Newsletter: Volume 2, Number 6 | |
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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 and Community Events
- 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
As we enter the month of June, the SC CTSI Community Engagement team is presented with unique opportunities to foster stronger connections with community members and partners. Our team has planned an array of initiatives aimed at bringing people together and enhancing a sense of belonging within our community. We believe that the collective efforts of our Community Engagement team, along with your active participation, will make June a remarkable month. Together, we can foster a strong sense of unity, celebrate diversity, and create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and connected. Stay tuned for more updates and announcements in the coming weeks!
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This month we will not be conducting virtual workshops.
We will have in-person workshops on mental health, reproductive health, and autism spectrum disorder for residents of Nickerson Gardens in collaboration with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA). Please contact us if you would like us to organize in-person workshops in your community.
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ICLAC presents Summer 2023 Film Forum
Pandemic Perspectives "Combating Disinformation"
- Two film screenings: "Shot in the Arm" and "Vaccinate Watts."
- Q&A / Panel discussions to follow
- Refreshments provided
- Red carpet photos for in-person participants
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
9 AM - 12 PM
The California Endowment
1000 North Alameda St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Click here to register for online event
Click here to register for in-person event
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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, 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, Ph.D. 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. | |
The AVA Arts District is accepting applications for its affordable housing units. Learn more | |  |
Optical Glasses is offering free eye exams and free glasses for all children and youth. Sign up today by calling (213) 986-8873. | | | |
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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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Pesto Pasta with Chicken
This chicken pesto pasta is easy and delicious. Serve with crispy bread and salad for a quick dinner. Use as much or as little pesto sauce as you'd like. Using homemade pesto will make it taste even better, but it adds to prep time. Enjoy!
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Ingredients:
- 1 (16 ounces) package bow tie pasta
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
- ½ cup pesto sauce
- ⅓ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes drained and cut into strips
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How to prepare
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic until tender. Stir in chicken and season with red pepper flakes. Cook until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
- Combine pasta, chicken, pesto sauce, and sun-dried tomatoes in a large bowl; toss to coat evenly.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
328 Calories
10g Fat
43g Carbs
17g Protein
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“Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely.” - Roy T. Bennett
“It’s only after you’ve stepped outside your comfort zone that you begin to change, grow, and transform.” - Roy T. Bennett
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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 July 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. | | | | |
