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Dr. Kristen Hughes presented a Medical Grand Rounds presentation
September 22, 2023
Dr. Kristen Hughes (Cohort 4, Santa Barbara County) presented a Medical Grand Rounds presentation titled "Wireless Mobile Device Technology - How Current Use Practices Affected Pediatric Health and Well-being." She presents a case study of the impact of mobile devices on the mental and physical... -
Dr. Fadra Whyte appointed as Chief Dental Officer to Promote Oral Health
August 08, 2023
San Diego County has hired Dr. Fadra M. Whyte (Cohort 4, San Diego County) as its new chief dental officer to help develop policies and expand programs that promote oral health. -
Dr. Maxmillian Chambers featured at Imperial County's "Rethink Your Drink Day"
July 13, 2023
Dr. Maxmillian Chambers (Cohort 5, Imperial County) educated "Rethink Your Drink Day" attendees of the health risks associated with sugary drinks and promoted healthy drink options for adults and children. The Westmoland Union Elementary School District (WEUSD) in collaboration with the Imperial... -
Dr. Trinidad Solis received Physician of the Year award from the National Hispanic Medical Association
May 31, 2023
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Dr. Lena Al-Sarraf provides testimony for SB 348 (Skinner)
May 31, 2023
Dr. Al-Sarraf provided testimony at the Senate Education Committee in support of SB 348 (Skinner), which increases access to nutritious school meals. -
Champion Fellow Receives Prestigious Editor Nomination
March 27, 2023
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Dr. Timothy Wong Encourages Schools to Practice Healthy Dental Habits
By Dr. Timothy Wong on February 10, 2023
Dr. Wong recently, in partnership with the Chinese American Dental Society of Southern California, visited an elementary school to provide their annual gift smile kits. As part of the event, they had 5 volunteer doctors screen about 180 kids and distributed their dental hygiene kits. -
San Diego Fellows Tackle Sugar Drink Awareness
By Dr. Fadra Whyte & Dr. Melissa Campos on February 10, 2023
Dr. Fadra Whyte and Dr. Melissa Campos are collaborating to highlight awareness about sugary drinks that children often consume. Dr. Melissa Campos is working with her FQHC clinic to institute a sugar sweetened beverage intervention. She plans to share educational materials and water infused drink... -
Dr. Moazzum Bajwa, Valerie Comeaux, and Dr. Wagahta Semere Presented at the 2022 CalFresh Healthy Living Forum
October 25, 2022
Dr. Moazzum Bajwa (Cohort 3, Riverside) and Valerie Comeaux (Riverside LHD) presented their Food is Medicine project in Riverside County at the 2022 CalFresh Healthy Living Forum in Garden Grove, CA. The session, "Collaborating with Healthcare," focused on building healthcare partnerships to... -
Dr. Timothy Wong Interviewed by Vision Latina
September 19, 2022
Dr. Timothy Wong (Cohort 4, Los Angeles County) interviewed by Vision Latina LA. Dr. Wong spoke about oral health and promoted the latest early childhood treatments.