Los Angeles such as weekly food distributions, and health and resource events. Tyrone is a public speaker, locally and nationally, who has dedicated his life to connecting others through transformative community engagement.
Tyrone Nance was selected this year to be a 'Black Men in Excellence' honoree for the Los Angeles Chapter of Black Professionals Network. Each year, the organization makes a significant effort to identify prominent black professionals that depict the principles of professional excellence, a commitment to our community, and reflect the mission and purpose of the organization. This recognition is to honor the phenomenal work you do in your profession and for serving as a role model for the black professional community. Congratulations, Tyrone Nance!
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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 or 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
- 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, PhD. 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:
- Between 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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Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
When: Monday-Friday
Time: 9 AM- 4:00 PM
Address: 1734 East 41st Street Los Angeles, CA 90058
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Integrated Recovery Network
Need Help Getting a Job? Call Today to Schedule an appointment: (213) 977-9447
Location: 2010 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 1012 Los Angeles, CA 90057
Services Include:
- Resume building
- Mock interviews
- Free interview attire
- Job leads
- Job fairs
- Computer access
- Mental health services
- Case management
- Access to resources
- Client advocacy
- Re-entry services and more
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Utility Bill Assistant Program
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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Family Enrichment Program
The goal of the Family Enrichment Program is to advance the development and kindergarten readiness of children 0-3 years of age while developing parents’/caregivers’ education and abilities as their child’s first teacher by:
1) providing a high-quality parent/caregiver and child learning environment
2) improving the development of children
3) improving parenting skills, knowledge of child and brain development, and building social connections of parents/caregivers.
The program offers bi-weekly classes for parents and children to support and strengthen families.
The Family Enrichment Community Program (FECP) is a volunteer-led program whose purpose is to enrich parent and child interaction. Parents who have participated in the center-based family enrichment program are recruited to become Parent Facilitators. Parent Facilitators undergo a three-month core training covering: Child Development, CPR, Protective Factors, Leadership skills, and Lesson Planning. Additionally, Parent Facilitators also attend ongoing monthly workshops and support meetings. FECP Groups meet once a week for a duration of two hours. Each group is composed of children ages 0-5 years.
Learn more
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Follow Us on Social Media!
Want to stay updated on events, workshops, food distributions, listening sessions and more? Follow us on social media!
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The Healthy Food Corner
For more healthy recipes, click here.
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Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Protein-packed healthy macaroni and cheese! This recipe is packed with protein, broccoli, and spinach. Perfect as a full meal and a sneaky way to get your kids to eat more veggies.
Ingredients:
- add 1 Box (8 oz Barilla Chickpea Rotini)
- 4 cups of broccoli Florets
- 1 tablespoon of organic Butter
- 1 cup of milk (you can use unsweetened almond milk)
- 1 Laughing Cow spreadable cheese wedge
- 1 ½ cups 6 oz reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese (more, if needed)
- 1 handful of baby Spinach (chopped)
- add sea salt and pepper, to taste
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Boil pasta & broccoli: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add chickpea rotini pasta, return to a boil, and cook for a total of 8 minutes, adding in the broccoli florets at the four-minute mark. Drain pasta and broccoli.
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Add remaining ingredients: In the same large pot over low/medium heat add butter, milk, salt and pepper. Once the butter has melted add in drained pasta and broccoli, spreadable cheese wedge and shredded cheese. Let cheese melt a little, about 30 seconds. Use a spoon to stir everything together until the pasta is well coated with cheese, adding more cheese if needed. Add in chopped baby spinach and toss until wilted.
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Serve: Serve immediately with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
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Broccoli
9 Health Benefits of Broccoli, according to a nutritionist
1. Broccoli has a bounty of nutrients
2. Broccoli is high in fiber
3. It may help prevent cancer
4. It's linked to brain health
5. It fights inflammation
6. It's a natural detox
7. Broccoli has antioxidant protection
8. Broccoli offers heart protection
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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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“Helping others, encouraging others, are often acts of kindness that have more meaning than you may realize.” - Catherine Pulsifer
“Luck is just being prepared at all times, so when the door opens, you’re ready.” - Airmiess Asghedom
“Let go of the things that make you feel dead! Life is worth living!” - Rihanna
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Suggestions, ideas, corrections? Have something to include in the March. 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. | | | | |
