Newsletter: Volume 2, Number 5 | |
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Community Engagement at the
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 Testimonial: Shatock'a Bolden
- Health Research Studies
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- Resources
- Follow Us on Social Media
- The Healthy Food Corner
- Inspirational Quotes
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South Los Angeles Community Engagement Team Members: | |
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A Message to Our Community Members
Trip to Washington, D.C.
The SC CTSI Community Engagement team recently attended the Association for Clinical and Translational Science's annual meeting in Washington, D.C., along with colleagues from the Southern California Clinical and Translational Science Institute.
At the conference, our team presented a poster titled "Listening to and Learning from the Community: A Model for Community Engagement and Building Trust." The poster highlighted the importance of academic-community partnerships in promoting health equity, especially in under-resourced and diverse communities.
Moreover, we had the privilege of attending the grand opening of the USC Capital Campus in Washington, DC. The event was a huge success with attendees from all over the world. We are excited to witness the impact this new hub for innovation and research expansion will have on the East Coast. We are proud of our team's achievements and look forward to continuing our mission of promoting health equity through community engagement and academic partnerships.
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This month we will not be having virtual workshops. We will conduct in-person workshops on mental health, reproductive health, autism spectrum disorder, and alcohol abuse for parents and guardians of students at 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! | |
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Other Events
Chase Bank - Crenshaw Community Center: Mind and Money Workshop
Learn ways to increase your credit score while keeping good peace of mind! This is a two-part workshop covering credit and mental health!
When: Friday, May 26, 2023
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM PST
Location: Chase - Crenshaw Community Center
4401 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
Space is limited, please RSVP by May 25
Click Here to Register
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Community Member Testimonial | |
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Shatock'a Bolden
Hello, my name is Shatock'a Bolden. I have been attending SC CTSI's workshops since the COVID-19 pandemic. A coordinator from SC CTSI reached out to our parent center inviting us to join their COVID-19 workshop. The workshop felt like a safe space to share and was also very welcoming. I was able to learn and voice my concerns about COVID-19. The team put a lot of us at ease by giving us the necessary information to navigate through the pandemic. I also informed my LAUSD coworkers about Community Engagement's workshops. Together we attended Research 101, Mental Health Workshop, and the Autism Awareness Workshop. These workshops are great for the community and have valuable information.
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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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Findhelp.org is a great resource that helps you search and connect to find support. Financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost resources. | |
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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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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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Black Bean Corn Chicken Chili
Toasting chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder intensifies their flavor, making this chili a rich, hearty meal in a bowl.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1-pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
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4 teaspoons McCormick® Chili Powder
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2 teaspoons McCormick® Ground Cumin
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1 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1 can (15 ounces) of black beans, drained and rinsed.
- 1 can (15 ounces) of great Northern beans, undrained
- 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained.
- 1 can (8 3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
How to prepare
- Heat oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken, bell pepper, and onion; cook and stir for 7 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Heat a small nonstick skillet on medium heat for 2 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, and garlic; toast for 30 seconds or until aromatic, stirring constantly. Add to chicken mixture.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer for 20 minutes.
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Fun Facts
- Black beans are an excellent low-calorie and low-fat source of energy and fiber.
- One half-cup serving of black beans gives you 8 grams of protein. Aside from meat products, dry beans are the highest source of protein available.
- Dry beans have more fiber than any other unprocessed food at 15 grams per cup.
- One cup of cooked black beans contains less than 1 gram of fat and only 227 calories.
- Black beans are also a great source of folic acid, magnesium, potassium, and iron.
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“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.”
Albert Einstein
"What you do today can improve all your tomorrows."
Ralph Marston
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Would you like to subscribe to our community newsletter in Spanish?
Contact Mayra Rubio at mayrarub@med.usc.edu.
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Suggestions, ideas, corrections? Have something to include in the June 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. | | | | |
